Senior Carbon Consultant

Purosearch Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40k-£55k per annum

Professional development

Diverse high-profile projects

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. in London is seeking a Senior Carbon Consultant to join our growing sustainability team. You will lead Whole Life Carbon assessments for buildings, infrastructure and operations, delivering practical advice to clients.

The role requires strong knowledge of WLC and Net Zero Carbon, with the ability to manage projects, interpret data and present findings clearly to clients and teams. A proven track record in carbon consultancy is essential.

Qualifications

• Several years in carbon consultancy or related field.
• Strong experience delivering Whole Life Carbon assessments.
• Understanding of embodied and operational carbon.
• Experience with Net Zero strategies or pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Whole Life Carbon assessments for buildings, infrastructure and operations.
• Develop Net Zero Carbon strategies and pathways for projects and clients.
• Interpret environmental data, EPDs and carbon factors for reports.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and client deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and support business development activities.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and clients to identify carbon reduction opportunities.

Skills

WLC assessments

Net Zero

Project leadership

Data interpretation

Client facing

UK standards

EPDs

Education

Sustainability degree

Tools

One Click LCA

eTool

EC3

Job description

Senior Carbon Consultant

Location: London, UK

Salary: £40,000-£55,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Seniority: Senior Consultant

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Carbon Consultant to join our growing sustainability team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a carbon professional who is passionate about helping clients reduce the carbon impact of their buildings, infrastructure and wider operations.

The successful candidate will have strong technical experience in Whole Life Carbon (WLC) and Net Zero Carbon, with the ability to lead projects, undertake detailed analysis and provide practical, commercially focused advice to clients.

You will work across a range of projects, supporting clients from early-stage strategy and design through to delivery, helping them understand, measure and reduce both embodied and operational carbon.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Whole Life Carbon assessments in accordance with relevant UK standards, guidance and industry methodologies.
• Undertake embodied carbon assessments, including product, construction, maintenance, replacement and end-of-life impacts.
• Assess and advise on operational carbon and building energy performance.
• Develop and implement Net Zero Carbon strategies and pathways for buildings, developments and organisations.
• Provide carbon reduction advice throughout the design and construction process.
• Review and interpret environmental data, including Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and embodied carbon factors.
• Develop carbon baselines, reduction targets, benchmarks and improvement plans.
• Work with architects, engineers, contractors, developers and other project stakeholders to identify practical carbon reduction opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, assessments, presentations and client deliverables.
• Present technical findings and recommendations clearly to clients and project teams.
• Support the development of carbon management strategies, policies and frameworks.
• Keep up to date with changes to UK carbon policy, standards, legislation and industry best practice.
• Support junior consultants through technical guidance, mentoring and review of their work.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals, tenders and client presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry stakeholders.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Several years' experience working in carbon consultancy, sustainability consultancy, environmental consultancy, engineering or a related field.
• Strong practical experience delivering Whole Life Carbon assessments.
• Good understanding of embodied and operational carbon.
• Experience developing or delivering Net Zero Carbon strategies and/or pathways.
• Knowledge of relevant UK standards, guidance and methodologies relating to carbon assessment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience using carbon assessment tools, databases and/or modelling software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.
• A commercially minded approach and confidence working directly with clients.

Desirable

• Experience within the built environment, property, construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience with BREEAM, LEED, NABERS UK, Part L, TM54 or other relevant sustainability frameworks.
• Knowledge of BS EN 15978, RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment and other relevant WLC guidance.
• Experience with tools such as One Click LCA, eTool, EC3 or equivalent carbon assessment platforms.
• Experience developing corporate or project-level Net Zero Carbon targets and transition plans.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, architecture, construction or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIBSE, IStructE, RICS, ICE or IEMA.

What We Offer

• £40,000-£55,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-profile carbon and sustainability projects.
• Exposure to leading clients across the built environment and wider business sectors.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The opportunity to take a leading role in helping organisations achieve meaningful carbon reductions and Net Zero ambitions.

About You

You are a technically strong carbon professional who enjoys solving complex problems and turning carbon data into practical recommendations. You are confident working with clients and project teams and can communicate technical concepts in a clear and accessible way.

Most importantly, you are passionate about decarbonisation, Whole Life Carbon and the transition to Net Zero, and you want to play an active role in delivering measurable carbon reductions