Managing Consultant - Climate Change and Net Zero (Mid-Senior Level)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Managing Consultant specializing in Climate Change and Net Zero strategies. This role offers the chance to lead projects that help organizations achieve net-zero emissions through strategic guidance and technical expertise. You will engage with clients in the heavy industry sector, analyzing carbon emissions, developing GHG inventories, and creating decarbonization strategies. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to sustainability and make a significant impact by supporting clients in navigating their climate change challenges. This position also offers flexible working arrangements, fostering a collaborative culture focused on career development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working options

Career development support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting or related fields.
• Deep knowledge of GHG accounting and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and coordinate project teams.
• Analyze carbon emissions and develop emissions reduction roadmaps.

Skills

GHG accounting

Project management

Data visualization

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree

5+ years’ experience in environmental consulting

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Managing Consultant - Climate Change and Net Zero (Mid-Senior Level), Bristol

Client: ERM

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e3fbfa9a5c1a

Job Views: 13

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Managing Consultant – Net Zero - Heavy Industry

The Role

Due to significant growth in demand for our corporate GHG accounting, reporting, and emissions reduction services, there is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced individual to join our climate change consultancy team, focusing on the heavy industry sector.

The successful candidate will join our multidisciplinary team, supporting ERM’s client organizations on challenges related to energy and climate change, including:

• Accounting of greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3), including developing inventories for heavy industry and hard-to-abate sectors aligned with industry best practices
• Identifying technological and strategic GHG reduction opportunities and integrating these into strategic climate action roadmaps
• Reporting climate performance in sustainability reports and CDP disclosures
• Embedding climate change considerations within risk management frameworks and strategic planning
• Conducting physical climate change and transition risk assessments, aligned with TCFD recommendations
• Engaging and building governance capacity from the board to operational levels

Our role as consultants is to help clients achieve sustainable development objectives and manage related risks and opportunities effectively. The team collaborates with other ERM practice areas, including sustainability strategy, impact assessment, due diligence, and risk management, to deliver value-added services globally.

Role and key responsibilities

As a Net Zero Managing Consultant, you will assist organizations in achieving net-zero emissions by providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and innovative solutions. Projects typically involve Net Zero strategies, GHG inventories, and decarbonization strategies, with opportunities to serve as a key advisor to major clients.

Your responsibilities include:

• Acting as project manager, leading client engagements, and coordinating teams
• Analyzing carbon emissions, setting targets (SBTi), and developing emissions reduction roadmaps
• Supporting clients in meeting assessment and disclosure requirements
• Overseeing report and presentation preparations and managing project delivery
• Developing proposals and supporting business development efforts

Core Skills

Technical Knowledge

• Relevant degree or 5+ years’ experience in environmental consulting or related fields
• Sector experience in heavy industry is advantageous
• Deep knowledge of GHG accounting and reporting standards (GHG Protocol, SBTi, etc.)

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, with experience in data visualization tools
• Experience managing large projects and complex datasets
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills

Characteristics and Soft Skills

• Strong client engagement and communication skills
• People management and mentoring abilities
• Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable mindset
• Organized, problem-solver, and eager to learn

At ERM, we value diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and home working options. We foster a respectful, open, and collaborative culture that supports your career development and well-being.