Carbon and Climate Consultant

Morson Group; Beaconsfield, Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MGES is seeking a Carbon & Climate Consultant to join our expanding environmental solutions team. You will work with engineers, project managers, and delivery teams to drive reductions in whole-life carbon across all project stages.

Responsibilities include calculating robust footprints, presenting results, running workshops, and providing technical advice across Transport, Water, Energy & Telecom sectors. Travel across the UK is expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering carbon consultancy services within infrastructure sectors.
• Sound understanding of UK environmental legislation and guidance on carbon and climate (PAS 2080, ISO14064).
• Excellent data analysis skills with Excel and Power BI.
• Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel across the UK to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Drive reductions in whole-life carbon emissions across project stages.
• Calculate robust carbon footprints and present results clearly for varied audiences.
• Run workshops with value-chain members to develop strategies and opportunities.
• Provide technical advice on carbon- and climate-related subjects across Transport, Water, Energy & Telecom sectors.
• Support development of new service offerings and growth of the MGES consultancy.
• Collaborate with the Carbon Lead to maintain accreditations (PAS 2080, ISO14064) and improve carbon management processes.
• Develop and deliver carbon training and communications, and engage supply chain for data provision.
• Produce fee proposals and manage delivery within budgets and programmes.

Skills

Carbon consulting

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Chartered status

Education

Chartered professional body

Tools

Carbon accounting software

Lifecycle analysis tools

Job description

We are seeking a Carbon & Climate Consultant to join our expanding team of environmental specialists for our client within our M Group Environmental Solutions (MGES) consultancy function.
Your role will be varied and challenging with opportunities to explore a range of development opportunities and progression routes. Expect to be:
Working collaboratively with engineers, project managers and delivery teams across all project stages to drive reductions in whole-life carbon emissions.

Calculating robust carbon footprints at different project stages and presenting results in a clear, professional and engaging format for different audiences, ranging from presentations to more detailed reports.

Running workshops with different value chain members to develop strategies, identify project carbon reduction opportunities, and improve existing processes.

Providing technical advice and support across a broad range of carbon- and climate-related subjects within Transport, Water, Energy & Telecom sectors.

Supporting the development of new service offerings, process improvements, and growth of our internal consultancy function.

Working with our Carbon Lead to develop strategies, maintain key accreditations such as PAS 2080 and ISO14064, and drive continuous improvements in our carbon management processes, systems and tools.

Developing and delivering carbon training and communications, as well as leading engagement with supply chain to support upskilling and data provision.

Producing fee proposals, managing delivery within agreed budgets and programmes, and promoting MGES services internally and externally.

What you’ll bring

Demonstrable experience in a similar role with a proven track record of delivering effective carbon consultancy services within infrastructure sectors.
Sound understanding of UK environmental legislation and guidance in relation to carbon and climate, including relevant standards (PAS 2080, ISO14064 etc.).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities relating to both short- and long-term commissions through effective communication.
Valid UK driving license and prepared to work from office locations regularly, with travel across the UK to client offices / sites as the role requires. You may also stay away from home for short periods.
Excellent data analysis skills with strong capabilities in Excel and Power BI.
Experience of using Carbon Accounting and Lifecycle Analysis tools/software.
Knowledge of low-carbon materials, methods and solutions, as well as climate adaptation & resilience measures, being adopted and explored across infrastructure sectors.
Understanding of links/interdependencies between carbon and wider environmental disciplines such as Circular Economy, Air Quality, Biodiversity and Environmental Impact Assessment.
Strong capability to influence stakeholders and clients on carbon reduction decisions considering factors such as cost, programme, buildability, quality etc.
Chartered (or registered) with a relevant professional industry body.
Proven ability to collaborate with clients, planning authorities, regulators, suppliers and stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Permanent role, based in Beaconsfield or Oxford offices.