Carbon Consultant

Job Description

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2022 and beyond…

About The Opportunity

We are looking for candidates from an environmental background with a passion and experience in carbon quantification and management. Joining the team at this critical time for climate action presents a great opportunity to influence the national agenda, shape best practice decarbonisation approaches and play a meaningful role on the pathway to Net Zero.

To find out more about our Sustainability Advisory business by clicking on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Sustainability Advisory | WSP

Responsibilities

• Conducting technical assessments on infrastructure projects such as whole life carbon assessments and EIAs;
• Supporting stakeholder engagement workshops internally and externally, actively contributing low impact ideas and solutions;
• Supporting clients (local, regional, national and international) on how to decarbonise in line with carbon budgets and Net Zero;
• Understanding and communicating carbon policies to clients, in support of them developing their own carbon strategies and reduction plans;
• Working on a range of sectors and supporting wider projects (e.g. corporate carbon footprint (scope 1, 2 and 3), ESG strategies, net zero road maps);
• Innovating, championing best practice and further developing WSP’s decarbonisation services, tools and methodologies; and
• Contributing to large and complex proposals.
  
  

YOUR TEAM

You’ll be part of a dynamic and growing team that:

• Produces high quality reports and assessments which support the development of EIAs and whole life cycle assessments;
• Prepares the groundwork for organisations to be able to pursue meaningful and purpose-led strategies, including setting targets (e.g. science-based, and net zero road maps and strategies);
• Liaises with multiple technical teams, including design teams, engineers and ecologists; and
• Has great opportunities for learning, development and progression.
  
  

Qualifications

• Have demonstrable experience in a professional business environment, for instance in consultancy or another relevant organisation;
• Have a background in EIAs/carbon/net zero projects for a variety of client types;
• Enjoy interacting with clients at senior manager and executive levels;
• Have experience of conducting technical assessments in the carbon areas described above;
• Possess knowledge of UK and international legislation, policy and guidance across the infrastructure sector and carbon;
• Hold relevant degree (preferably at Masters’ level);
• Are competent in conducting numerical analyses in Excel, using carbon software and digital platforms, apps and the production of concise, impactful written/presentation outputs to communicate to clients;
• Knowledge of GHG accounting principles; and
• Work well with a wide range of people on a global basis.
  
  

About Us

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

What’s In It For You

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

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.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

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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.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.