Job Title: Downstream Market and Strategist Analyst
Location: London
Employment Type: Permanent

A major international energy operator is seeking a Downstream Market and Strategist Analyst to join its capital planning and strategy team. This high-impact role will support the evaluation and development of large-scale refining and petrochemical projects, including long-term investment strategies, business case analysis, and early-stage planning for new facilities.

The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of engineering, economics, and business planning—working across multi-disciplinary teams and engaging senior stakeholders in strategic decision-making.

Overview

This role sits within the downstream capital planning group, which leads the early-stage development of strategic capital projects, portfolio optimisation, technical due diligence, and long-term facility master planning. The group's remit spans the full investment lifecycle—from opportunity framing and feasibility studies through to front-end design scope development and capital expenditure proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct feasibility studies and develop strategic business cases for refining and petrochemical facilities

Lead integrated, cross-functional project teams to define and scope major capital projects

Prepare expenditure request documentation and present to corporate leadership

Engage with internal stakeholders including operations, engineering, business development, and project management

Perform technical and economic evaluations of existing assets and new investment opportunities

Provide critical input on process simulations and economics, including linear programming (LP) modelling

Review third-party evaluations and ensure technical accuracy and strategic alignment

Deliver high-quality presentations to senior management on investment proposals

Act as a consultant and advisor to the wider planning and strategy teams

Mentor junior planners and support capability development within the function

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced education or qualifications in Economics are highly preferred

At least 12 years of experience in capital project planning, including:

Economic evaluation and feasibility studies

Engineering study execution and budget preparation

Refining or petrochemical operations analysis, with specific expertise in LP modelling

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience making technical presentations to senior leadership

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded engineer or economist with deep downstream sector experience to contribute to high-level investment planning and long-term strategic development within a global energy organisation