Carbon Consultant

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an early career Carbon Consultant to join their multidisciplinary Climate Change team. The role involves working on major infrastructure projects across various sectors, providing carbon mitigation advice and contributing to sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and knowledge of carbon assessment standards.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Profit Share

Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional institution and working towards chartership.
• Knowledge of PAS 2080 and ISO 14064.
• Understanding of carbon foot printing and EIA processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering carbon assessments and reduction strategies.
• Engage with design teams on carbon mitigation.
• Develop Environmental Statements for planning.

Skills

Knowledge of carbon assessment standards

Knowledge of UK policy and planning frameworks

Familiarity with LCA models

Education

Undergraduate degree in Environmental Science or Civil Engineering

Postgraduate degree (advantageous)

Job description

Job Description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.

Decarbonization can apply to a nation, a region, a city, a district, an organization, an infrastructure asset, a building or a product. We work with our clients to help them understand and minimize their impacts by preparing baselines and net zero strategies and targets, developing whole life cycle reduction pathways and supporting implementation. This can involve devising new policies, innovative business models, introducing new technology, training and cultural programmes, to accelerate and manage the complexity presented by the transition.

Shaped by our engineering heritage and informed by our wide range of complementary technical skills, we offer rigorous environmental assessments and management practice to inform and communicate a clear understanding of the environmental issues and opportunities.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated early career Carbon Consultant with knowledge undertaking EIA, carbon foot printing and Life Cycle exploration (LCA) for major infrastructure or similar development projects (including rail, energy, water, etc.). In this role, you will be a central part of the delivery teams for infrastructure carbon assessments and carbon reduction strategies. You will work with more senior colleagues to provide carbon mitigation advice to a broad range of clients across infrastructure sectors.

An appreciation of the UK's net zero targets and carbon budgets will be advantageous, as well as familiarity with best practices in carbon offsetting and the application of guidance such as PAS2080, Science-Based Targets and the IEMA Guidance on Assessing GHG Emissions and Evaluating their Significance. You will work closely with wider EIA teams and should be familiar with the broad EIA process and the relationships between EIA technical inputs. You may have exposure with developing Environmental Statements for planning and progressing projects through a Development Consent Order (DCO).

You will bring an existing foundation of skills with a desire to build on this foundation and grow your specialism as part of a broader team of carbon consultants. The role sits within a multidisciplinary Climate Change team working on carbon and climate trails at a range of scales and within other sectors. Awareness of the links between carbon management and climate resilience would be valuable.

This is an opportunity to work on a variety of major infrastructure projects that will shape the future of the UK, ranging from the aviation sector (e.g. Manchester Airport Group, Gatwick Airport) to rail (e.g. HS2 Ltd.), water (e.g. reservoir schemes) and energy (e.g. major solar farms, nuclear and offshore wind). Your role will include carbon modelling and reporting, engaging with design teams around mitigation, as well as opportunities to be involved in more strategic sustainability advice at the corporate level.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people with:

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, etc.). A postgraduate degree would be advantageous.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution and working towards a chartership, such as Chartered Environmentalist, Chartered Engineer, etc.
• Knowledge of international, European and UK policy, legislative, regulatory and planning frameworks.
• Knowledge of carbon assessment standards and guidance, such as PAS 2080, ISO 14064, etc.
• Knowledge of LCA models such as GaBi or SimaPro

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies at [e-mail] . Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you:

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of (within legal limits), orexpression, marital status, , neurotype or mental health, or , faith or belief, , socioeconomic background, and whether you’re or on family leave. We are an open environment thatembraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks supportour inclusive culture: from , and cross-cultural working to equity and + and – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more aboutlife at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Karin [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your applicationor interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit: https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Closing date: 05 May 2025

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