LCA Consultant : Embodied Carbon and Net:Zero Strategy

TipTopJob; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy is seeking an experienced LCA Consultant to join their London team. This pivotal role focuses on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and embodied carbon, offering the chance to influence low-carbon strategies across high-profile built environment projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in sustainability and proven experience in delivering LCAs.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working options

Clear progression within a collaborative team

CPD support and regular learning opportunities

Participation in innovative net-zero projects

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in embodied carbon and LCA methodology.
• Proven experience delivering LCAs in line with EN 15978.
• Ability to lead and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed LCAs for construction projects.
• Lead efforts on embodied carbon reporting and compliance.
• Advise on circular economy principles and decarbonisation opportunities.

Skills

Technical expertise in embodied carbon

LCA methodology

Proficiency in LCA software

Understanding of BREEAM and LEED

Client relationship management

Education

Background in sustainability or environmental engineering

Tools

OneClick LCA

eTool

SimaPro

GaBi

Job description

LCA Consultant: Embodied Carbon and Net Zero Strategy

4 days ago | Be among the first 25 applicants

Location: London

Salary: GBP50,000 - GBP65,000

Reference: CTJ89

A leading sustainability consultancy is seeking an experienced LCA Consultant to join their London team. This pivotal role focuses on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and embodied carbon, offering the chance to influence low-carbon strategies across high-profile built environment projects.

With increasing emphasis on GLA, BREEAM, and wider net-zero carbon requirements, this role requires a candidate with a deep understanding of embodied carbon to lead project delivery and guide clients through evolving sustainability frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed LCAs for construction and infrastructure projects using tools such as OneClick LCA, eTool, or similar.
• Lead efforts on embodied carbon reporting, reduction strategies, and regulatory compliance.
• Support Whole Life Carbon (WLC) assessments aligned with GLA and RICS methodologies.
• Advise on circular economy principles, materials selection, and decarbonisation opportunities.
• Contribute to sustainability certifications (BREEAM, LEED, WELL) through accurate carbon assessments.
• Stay ahead of net-zero and carbon legislation, supporting clients with strategic insights.

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong technical expertise in embodied carbon and LCA methodology.
• Proven experience delivering LCAs in line with EN 15978, RICS WLC guidance, or GLA requirements.
• Proficiency in LCA software (OneClick, eTool, SimaPro, GaBi, etc.).
• Solid understanding of BREEAM, LEED, or similar certification processes.
• Ability to lead and mentor team members, manage client relationships, and produce technical reports.
• Background in sustainability, environmental engineering, architecture, or related disciplines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Clear progression within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
• CPD support and regular learning opportunities.
• Participation in some of the UK’s most innovative net-zero and sustainability projects.

If interested, apply to the seniority level: Mid-Senior level, employment type: Full-time.

Job Function

• Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries

• Advertising Services

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