Net Zero Consultant

Leyton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leyton is seeking a commercially minded Net Zero Consultant & Energy Auditor to launch our UK carbon reduction service line. This brand-new, high-autonomy role will lead onsite energy audits, design net‑zero strategies for corporate clients, and partner with our business development team to drive growth.

You will conduct technical surveys of client facilities, deliver ESOS Phase 4 compliance assessments, perform data analysis, quantify carbon reduction opportunities, and support cross‑selling

Qualifications

• ESOS Lead Assessor with current registration or eligible to register within 3 months.
• 2+ years energy auditing experience relevant to PAS 51215:2014 (4+ years preferred).
• Experience leading audits for large organizations (250+ employees).
• Strong knowledge of ESOS Regulations 2014 and Phase 4 updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite energy audits across client facilities.
• Deliver ESOS Phase 4 assessments and standardized reporting.
• Profile energy consumption and calculate intensity metrics.
• Quantify carbon-reduction opportunities with payback and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Support business development with project scoping and pitches.

Skills

ESOS Lead Assessor

Energy auditing

Data analysis

Carbon strategy development

Client engagement

Project management

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially minded Net Zero Consultant & Energy Auditor to launch and reshape our UK carbon reduction service line. This is a brand-new, high‑autonomy role where you will lead onsite energy audits, design net‑zero strategies for corporate clients, and partner with our business development team to drive growth.

What You Will Be Doing

• Onsite Energy Audits: Conduct technical surveys of client facilities (assessing heating, cooling, lighting, compressed air, and plant rooms).
• ESOS Compliance: Deliver end‑to‑end ESOS Phase 4 compliance assessments and standardized reporting in line with PAS 51215:2014.
• Data Analysis: Perform consumption profiling, identify significant energy consumption, and calculate intensity metrics.
• Carbon Strategies: Quantify and prioritize carbon‑reduction opportunities, including payback and life‑cycle cost analysis.
• Commercial Growth: Partner with UK Business Development to attend pitches, scope projects, and identify cross‑selling opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience

• ESOS Lead Assessor: Current membership on an approved register (CIBSE, Energy Institute, EMA, Elmhurst, etc.) or eligible to register within 3 months of appointment.
• Auditing Background: 2+ years of professional energy auditing experience relevant to PAS 51215:2014 (4+ years preferred).
• Scale: Proven experience leading audits for large organizations (250+ employees).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of ESOS Regulations 2014, including recent Phase 4 updates.

Key Attributes

• Commercially Minded: Comfortable collaborating with sales and finance teams to drive business value.
• Autonomous: A self‑starter who takes complete ownership of report quality and delivery speed.
• Strong Character: An engaging, collaborative professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

How We Started

Leyton remains first and foremost an entrepreneurial adventure, which began with the perseverance of two determined characters: François Gouilliard co‑founder and chairman, and Olivier de Beauminy, Co‑founder.