Graduate Carbon & ESG Consultant
Bristol
£27,000 – £30,000 + Car Allowance
A well-established firm is seeking a motivated Graduate Carbon & ESG Consultant to join their Bristol team. This is a unique opportunity for a recent graduate with a background in sustainability, environmental science, or a related discipline to take on a dedicated sustainability advisor role for a £60m turnover groundworks and civil engineering contractor.
This newly created role will directly support the Environmental Director in shaping and delivering the company’s carbon reduction and ESG strategy. It’s ideal for someone looking to apply their technical knowledge and passion for sustainability in a hands-on, business-embedded role with real impact.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Establish and maintain the company’s baseline carbon footprint with quarterly and annual reporting
2. Develop systems for carbon and embodied carbon measurement and reporting
3. Use estimating software to generate embodied carbon estimates for tenders
4. Support embedding sustainable practices across the organisation
5. Engage with clients and supply chain partners to raise ESG standards
6. Contribute to community and social value initiatives
7. Support sustainability communications and client ESG engagement
Candidate Requirements:
8. Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related subject
9. Strong analytical and communication skills
10. Familiarity with carbon accounting or LCA tools is a plus
11. Confident using Excel; proactive and self-motivated
12. Genuine interest in carbon reduction and responsible business practices
Benefits:
13. £25,000-£30,000 + car allowance
14. Hybrid working available
15. Strong support for career development and professional qualifications
16. Opportunity to shape ESG strategy from the ground up
This is a fantastic role for a graduate eager to make a real impact in the net-zero transition within the built environment sector.