Carbon Advisory - Senior Manager or Manager

BDO UK; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO UK is seeking a Senior Manager or Manager in Carbon Advisory to join their Sustainability Consulting team. This role involves leading client assignments focused on carbon measurement, decarbonisation, and net zero transition. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in carbon accounting and project management, alongside a commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation within the team.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development programs

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proficiency in carbon accounting across scopes 1-3.
• Experience managing complex greenhouse gas projects.
• Understanding of carbon accounting standards like GHG Protocol.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client assignments in carbon measurement and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to enhance delivery and expand services.
• Collaborate with senior managers, directors, and partners.

Skills

Proficiency in carbon accounting across scopes 1-3

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Experience managing complex greenhouse gas projects

Understanding of carbon accounting standards

Tools

ESG data platforms

Job description

Carbon Advisory - Senior Manager or Manager

Ideas People Trust

We're BDO, an accountancy and business advisory firm providing advice and solutions to entrepreneurial organisations navigating today's changing world.

We work with Britain's economic engine—ambitious, high-growth businesses—and directly advise their owners and management teams.

Our Commitment to Your Success

Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice, which stems from a thorough understanding of their business built through close collaboration and long-lasting relationships.

You will be proactive in managing your tasks and confident in collaborating and communicating with senior managers, directors, and partners to help businesses succeed. You will also identify opportunities to enhance our delivery and expand our services.

The Senior Manager or Manager in Carbon Advisory will join BDO UK's Sustainability Consulting team. The role involves leading complex client assignments in carbon measurement and reporting, decarbonisation, and net zero transition.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proficiency in carbon accounting across scopes 1-3
• Understanding of carbon accounting standards, especially the GHG Protocol, and awareness of greenhouse gas legislation
• Experience managing complex greenhouse gas projects in consultancy or professional services
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience in setting science-based targets (beneficial)
• Proficiency with ESG data platforms (preferred)
• Expertise in developing carbon reduction strategies and roadmaps (desirable)

We value authenticity and support agile working, offering flexible options to suit you and your team. We are committed to your career development through various programs and resources.

Our Culture and Values

Mutual support and respect are core to BDO. We foster a people-centred culture with mentoring, coaching, and collaborative spaces designed to facilitate learning and sharing skills.

We believe collaboration creates value for our clients and colleagues alike. Our investment in state-of-the-art facilities and networking opportunities reflects this commitment.

Looking Ahead

BDO helps entrepreneurial businesses succeed, fueling the UK economy. Our success depends on our people, and we continually invest in your growth. We are evolving to strengthen our global reach, integrity, and expertise, shaping the future together with openness and innovation.