Managing Consultant - Net Zero, SBTi (Mid-Senior Level), Edinburgh
Client: ERM
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 4237b4bf2f2c
Job Views: 8
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description
The Role
Due to increased demand for our corporate GHG accounting, reporting, and emissions reduction services, we are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced individual to join our climate change consultancy team.
The successful candidate will support ERM’s clients on challenges related to energy and climate change, including:
* Accounting for greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3)
* Reducing emissions through targets, renewable energy, energy efficiency, new technologies, carbon offsets, and removals
* Scope 3 value chain emissions and SBTi targets
* Reporting in sustainability reports and CDP disclosures
* GHG and climate risk assessments for projects
* Low carbon transition risk assessments aligned with TCFD
Our role is to help clients achieve sustainability goals and manage related risks and opportunities. The team collaborates with other ERM practice areas, providing services such as sustainability strategy, impact assessments, due diligence, performance management, and risk management.
Role and Key Responsibilities
As a Net Zero Managing Consultant, you will assist organizations in achieving net-zero emissions by providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and innovative solutions. Projects include Net Zero strategy, GHG inventories, and decarbonization strategies. Responsibilities include:
* Managing client projects, acting as the main contact and coordinator
* Analyzing carbon emissions, setting targets (SBTi), developing reduction roadmaps, and implementing strategies
* Ensuring outputs meet assessment and disclosure needs
* Preparing reports, workshop materials, presentations, and technical summaries
* Leading proposal development with teams across sectors
Core Skills
Technical Knowledge
* Relevant degree or 5+ years’ experience in environmental consulting or related fields
* Sector experience and knowledge of high-impact industries preferred
* Expertise in GHG accounting/reporting principles and schemes (e.g., GHG Protocol, SBTi)
* Ability to identify suitable methodologies and articulate their benefits
* Understanding of climate legislation, management systems, MACC analysis, and energy-climate links
Technical Skills
* Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (advanced skills)
* Experience with data visualization tools is an advantage
* Project management skills, ability to handle multiple projects
* Numerical proficiency with large datasets
* Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills
Characteristics and Soft Skills
* Client engagement experience and good communication skills
* Passion for climate change and sustainability
* Adaptability, dependability, and teamwork orientation
* Logical and lateral thinking, problem-solving skills
* Organized, proactive, self-motivated, and high standards of work
* Approachable, responsive, inquisitive, and receptive to feedback
At ERM, we value diversity, inclusion, and flexibility, offering hybrid work options and fostering a respectful, collaborative environment.
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