Senior Sustainability Consultant – Life Cycle Carbon
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Company Description
At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference because we recognise our responsibility to lead the creation of a better industry and the journey to Net Zero. We are driven to help build a world where opportunities are open to all, people can live healthy, safe lives and society has a positive impact on the natural world around it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust, deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people to realise their potential, and do our part to create a prosperous society.
Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client‑focused, supported by an inclusive and supportive company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world across a variety of sectors.
Our vision is based on the interconnected strands of being “Green, Productive and Inclusive” and we are now looking to expand our growing Sustainability team in the UK to meet the increasing demand across our varied and diverse client base.
Our Sustainability Team
Specialises in helping client organisations to measure, manage and reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions and achieve wider sustainability aims. Services include:
* Delivery of city/regional carbon reduction programmes;
* Development of carbon management strategies, including Net Zero strategies;
* Carbon footprint and greenhouse gas reporting, and associated ESG disclosures;
* Identification and assessment of energy saving opportunities and investment case support;
* Green building certification assurance on real estate capital projects;
* Estates decarbonisation plan and heat decarbonisation plans;
* Net Zero programme management and delivery.
Job Description
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Senior or Principal Consultant to join our sustainability team. The role will lead our growing Life Cycle Assessment team in the UK, focusing on the holistic environmental impact of materials. Supported by our wider UK and international teams, who have helped define the Net Zero Carbon agenda globally, you will promote our services and expand our capacity in the market.
Working closely with colleagues of various disciplines, you will design, analyse, report, model and document sustainability projects and present to clients, aiming to expand the sustainability project portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing delivery of life cycle carbon consultancy projects and bids;
* Supporting clients in setting suitable decarbonisation targets and outlining a route to achieving them;
* Supporting senior team members in the successful delivery of projects;
* Liaising with clients, project partners and key stakeholders;
* Appraisal of building fabric and materials;
* Writing technical summary reports and detailed technical reports;
* Analysis of large datasets, condensing into robust and digestible outputs;
* Supporting both junior level consultants and senior colleagues;
* Internal quality assurance;
* Recommending key low carbon measures to clients and designers;
* Presenting results to clients.
Skills
Whole Life carbon experience essential.
* Good knowledge of the building design and construction process and appraisal of building fabric and materials;
* Experience of using OneClick LCA, eTool or similar;
* Training and supporting staff in WLCA modelling;
* Experience with undertaking Life Cycle Assessment studies for BREEAM, Greater London Authority (GLA), LEED, or other LCA scoping mechanisms;
* Preparing and leading tenders and proposals for new work;
* Supply chain management capability;
* Supporting clients in setting suitable decarbonisation targets and outlining a route to achieving them;
* Developing and delivering whole life carbon reduction strategies for a variety of scoping mechanisms (e.g., Greater London Authority, LETI & RIBA, BREEAM etc.);
* Liaising directly with clients and designers to recommend key low carbon measures and support the drive to decarbonisation.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in engineering, architecture, or the built environment, demonstrating knowledge of building materials and embodied carbon;
* Experience delivering lifecycle or whole life carbon modelling or similar services within a related industry;
* Knowledge of whole life cycle carbon assessments;
* Demonstrated experience in advising on and integrating low carbon and resilient solutions into building design;
* Commercial awareness for business development, marketing, and proposal preparation;
* Excellent communication skills and experience of using initiative to overcome challenges.
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Additional Considerations
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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