Principal/ Associate Sustainability and Carbon Consultant - Infrastructure
London or Bristol, UK
Permanent - Hybrid working
Up to £80k (dependant on experience)
One of the world's largest design, engineering, and project management consultancies is looking for a highly capable Sustainability and Carbon specialist with extensive experience in embedding sustainability into large scale infrastructure projects and corporate strategies.
They are a global leader in sustainable solutions, with over 30,000 employees worldwide, and are known for delivering innovative, safe, and high-quality projects across a range of sectors. Their mission is to improve the lives of people and the communities in which they live by creating sustainable solutions that work for the long term.
Their Sustainability and Carbon team advises clients on how they can decarbonise their activities alongside increasing performance across other areas of sustainability. Some of their work includes industry-leading Decarbonisation / Net Zero Roadmaps, Whole Life Carbon Assessments, Sustainability Assessments, TCFD and Carbon Accountancy amongst many others - all while leveraging the latest digital tools. Due to the overarching nature of sustainability and the need for far reaching action, their team works across all sectors large scale energy projects, water, rail, highways, airports and local and central government.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other teams across the business, at the strategic level as well as through the lifecycle of major infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-established candidate looking to further develop their career within this rapidly growing space. The candidate will create positive sustainable change for high profile clients throughout the UK where capability, an eagerness to learn and support the development of others will be both recognised and rewarded!
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading on carbon, sustainability, and net zero for their existing portfolio of major infrastructure projects and strategic clients.
- Leading the development of innovative carbon and sustainability strategies, designs, solutions and management plans.
- Project manage and coordinate sustainability inputs on major infrastructure projects.
- When required, represent the company at external networks and continue to build their personal, team and company reputation.
- Lead and support bid proposals, helping to author their submissions and ensuring win themes are retained throughout.
Requirements:
- The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in an environmental / engineering related discipline and will be chartered with a recognised relevant professional body.
- Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in sustainability and carbon management, ideally within the infrastructure sector.
- Prior experience and up to date knowledge in some of the following is required: carbon accounting, decarbonisation/net zero roadmaps, sustainability assessments, whole life carbon, sustainability reporting, sustainability strategy, supply chain engagement.
- Have strong report writing, communication and presentation skills which can be tailored to a range of audiences, seniorities and technical competencies.
- Understand UK sustainability and carbon guidance and standards used within infrastructure and in corporate reporting, across both the public and private sector.
- A passion for sustainability!
Rewards and Benefits:
- Competitive salary of up to £80k (dependant on experience)
- Flexible/ hybrid working
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Buy & sell holiday days
- Training and development opportunities
- Support in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, large-scale infrastructure projects with significant impact on sustainability.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes work-life balance.
If you are passionate about sustainability and want to make a tangible impact on the future of infrastructure, then please do get in touch!
Please either apply below or get in touch with Zoe Elliott at - Z.Elliott@EdenBrown.com
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.