Principal Sustainability and Carbon Consultant
Join AtkinsRéalis as a Principal Sustainability and Carbon Consultant in Manchester. We’re looking for a passionate, experienced leader to embed sustainability into large‑scale infrastructure and corporate strategies.
Overview
Delve into our Sustainability and Carbon Team, partner with clients worldwide, and drive decarbonisation and net‑zero initiatives across high profile projects. Work across aviation, cities, energy, and transportation, shaping the transition to a zero‑carbon future.
Your Role
* Support the Manchester Sustainability and Carbon Team and foster growth.
* Drive carbon, sustainability and net‑zero initiatives across high‑profile infrastructure projects.
* Create innovative strategies, designs and management plans that deliver real‑world impact.
* Represent AtkinsRéalis at external forums, enhancing our reputation.
* Lead and contribute to bid proposals, crafting compelling submissions that win work.
About You
* A degree in an environmental or engineering‑related discipline and chartership with a recognised professional body.
* Demonstrated expertise in carbon accounting, net‑zero roadmaps, sustainability assessments, whole life carbon management, strategy development and sustainability reporting.
* Proven experience in infrastructure sustainability – not just building sustainability.
* Strong communication and report‑writing skills with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
* Solid understanding of UK sustainability and carbon standards and guidance for both infrastructure projects and public and private sector corporate reporting.
* A proactive leadership style with a genuine interest in mentoring and supporting others.
Reward & Benefits
Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Security Clearance
This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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