Decarbonisation Manager

James Fisher and Sons; Barrow-in-Furness, Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons is seeking a Decarbonisation Manager to develop and coordinate the Division's decarbonisation pathway, oversee greenhouse gas inventory and provide data-driven insights for reporting and progress monitoring. The role collaborates across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other functions to drive carbon reduction initiatives and ensure regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will have a technical degree, strong knowledge of maritime decarbonisation regulations,

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of maritime decarbonisation regulations (SEEMP, CII, EU ETS, UK ETS and FuelEU Maritime).
• Knowledge of carbon accounting methodologies and GHG reporting frameworks (GHG Protocol).
• Experience with vessel performance monitoring systems.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and delivering outcomes.
• Experience preparing business cases, reports and presentations.
• Experience in the Maritime Transport and/or Maritime sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a sustainability strategy, goals and KPIs aligned with the Group's strategy, focusing on emissions reduction.
• Develop and maintain the decarbonisation pathway to deliver greenhouse gas reduction targets.
• Drive sustainability projects and trial innovative technologies.
• Monitor policy changes and ensure compliance with Sustainability and ESG matters.
• Advocate for sustainability across the division and integrate into business practices.
• Prepare regular sustainability updates for Group and external parties.
• Monitor carbon performance against targets and identify improvements.
• Develop business cases for decarbonisation initiatives and support investment decisions.
• Coordinate delivery of decarbonisation initiatives and monitor risks/outcomes.
• Support fuel transition strategy and Well-to-Wake accounting.
• Provide guidance on maritime decarbonisation regulations.
• Build partnerships across Division and Group Sustainability.
• Prepare insights, reports and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to deliver higher quality outputs.
• Educate and train employees on sustainability practices and catalyse change.
• Support development and delivery of maritime decarbonisation training.

Skills

Maritime decarbonisation

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Education

Engineering / Environmental Science / Sustainability degree

Tools

Vessel performance monitoring systems

Job description

Decarbonisation Manager
Permanent position - Hybrid working
London (Location can be flexible)

The Role:

The Decarbonisation Manager is responsible for developing, maintaining and coordinating the Division's decarbonisation pathway to achieve its greenhouse gas reduction targets. The role provides oversight of the Division’s greenhouse gas inventory, emissions data and carbon performance insights, working with relevant teams to ensure robust reporting and effective monitoring of progress. Working collaboratively across Engineering & Innovation, Operations, Finance and other business functions, the postholder will coordinate carbon reduction initiatives, develop business cases for decarbonisation opportunities and support the business in responding to evolving maritime decarbonisation regulations.

Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a sustainability strategy, goals and KPIs aligned with the Group’s overall strategy, with a focus on emissions reduction and energy efficiency
• Develop and maintain the Division's decarbonisation pathway to deliver greenhouse gas reduction targets
• Drive and deliver sustainability projects, including continuous improvement of operations and trialling innovative technologies
• Work with Group and Division stakeholders to monitor for changes in policy and regulation relating to Sustainability and ESG matters, interpret changes in the external sustainability environment to mitigate risk and ensure compliance
• Advocate for sustainability within the division by influencing decision - making at all levels to integrate sustainability into business practices
• Prepare regular sustainability updates to report to Group and external parties in relation to the Divisional achievements, challenges and impacts.
• Monitor and analyse carbon performance against decarbonisation targets and identify improvement opportunities
• Develop business cases for decarbonisation initiatives and support investment decisions
• Coordinate delivery of decarbonisation and energy efficiency initiatives and monitor progress, risks and outcomes
• Support development of the fuel transition strategy, including alternative fuels, FuelEU compliance and Well-to-Wake carbon accounting
• Provide technical guidance on maritime decarbonisation regulations and monitor legislative developments
• Build effective partnerships across the Division and with Group Sustainability to embed decarbonisation into business planning and operations
• Prepare insights, reports and recommendations to support decision-making and monitor progress against decarbonisation objectives
• Combining own depth of knowledge with broader Group’s subject matter experts and teams to provide a superior output through collaborative thinking.
• Educate and train employees on sustainability practices, to inspire and catalise change.
• Support the development and delivery of maritime decarbonisation training

What we're looking for:

You will need the ability to analyse technical, operational and emissions data, to identify improvement opportunities and monitor performance.
An understanding of vessel energy efficiency, alternative fuels and decarbonisation technologies.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Strong planning, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

Key skills, knowledge and experience:

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of maritime decarbonisation regulations, including SEEMP, CII, EU ETS, UK ETS and FuelEU Maritime.
• Knowledge of carbon accounting methodologies and greenhouse gas reporting frameworks (e.g. GHG Protocol) preferred.
• Experience with vessel performance monitoring systems is preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and delivering agreed outcomes.
• Experience preparing business cases, reports and presentations.
• Experience of the Maritime Transport and/or Maritime sector.

Why join us?

• Competitive benefits tailored to the division.
• Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions.
• Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability.

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers’ assets.

Visit our website at: www.james-fisher.com

Maritime Transport - With nearly two centuries of maritime shipping and innovation, James Fisher has an unrivaled reputation for quality, safety and reliability. Our long-standing customer partnerships allow us to deliver the highest possible standard of maritime solutions. As a global specialist in ship-to-ship transfer and coastal shipping, James Fisher is a recognised market leader in the movement of the world’s critical resources. Ensuring safety at sea and in port, and investing in the fleet of tomorrow, James Fisher is shaping the future of maritime.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.