Sustainability and ESG advisory consultant

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their dynamic team focused on sustainability and ESG strategies. This role offers the opportunity to engage with high-profile clients and contribute to meaningful projects that shape a better future. Candidates will support stakeholder engagement, manage sustainability reporting, and help organizations achieve net zero targets. With a commitment to professional development and a collaborative culture, this is an exciting chance to make a positive impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in sustainability, environment, geography, or business.
• Experience with consultancy and project management.

Responsibilities

• Engage with senior stakeholders for sustainability strategies.
• Support GRESB Reporting for a UK airport.

Skills

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Writing Skills

Presentational Skills

Education

Degree in Sustainability

Degree in Environment

Degree in Geography

Degree in Business

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Find out more about our ESG consultancy business by clicking on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: WSP Education

YOUR TEAM

You’ll be part of a dynamic and growing team that:

1. Prepares the groundwork for organisations to pursue meaningful and purpose-led Sustainability and ESG strategies, including setting targets (e.g. science-based, and net zero road maps and strategies).
2. Liaises with multiple technical teams, including design teams, engineers, and ecologists, and external stakeholders.
3. Has great opportunities for learning, development, and progression.

A Little More About Your Role…

1. Supporting senior stakeholder engagement workshops internally and externally for clients such as IKEA and National Highways.
2. Challenging a global development bank to implement their environmental and sustainability programme using our WSP future ready principles.
3. Undertaking GRESB Reporting for a UK airport with reporting across the Management, Performance and Development modules.
4. Helping a new start-up fibre network company to baseline carbon emissions and implement net zero targets within their organisation – in line with the GHG Protocol and science-based target methodologies.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

1. Relevant degree and/or masters – e.g. in sustainability, environment, geography, business etc.
2. Relevant experience, ideally with a consultancy background.
3. Experience of developing and contributing to bids and managing projects.
4. Excellent research, analytical, writing, and presentational skills.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

Responsibilities

1. Purpose of the role & principal accountabilities (8-10 max).

Qualifications

1. Focus on essential qualifications, skills, and experience to provide greater scope for inclusion.