Junior Sustainability Consultant

Airbus; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a consultant in Sustainability in Stevenage. This role involves evaluating environmental performance and requires an engineering degree with 1-3 years of experience. Knowledge of LCA software and strong communication skills are essential. The position offers a hybrid working model, career growth opportunities, and various employee benefits including a generous pension scheme and flexibility around working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Flexi time

Generous pension scheme

Company profit sharing scheme

Access to a benefits platform

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Sustainability/Environment.
• Familiar with LCA methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve environmental performance of technologies.
• Keep updated on methodological developments in sustainability.
• Support workshops and training sessions in sustainability.

Skills

LCA software knowledge

Project Management

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

GaBi

SimaPro

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a consultant to join our group of engineers and experts focussed on the Sustainability activities, in Stevenage.

The role …

• Reporting to the Senior Sustainability Engineer, you will be accountable for evaluating and improving the environmental performance of technologies, products or industrial sites.
• Maintain your knowledge on the latest methodological developments and on all emerging themes in the fields of LCA, eco-design, circular economy, mitigation/adaptation to climate change, decarbonisation challenges, etc.
• You might also be responsible for supporting workshops/training sessions in your areas of expertise.

Are you the one ?

Experience Required

• You hold an engineering degree or equivalent with minimum 1-3 years of experience ideally with specialisation in Sustainability/Environment;
• Experience in the use of LCA software (e.g. GaBi, SimaPro) is desirable;
• Team player, keen to share their knowledge and work collaboratively within a fairly small team;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Experience of Project Management is desirable;
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

This position may require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognised authorities

In Addition …

• As part of a consultancy, as required the successful candidate will support work outside of the perimeter detailed above, such as bid work and the wider Airbus Protect’s project portfolio in the Safety and Sustainability domain.

What’s in it for you…

Joining Airbus Protect With

• A close and caring management,
• A pipeline of innovative projects,
• A community of recognised experts,
• Great career paths and training opportunities

Great Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working
• Flexi time
• Option to purchase holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Eligibility to a Company profit sharing scheme
• Share options
• Access to a benefits platform offering car leasing, family health plans, dental plan, shopping discounts and much more …

AIRBUS PROTECT brings together experts in risk analysis and management in the fields of safety, cybersecurity and sustainability. We deliver expertise to our own group, Airbus, for whom we act as a privileged partner, but also to external clients.

With over 1,800 experienced professionals based in France, UK and Germany, we service large-scale contracts with companies such as critical infrastructures (CNI), other industries and public institutions.

Our positioning and strategy enable us to meet the highest standards of the market and to meet the challenges of tomorrow as a team...

Join the AIRBUS PROTECT journey...

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.