Job Description – Senior Consultant: Decarbonisation
Job Title: Senior Consultant – Decarbonisation
Location: London, UK (Hybrid – minimum 3 days in the office per week)
Benefits: Growth opportunities bi-annually, Private medical insurance, pension scheme, life assurance
About the role:
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Consultant in Decarbonisation to lead sustainability and energy reduction projects across the built environment, supply chains, and transportation networks.
This role suits someone with a strong background in energy management, carbon assessment, and sustainability consultancy, who can work confidently with major organisations to develop and implement net-zero strategies. You will bring technical expertise and project leadership, guiding clients on their decarbonisation journey across various sectors.
You will join a collaborative, high-performing team where your insights will influence sustainability outcomes for major UK and EU clients.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Lead and deliver client projects focused on energy reduction, carbon footprinting, and decarbonisation strategies (Scopes 1–3).
2. Conduct carbon and energy assessments of buildings, transport operations, and supply chains using leading methodologies and tools.
3. Develop Carbon Reduction Plans (CRPs) and contribute to ESG and sustainability reporting, ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations.
4. Advise on energy systems, low-carbon technologies, and lifecycle emissions, especially within the built environment.
5. Facilitate workshops and board-level sessions to communicate sustainability risks and opportunities in a business context.
6. Support clients in integrating sustainability into business strategy, procurement, and risk management.
7. Manage project timelines, budgets, and quality across multiple clients and sectors.
8. Support proposal development and explore opportunities to grow existing accounts through new services.
9. Mentor junior consultants, fostering their technical and consulting skills.
Professional and Personal Attributes:
1. 5+ years in a sustainability or energy consultancy role with proven project delivery experience.
2. Strong knowledge of energy management, building physics, and supply chain decarbonisation.
3. Experience with tools like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, IES VE, SAP, SBEM, RDSAP.
4. Familiarity with standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 14064, ISO 50001 and lifecycle assessment frameworks.
5. Excellent project management skills from planning to execution.
6. Strong communication skills for presenting complex data clearly.
7. Qualified Non-Domestic or Domestic Energy Assessor (SBEM Level 1–4).
8. Experience with PAS 2030 / 2035 or CIBSE Low Carbon Consultant accreditation.
9. Knowledge of digital twins, whole-life costing, or EN 15978 / EN 15643 standards.
10. Experience working with corporate sustainability teams, boards, or high-profile clients.
If you are passionate about advancing the transition to net zero and have the experience to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
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