"To be admired for its people, partnerships and performance" is the ambition of energy consultancy Consultiv Utilities.

Founded in 2017, it has an impressive portfolio of corporate and SME clients offering gas, electric and water services, waste management, merchant services and communications.

The South Tyneside-based business began its journey with a vision to "disrupt the traditional utility management model" – something that's evident internally too.

Its staff are innovatively rewarded for "over achievement and over delivery", whether that's additional days off or potentially even the whole of December.

Employees also have the incentive of uncapped commission schemes, which provide "infinite earning potential," and bonus schemes include monthly and yearly incentives based on personal, team and company-wide targets. In addition, the company’s salary matrix scheme allows staff to receive two pay awards each year, linking pay progression to skill development and work quality.

And Consultiv Utilities aims to reduce its staff's day-to-day health and money concerns with a comprehensive health benefits programme and a recent across-the-board salary increase to offset the energy price hikes.

The Consultancy prides itself on listening to its employees. Following its most recent staff survey, it looks to boost engagement through regular, virtual team-building activities and a quarterly newsletter with company updates and staff achievements.

And Consultiv Utilities nurtures its leadership and management talent through its bespoke Leadership Excellence and Development Program (L.E.A.D) and Leadership Empowerment and Advancement Program (L.E.A.P).