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

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Managing Consultant to drive climate change initiatives in the heavy industry sector. This role involves leading projects focused on greenhouse gas accounting, developing emissions reduction strategies, and providing clients with innovative solutions to achieve net-zero emissions. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, engage with clients, and help shape sustainability strategies that align with industry best practices. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a strong background in environmental consulting, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the fight against climate change.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of carbon emissions and develop reduction roadmaps.
• Support clients in meeting assessment and disclosure requirements.

Skills

GHG accounting

Climate change strategy

Project management

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), London

Client: ERM

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2dc30c4863bf

Job Views: 13

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

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 climate action roadmaps.
• Reporting climate performance in sustainability reports and CDP disclosures.
• Embedding climate change within risk management frameworks and strategy planning.
• Conducting physical climate change and transition risk assessments, aligned with TCFD recommendations.
• Engaging and building governance capacity across organizational levels.

Our role as consultants is to help clients achieve sustainable development objectives and manage related risks and opportunities effectively.

The team collaborates with ERM’s other practice areas, providing opportunities to assist in sustainability strategy, impact assessments, due diligence, performance management, and risk management for our international clients.

Role and key responsibilities

As a Net Zero Managing Consultant, you will help organizations achieve net-zero emissions by providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and innovative solutions. Projects typically include Net Zero strategy, GHG inventories, and decarbonization strategies. You will act as a key advisor to ERM’s clients, managing projects and leading teams.

• Lead analysis of carbon emissions, target setting (SBTi), and developing emissions reduction roadmaps.
• Support clients in meeting assessment and disclosure requirements.
• Oversee report and presentation preparation, managing junior staff.
• Develop proposals and support business development efforts across sectors.

Core Skills

Technical knowledge

• Relevant degree or 5+ years’ experience in environmental consulting or related fields.
• Experience in heavy industry sectors is advantageous.
• Deep knowledge of GHG accounting, reporting principles, and schemes (e.g., GHG Protocol, SBTi).
• Understanding of climate legislation, management systems, and economic analysis of GHG reductions.

Technical skills

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, with the ability to build complex tools.
• Experience managing large projects and datasets.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Characteristics and soft skills

• Client engagement and communication skills.
• People management and mentoring abilities.
• Collaborative, proactive, and well-organized.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Self-motivated with a high standard of work.

ERM values diversity, inclusion, and flexible working arrangements, fostering a respectful and collaborative environment.