Carbon Consultant
SLR Consulting
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Manchester • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Help deliver greenhouse gas calculations and reporting of Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions in accordance with the methodologies of the GHG Protocol and similar standards
- Support clients in accordance with Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) guidelines
- Assist clients in preparation of submissions to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
- Develop Net Zero Carbon strategies and Net Zero Roadmap modelling
- Support clients in developing targets according to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
- Identify and quantify energy efficiency and carbon reduction opportunities on client sites through energy and decarbonisation site surveys and audits
- Prepare reports and presentations summarising findings and recommendations for clients
- Advise organisations on best practices and environmental legislation
Requirements
- Qualified to degree-level or higher, within a relevant environmental science, science or engineering-related subject
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative as well as working effectively as part of a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate directly and confidently with clients
- Computer literacy including familiarity with Microsoft Office, in particular MS Excel
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail
- Excellent time-management and task prioritisation
- Demonstrable interest in developing a career in the environmental, energy and/or sustainability consulting sector
- Desirable: Member of a relevant technical professional body (e.g., ISEP/Energy Institute), with a desire to work towards Chartered or Practitioner status
- Past experience working in the environmental, sustainability or energy sector
- Full UK driving licence
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Company pension
- Excellent healthcare offering
- Travel and life insurance
- Structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression
- 25 day’s annual leave with additional flexible bank holidays
- Flexible, agile and hybrid working arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
greenhouse gas calculationscarbon emissions reportingNet Zero Carbon strategiesenergy efficiency auditsdecarbonisation site surveysdata analysisreport preparationpresentation skillscarbon reduction opportunitiesenvironmental legislation
Soft Skills
independent workteam collaborationverbal communicationwritten communicationnumerical skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementtask prioritisation
Certifications
degree in environmental scienceISEP membershipEnergy Institute membershipChartered statusPractitioner status