Sustainability & Carbon Engineer

Bouygues Travaux Publics; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Travaux Publics is seeking a Sustainability & Carbon Engineer to support carbon management and sustainability activities on the Lower Thames Crossing programme in the UK. You will collect and analyse data, contribute to whole-life carbon assessments, and work with project teams to improve environmental performance across the programme, reporting to the Carbon Manager.

We welcome candidates with backgrounds in sustainability, environmental management, civil engineering or construction

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, environmental science or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or carbon management roles.
• Experience with data, reporting, analysis, or performance management systems.
• Understanding of sustainability and carbon management in infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to analyse information and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of carbon and sustainability objectives.
• Collaborate with project teams to collect, analyze, and report performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve sustainability and carbon performance.
• Support governance, reporting, and assurance activities.
• Provide technical guidance on carbon, sustainability, and environmental matters.
• Promote best-practice approaches to sustainability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering or environmental degree

Related discipline degree

Job description

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.
The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK - creating six times more green space than road. The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their valuable time.
We have a diverse programme team on LTC that reflects the communities we work in and fosters an inclusive culture by actively supporting the programme's Purpose, Principles and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks.
Job Title: Sustainability & Carbon Engineer
Department: Carbon Team
Reporting to: Carbon Manager

The Role

The Sustainability Engineer will support the delivery of carbon and sustainability activities across the programme, working under the direction of the Carbon Manager. The role will work closely with project teams and stakeholders to promote effective carbon management, robust data reporting, and continuous improvement in environmental and sustainability performance.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the collection, analysis, validation, and reporting of carbon and sustainability data across the programme, helping teams understand performance and identify opportunities for improvement. They will support programme-wide governance, assurance, and reporting activities while contributing to whole-life carbon assessments and the development of sustainable delivery practices.
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in sustainability, environmental management, carbon management, civil engineering, construction, infrastructure delivery, or related disciplines who are passionate about delivering positive environmental outcomes and supporting the transition to a low-carbon future.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of the programme's carbon and sustainability objectives.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to collect, analyse, and report carbon and environmental performance information.
• Identify opportunities to improve sustainability and carbon performance and support the implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to carbon assessments, reporting, governance, and assurance activities across the programme.
• Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues on carbon, sustainability, and environmental management matters.
• Support the development and promotion of best-practice approaches to sustainability, carbon management, and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, construction, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, engineering, environmental, sustainability, or carbon management roles.
• Experience working with data, reporting, analysis, or performance management systems.
• Understanding of sustainability, environmental, or carbon management principles and their application within infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to analyse information, solve problems, and communicate findings clearly.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience of carbon accounting, environmental reporting, sustainability management systems, or performance reporting platforms.
• Experience undertaking or supporting Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), whole-life carbon assessments, or similar environmental assessments.
• Familiarity with standards and frameworks such as PAS 2080, GHG Protocol, RICS Whole Life Carbon, ISO 14001, or equivalent.
• Experience working on major infrastructure, construction, or engineering projects.
• Experience supporting, mentoring, or coordinating colleagues across teams.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional institution.