Carbon Consultant

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in the UK is seeking a Carbon Consultant to lead projects focused on carbon accounting and emissions strategy. This role involves supporting diverse clients in calculating, managing, and reducing their carbon footprints, while ensuring compliance with evolving ESG standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in carbon analysis, excellent project management and client engagement skills, and a passion for sustainability and climate goals. This position offers a hybrid work model with opportunities to influence impactful sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in carbon accounting and lifecycle emissions analysis.
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks and their relation to carbon reporting.
• Proficiency in carbon footprint tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead carbon-focused sustainability projects ensuring alignment with net-zero goals.
• Calculate carbon footprints and develop tailored reduction strategies.
• Prepare carbon-specific sections of ESG reports.

Skills

Carbon accounting

ESG frameworks

Project management

Analytical mindset

Tools

GHG Protocol

CDP

ISO 14064

Job description

Carbon Consultant

Location: London/Surrey (Hybrid – 3 days in the office per week)

Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 (Depending on Experience)

Our client is hiring a Carbon Consultant to lead sustainability projects with a core focus on carbon accounting and emissions strategy. This role involves supporting clients in calculating, managing, and reducing their carbon footprints, while aligning with evolving ESG and net‑zero expectations.

You’ll work with a range of clients across industries, helping them calculate, manage, and reduce their carbon footprints while embedding sustainability into their core operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead carbon‑focused sustainability projects from scoping through delivery, ensuring alignment with client net‑zero goals.
• Calculate carbon footprints using leading methodologies (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions), and develop tailored reduction and offsetting strategies.
• Apply key ESG and sustainability frameworks such as TCFD, GRI ISSB, and SASB to support reporting and disclosures.
• Prepare carbon‑specific sections of ESG reports and produce high‑quality, TCFD‑aligned disclosures.
• Translate carbon data into actionable insights for clients’ senior leadership and sustainability teams.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets while maintaining strong communication and relationships with clients.
• Support internal knowledge‑sharing and thought leadership on carbon‑related topics.

Professional and Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in carbon accounting and lifecycle emissions analysis.
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks and how they relate to carbon and climate reporting.
• Proficiency in carbon footprint tools and methodologies (e.g., GHG Protocol, CDP, ISO 14064).
• Exceptional project management and client engagement skills.
• Analytical mindset with a detail‑oriented, hands‑on approach to delivery.
• Passionate about sustainability and the role carbon plays in achieving global climate goals.