Sustainability & Carbon Engineer

Bouygues Construction SA; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Bouygues Travaux Publics seeks a Sustainability & Carbon Engineer to join the Carbon Team in Tilbury, UK. You will deliver carbon and sustainability activities across the LTC programme, collecting and reporting data, and driving improvements in environmental performance.

We value expertise in carbon management, lifecycle assessments, and working across multidisciplinary project teams to advance sustainable delivery on major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, environmental science, sustainability, construction, or related discipline.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, environmental, sustainability, or carbon management roles.
• Experience with data, reporting, analysis, or performance management systems.
• Understanding of sustainability and carbon management principles in infrastructure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement across teams.
• Ability to analyse information, solve problems, and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Support carbon and sustainability objectives delivery across the programme.
• Collaborate with project teams to collect, analyse, and report carbon and environmental data.
• Identify opportunities to improve sustainability and carbon performance and support implementation.
• Contribute to carbon assessments, reporting, governance, and assurance.
• Provide technical support and guidance on carbon, sustainability, and environmental management.
• Promote best-practice approaches to sustainability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering degree

Environmental science degree

Sustainability degree

Industry experience

Data analysis

Carbon management knowledge

Stakeholder comms

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in engineering

Degree in environmental science

Degree in sustainability

Equivalent practical experience

Job description

Job Location City: Tilbury, Tilbury OR Thames Estuary

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Contract Type: Permanent

Pole: TRAVAUX PUBLICS (AP003)

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based

Travel Requirements: Weekly travel required

Requisition ID: 4264

Information at a Glance

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.