Carbon Reduction Strategist

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Carbon Reduction Strategist to join the Sizewell C project, a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for owning SZC's carbon baseline and reduction targets, leading the project's carbon reporting strategy, and ensuring alignment with the UK's broader net-zero objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop, implement, and manage Sizewell C's carbon reduction strategy, ensuring alignment with the UK's net-zero targets.
• Carbon Accounting: Oversee the calculation, reporting, and verification of the project's carbon footprint, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Innovation and Best Practices: Identify and implement innovative approaches to minimize carbon emissions throughout the project lifecycle, from design and construction to operation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal teams, contractors, regulators, and external stakeholders to promote and achieve carbon reduction goals.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure the project's carbon management activities comply with all relevant national and international environmental policies and regulations.
• Reporting and Communication: Regularly report on carbon performance to senior management and stakeholders, providing clear and actionable insights.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of carbon and sustainability specialists, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Experience developing project-wide carbon or energy strategies in a large-scale infrastructure environment.
• Experience using One Click LCA, eToolLCD to build complex carbon models.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (such as PAS 2080:2023; RICS WLCA; TCFD).
• Commercial awareness.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to generate reports, carry out complex and accurate data analysis, produce presentation materials.
• Experience managing suppliers.
• Comfortable working independently and flexibly.
• Carbon accounting experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience of TCFD reporting.
• Climate change scenario modelling experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Climate Sciences or equivalent experience.

About EDF

EDF is a leading energy company committed to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. We are dedicated to creating a better future for our customers, employees, and the environment. Our team is passionate about delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of a rapidly changing world.

Why Join EDF?

At EDF, we offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our benefits package includes a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plan, and opportunities for professional growth and development.