Carbon Reduction Specialist

16 hours ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Ltd Full time
Senior Sustainability Position in Manchester

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Sustainability Consultant to join our client's team in Manchester. As a key member of the expanding sustainability team, you will work on diverse projects across sectors such as workplace, healthcare, education, heritage, sport, leisure, and residential.

About the Job

  1. Develop and implement net-zero carbon strategies and assessments covering both operational and embodied carbon.
  2. Lead material lifecycle assessments, including embodied carbon analysis.
  3. Conduct circularity assessments and provide environmental consultancy services.
  4. Manage sustainability assessments for frameworks like BREEAM, LEED, Ska, and the WELL Building Standard.
  5. Lead post-occupancy evaluations to enhance building performance.
  6. Oversee environmental management systems.
  7. Deliver NABERS assessments.

Key Requirements

  • Significant experience in sustainability consultancy within the built environment.
  • Proven expertise in delivering BREEAM assessments.
  • Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and its application to development projects.
  • Experience in delivering assessments under LEED, Ska, or WELL Building Standard.
  • Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Exceptional written and spoken English, with experience in producing technical reports.
  • Experience using lifecycle assessment tools like OneClick LCA.
  • Experience with circularity assessments and consultancy.

The Benefits Package

  • Online learning platform access for professional development.
  • Sponsorship for industry events to support career advancement.
  • Mentoring program to guide your career progression.
  • Flexible working options to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • A competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per year.
  • Stakeholder pension scheme and profit-sharing opportunities.
  • Health insurance, life insurance, and long-term sickness coverage.
  • Regular social events and wellness programs to foster a positive workplace culture.
  • Opportunities for charitable engagement and community involvement.

Become part of our team in Manchester and contribute to making a lasting impact on sustainability.



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