Senior Carbon and Climate Consultant

ARUP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant in carbon management to join their Sustainability and Climate Services Group. This role focuses on developing Net Zero strategies and action plans, while providing vital advice on decarbonisation for various projects. You will be instrumental in carbon assessments, technical reviews, and business development activities, contributing to a sustainable future. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, making a positive impact through your work.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workforce

Career growth support

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master's qualification in a relevant field like Carbon Management.
• Knowledge in carbon assessment and modelling including mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake carbon assessments and provide advice on decarbonisation.
• Develop and convey knowledge in carbon and climate change.

Skills

Carbon Management

Climate Change Assessment

Environmental Engineering

Sustainability Supply Chain Management

Technical Review

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Science

Master's in Climate Change Management

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.

Decarbonization can apply to a nation, a region, a city, a district, an organization, an infrastructure asset, a building or a product. We work with our clients to help them understand and minimize their impacts by preparing baselines and net zero strategies and targets, developing whole life cycle reduction pathways and supporting implementation. This can involve devising new policies, innovative business models, introducing new technology, training and cultural programmes, to accelerate and manage the complexity presented by the transition.

The Opportunity

Our UK Sustainability and Climate Services Group is looking for a Senior Consultant in carbon management and assessment for a range of projects which might include developing Net Zero strategies and action plans; sustainability supply chain management; or impact assessment for major infrastructure and other development. We are looking for someone who acknowledges our passion for shaping a better world and will help to develop and deliver our carbon and climate change services bringing technical expertise delivering consultancy services.

The role sits within our North, Northwest Yorkshire geography but flexibility for other UK offices may be considered for the right candidate as the role will require significant cross-regional working.

Key accountabilities will include:

1. Undertaking carbon assessments and providing advice on decarbonisation;
2. Whole life carbon assessment for a range of infrastructure and energy projects;
3. Undertaking technical reviews of others’ carbon modelling;
4. Bringing knowledge to reinforce advice on carbon management to external and internal clients;
5. Upholding the team in business development activities such as preparation of expressions of interest and proposals, networking and client engagement activities;
6. Developing and conveying your knowledge in carbon and climate change in the development of our services and the skills of others.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people with the following skills:

• Bachelor or master’s qualification in a relevant field, such as Carbon and/or Climate Change Management, Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Environmental Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science (with appropriate and relevant knowledge).
• Appropriate chartership or working towards – e.g. Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv, CEng) Desirable
• Knowledge in carbon assessment and modelling including development of mitigation strategies.
• Appreciation of UK and/or devolved administration policy and regulatory framework for carbon and climate.

What we offer you:

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Karin Spies at [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit: https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Closing date: 30 March 2025