Consultant- Net Zero (Associate Level)

ERM; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in sustainability is seeking a motivated consultant for their climate change team. The successful candidate will support Net Zero initiatives, develop corporate GHG inventories, and act as a trusted advisor on sustainability issues. This role includes client interaction, project management, and the opportunity for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid and home working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in climate change or related roles.
• Understanding of finance sector ESG/sustainability issues.
• Proven ability to manage projects and handle multiple client demands.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret technical information to articulate commercial consequences.
• Manage client demands and time-sensitive requests.
• Build relationships with clients through supporting account management.

Skills

GHG accounting

Environmental consulting

Project management

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

Relevant technical degree in environmental area

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ERM is seeking a motivated consultant to join our corporate sustainability and climate change team, focusing on supporting our Net Zero services.

The risks associated with a changing climate are recognized as systemic to the global economy. Pressure is increasing from investors, regulators, customers, and society for business and governments to transition to a lower carbon economy. ERM is positioned to help clients in finance and corporate sectors navigate this transition, from strategic advice to practical implementation.

It is an exciting time to join, with a growing demand for services related to:

• Developing corporate GHG inventories (scope 1, 2, and 3) aligned with industry best practices, including portfolio GHG inventories for financial clients;
• Identifying technological and strategic GHG reduction opportunities in company operations and the value chain, and integrating these into strategic roadmaps;
• Advising on appropriate use of offsets;
• Setting targets aligned with stakeholder expectations and the Paris Agreement goals;
• Supporting measurement, monitoring, and reporting of GHG inventories and progress (e.g., CDP, SBTi, Corporate Reports);
• Acting as a trusted advisor on trends in GHG accounting, reporting, and target setting.

The team collaborates with ERM’s other practice areas. The successful candidate will work closely with the climate change and corporate sustainability team and may assist clients in areas such as sustainability strategy, transactional due diligence, EHS performance management, assurance, and risk management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret technical information to understand and articulate commercial consequences;
• Manage client demands and time-sensitive requests;
• Manage projects and tasks, including proposals;
• Build relationships with clients through supporting account management and project delivery.

The candidate will be accountable for meeting personal billability targets.

Technical knowledge required

• Relevant technical degree in environmental area;
• Experience in environmental consulting, climate change, or related roles;
• Understanding of finance sector ESG/sustainability issues;
• Knowledge of GHG accounting and reporting principles and schemes, e.g., GHG Protocol, SBTi, EEIO;
• Ability to identify and articulate suitable methodologies;
• Knowledge of climate change and transition to a low-carbon economy, including regulatory and market drivers.

Technical skills

• Experience managing small/mid-sized projects;
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel (advanced capabilities);
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously;
• Proposal writing and business development experience;
• Numerate with large datasets;
• Strong presentation and report-writing skills.

Other requirements of the role

• Enthusiastic, energetic, and team-oriented;
• Motivated, proactive, quick learner, and adaptable to new subjects.

ERM values diversity, inclusion, safety, and career development. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and home working options.

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