Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
We are looking for a Whole Life Carbon & Sustainability Engineer to support the delivery of sustainable building solutions, supporting the UK Properties & Buildings business delivering sustainability and Net Zero strategieswith a focus on , Whole Life Carbon Assessment and Circular Economy advice.
Accountabilities
- Interpret and apply current and emerging UK and EU sustainability policy, legislation and guidance (e.g. local planning policies in the UK, Net Zero Carbon policies, Energy Performance of Buildings Directive in the EU).
- Develop and deliver low carbon strategies aligned with project goals and client expectations.
- Quantify the whole life carbon emissions of a wide range of building projects.
- Ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness of sustainability deliverables.
- Commitment to our culture of continuous improvement.
- Stay current with industry trends, software developments, and best practices in whole life carbon and circular economy.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients and design teams to produce accurate reports and identify opportunities to reduce both embodied and operational carbon emissions.
- Conduct whole life carbon assessments including:
- Compliance with RICS Professional Standard “Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment” (2023)
- Building services embodied carbon assessments following the TM65 calculation methodology
- Façade assessments following the CWCT calculation methodology
- Compliance with upcoming UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard requirements
- Alignment with specific client requirements for reporting of whole life carbon emissions
- Quantification of appropriate low carbon approaches considering both alternative design options and alternative material specifications in-line with current industry guidance and market trends
- Conduct whole life carbon and circular economy workshops with project stakeholders to communicate requirements, design solutions and results to a high standard
- Contribute to reports required for planning from a whole life carbon and circular economy perspective to support planning submissions (e.g. Energy & Sustainability Statements and Environmental Impact Assessments)
- Contribute to BREEAM, LEED, and other sustainability certifications, e.g., through Mat01 assessments and associated reporting requirements
Key Competencies And Experience
- A technical understanding of Whole Life Carbon assessment standards, methodologies and guidance RICS Professional Standard “Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment” (2023), .TM65, CWCT etc).
- Shows a commitment and drive for low-carbon design; with a background in lifecycle assessment
- Experience undertaking Whole Life Carbon assessments with minimal design information and assessing the suitability of the design information provided.
- Skilled in assessing the feasibility and quantifying the impacts of low embodied carbon design solutions.
- Analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
- Experienced in report writing, presentation, and time management skills.
- Experience working with a range of carbon data sources (Environmental Product Declarations, TM65 forms, Product Environmental Profile).
- Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
Qualifications
- Degree in an Architectural, Engineering or Environmental subject
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
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About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
