Lead Consultant for Sustainability and Carbon Management

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom AtkinsRéalis Full time

Job Overview

Our Manchester division is in search of a Sustainability and Carbon Team Leader who possesses exceptional expertise in integrating sustainability into extensive infrastructure initiatives and corporate frameworks. This role requires a professional who can immediately contribute while also providing effective team and line management.

AtkinsRéalis stands as one of the globe's most esteemed design, engineering, and project management firms, employing over 30,000 individuals worldwide. We provide the chance to influence some of the most innovative projects for future generations, focusing on engineering a sustainable future for our planet and its inhabitants. Are you ready to be empowered to guide our clients towards a more sustainable tomorrow?

Our Sustainability and Carbon team offers guidance to clients on how to reduce their carbon footprint while enhancing performance across various sustainability dimensions. Our projects encompass industry-leading Decarbonisation and Net Zero Roadmaps, Whole Life Carbon Assessments, Sustainability Evaluations, TCFD, and Carbon Accounting, among others, all while utilizing cutting-edge digital tools. Given the comprehensive nature of sustainability and the necessity for extensive action, our team collaborates across multiple sectors, including large-scale energy projects, water management, rail, highways, airports, and both local and central government.

The ideal candidate will work in collaboration with various teams throughout the organization, engaging at both strategic levels and through the lifecycle of significant infrastructure projects. This position presents an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional aiming to advance their career in this rapidly evolving field. The successful candidate will drive positive sustainable transformations for prominent clients across the UK, where capability, a desire to learn, and the ability to nurture the development of others will be acknowledged and rewarded.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee carbon management, sustainability initiatives, and net zero strategies for our existing portfolio of major infrastructure projects and strategic clients.
  • Spearhead the creation of innovative carbon and sustainability strategies, designs, solutions, and management plans.
  • Manage and coordinate sustainability contributions on major infrastructure projects.
  • Represent the company at external networks when necessary, enhancing personal, team, and company reputation.
  • Lead and support bid proposals, contributing to the authorship of submissions and ensuring that win themes are consistently maintained.
  • Guide the Manchester/Northern team of sustainability and carbon experts, fulfilling line management responsibilities and fostering team development.

Requirements:

  • Candidates should hold a degree in an environmental or engineering-related discipline and be chartered with a recognized professional body.
  • Prior experience and current knowledge in areas such as carbon accounting, decarbonisation/net zero roadmaps, sustainability assessments, whole life carbon, sustainability reporting, sustainability strategy, and supply chain engagement are essential.
  • Strong report writing, communication, and presentation skills are required, adaptable to various audiences, seniorities, and technical competencies.
  • Familiarity with UK sustainability and carbon guidelines and standards applicable within infrastructure and corporate reporting across both public and private sectors is necessary.
  • A commitment to lead, support, and develop direct reports within a team is crucial.

What We Offer:

AtkinsRéalis acknowledges that many qualified individuals seek to advance their careers but may not be able to commit to full-time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are eager to discuss how we can accommodate individual needs. Our commitment includes recognizing the importance of a diverse and adaptable workforce, emphasizing work-life balance. Consequently, AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working options, with no fixed hours, no requirement for a five-day workweek, and no obligation to spend all working hours in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We provide a competitive salary regularly benchmarked against other consulting firms, along with a default of 25 days of leave each year, plus bank holidays, and options to buy or sell leave. Salary and benefits will align with experience and qualifications.

Training:

AtkinsRéalis is dedicated to the personal and professional development of its employees. Our team members benefit from access to a comprehensive training portfolio and development activities designed to maximize individual abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment will depend on obtaining the necessary level of clearance. If this is applicable, it will be discussed during the interview process. The vetting process is conducted by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK for five years or longer. If applying for this role, please refrain from mentioning (in conversation) or including in your application or CV any details regarding current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community - a place where everyone can be themselves, thrive, and grow. To promote inclusion from day one, we offer a variety of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from diverse backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we aim to recruit individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We firmly believe that world-class talent transcends distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, and is enriched by these differences.



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