Carbon and Climate Change Consultant - Aviation

The Construction Index Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Carbon and Climate Change Consultant with aviation experience in Bristol. The role involves delivering carbon assessments for airport projects, advising on emissions reduction targets, and collaborating with engineers and planners. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of climate policy and have excellent report-writing skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including private medical and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical

Enhanced pension

Flexible working

Strong training and mentoring

Generous leave and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience or strong understanding of the aviation sector.
• Knowledge of UK and international climate policy.
• EIA and major infrastructure project experience.
• Consultancy background.

Responsibilities

• Deliver carbon and climate change assessments for aviation projects.
• Produce GHG inventories and EIA chapters.
• Advise on emissions reduction targets and net zero alignment.
• Support climate risk and resilience assessments.

Skills

Experience in the aviation sector

Strong data analysis skills

Report-writing skills

Knowledge of UK and international climate policy

Ability to manage work independently

Education

MSc or higher in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Details

• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - South West
• Town/City: Bristol
• Posted: 15/01/2026
• Reference: BBBH30605_1768495728

Carbon & Climate Change Consultant - Aviation

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive

An established UK environmental consultancy is hiring a Carbon and Climate Change Consultant with aviation experience to support major airport and infrastructure projects. This is hands‑on consultancy work. You'll be delivering carbon and climate change assessments for airport expansion, planning applications, and ongoing carbon management, alongside wider EIA and infrastructure work.

What you'll do

• Deliver carbon and climate change assessments for aviation projects
• Produce GHG inventories and EIA chapters
• Advise on emissions reduction targets and net zero alignment
• Support climate risk and resilience assessments
• Work directly with airports, engineers, planners, and regulators
• Write clear technical reports for non‑technical audiences

What they want

• Experience or strong understanding of the aviation sector
• Knowledge of UK and international climate policy
• EIA and major infrastructure project experience
• Consultancy background
• Strong data analysis and report‑writing skills
• Ability to manage work independently and meet deadlines

Desirable

MSc or higher in a relevant discipline, professional membership.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Private medical, enhanced pension
• Flexible working
• Strong training, mentoring, and CPD
• Generous leave and wellbeing support

About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose‑led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age or whether they have a disability. Let’s help build a better world, together.