Carbon Strategy Lead - Remote UK

PT Renewables; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote UK work

Bonus opportunities

Enhanced leave

Development path

Client ownership

Job summary

PT Renewables is seeking a Carbon Lead to work remotely across the UK, permanently, with a salary up to £60,000. You will lead carbon management projects, develop decarbonisation roadmaps, and act as a trusted advisor to clients.

You’ll deliver GHG assessments across scopes 1-3, drive net-zero strategies, and ensure reporting compliance with CDP, CSRD, TCFD, and SECR, while mentoring teams and growing client relationships.

Qualifications

• We’re keen to speak with experienced carbon professionals who combine strong technical expertise with excellent client-facing skills.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in carbon management, sustainability consulting or a similar technical advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of GHG Protocol, Scope 3 accounting, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Science Based Targets (SBTi).
• Experience delivering carbon reporting against frameworks such as CDP, CSRD, TCFD and SECR.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Leading corporate greenhouse gas assessments across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
• Developing science-aligned decarbonisation roadmaps and long-term net zero strategies.
• Managing complex Scope 3 programmes, including supplier engagement and value chain assessments.
• Delivering Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), product carbon footprints and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
• Supporting clients through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) process.
• Acting as the technical lead and trusted advisor for key client accounts.
• Ensuring compliance with leading reporting frameworks including GHG Protocol, CDP, CSRD, TCFD and SECR.

Skills

GHG Protocol

Scope 3 accounting

Life Cycle Assessment

Science Based Targets

CDP reporting

CSRD reporting

TCFD reporting

SECR reporting

Client relationship management

Environmental consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Sustainability/Engineering or related field

Job description

PT Renewables is seeking a Carbon Lead to work remotely across the UK, permanently, with a salary up to £60,000. You will lead carbon management projects, develop decarbonisation roadmaps, and act as a trusted advisor to clients.

You’ll deliver GHG assessments across scopes 1-3, drive net-zero strategies, and ensure reporting compliance with CDP, CSRD, TCFD, and SECR, while mentoring teams and growing client relationships.