Sustainability Consultant

Lucion; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consulting firm in Leeds is looking for an experienced Sustainability Consultant to join their team. The role involves providing expert guidance across sustainability management, focusing on climate change assessments and energy audits. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and proven project management skills. This position offers a supportive environment that values integrity, innovation, and commitment to sustainability. Competitive benefits including a salary sacrifice car scheme and additional wellness initiatives are included.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts platform

Cashback health scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant subject, preferably Environmental Science or Climate Change.
• Depth of knowledge in Climate change and GHG Assessments.
• Excellent IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance in sustainability management.
• Lead project management in sustainability projects.
• Deliver technical support in Climate change and GHG Assessments.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Climate change expertise

Energy Audits

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

MSc in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Introduction

Sustainability Consultant

Who Are We?

Lucion is a purpose-driven, beyond net‑zero company, dedicated to protecting people from hazardous environments and protecting the environment from the impacts of people. Our name, Luc (to illuminate) / ion (to take action), reflects our mission, to shed light on challenges and take action. We facilitate the sustainable development of clients across 12 key sectors worldwide providing risk mitigation services through inspection, assessment, and advisory services. Our commitment to quality across those areas is reflected in our ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 accreditations. We are the first choice for a safer and more sustainable future.

Culture and Values

The very nature of what we do ensures that our values are embedded in our daily work and so, has established a clear culture of Integrity, Innovation, Sustainability, Trust, and Commitment. The ability to act out our values daily brings purpose to what we do and brings satisfaction to our employees’ work through engagement, motivation, and values‑based roles.

When you join Lucion, you join more than just a set of work colleagues. We are a like-minded community with a shared vision to protect people and planet.

Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our sector leading Sustainability team, providing expert guidance and support across all aspects of sustainability management. From initial assessments and strategy development to implementation and reporting including materiality assessments, support with streamlined energy and carbon reporting regulations (SECR), climate disclosure assistance, and net zero assessment and validations.

The role provides an opportunity for you to join our well‑established Sustainability team that is responsible for the management and delivery of a range of technical projects.

We are looking for an experienced sustainability consultant with a broad skill set specialising in sustainability. The successful applicant will be a proficient project manager, will be comfortable talking to clients, and will be enthusiastic and excited to support the leader of a team of talented sustainability consultants.

How You’ll Contribute

• Leadership, technical and operational delivery, with support from the Service Lead.
• Technical support in areas such as climate change and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Assessments, Energy Audits, environmental compliance with an understanding of sustainability.
• Project management and delivery of projects within the UK and Europe.
• Financial management, accountability for meeting budgets, and reporting key metrics to the Service Lead.
• Client account management, day to day client liaison, and supporting members of the team with client communications.
• Production of proposals and technical deliverables to ensure that client requirements are met to a high technical standard.
• Technical interpretation of data and delivering commercially‑sound advice to clients in order for them to meet their objectives.
• Management of suppliers and third‑party technical specialists to deliver projects in an efficient and cost‑effective manner.
• Demonstrate the behaviours, vision, and values of the business and drive these throughout the team and beyond.

Knowledge and Skills

• Degree in relevant subject and preferably a secondary degree i.e. MSc, or discipline related qualification in Environmental Science/Engineering, Geography, or Climate Change.
• Depth of knowledge within Climate change and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Assessments, Energy Audits, environmental compliance with an understanding of sustainability.
• Proven project management and people leadership skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence (preferable).

Behaviours You Will Demonstrate

Please note the below is an example of how this can be completed but these need to be ROLE SPECIFIC

Integrity

• Acts with honesty, respect, fairness, and transparency in all our endeavours and interactions
• Promotes diversity, inclusion, and equality in our workplace
• Remains consistent in the quality of the delivery of our actions and behaviours

Innovation

• Empowers one other to challenge the status quo and seek out new opportunities
• Pursues ideas that have the potential to make a positive difference to our community by raising quality or driving improvement
• Flexible and able to adapt to a changing work environment
• Demonstrates resilience and determination by using initiative to be resourceful and work without always being told what to do

Trust

• Always manages sensitive information appropriately
• Listens to our community, giving everyone a voice and working together to find solutions
• Builds trusted relationships at all levels across our community

Commitment

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic to deliver our mission and culture
• Decisive and able to take responsibility for actions
• Understands compliance and the need to follow Group procedures
• Strives for excellence in all that we do

Sustainability

• Contributes to a thriving working environment in which our colleagues can grow and encourage one another to make a positive impact on the world around us
• Committed to supporting environmental, charitable, and sustainable practices and initiatives within our workplace

Benefits –

• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts platform
• EAP
• Cashback health scheme
• Life Assurance

Lucion is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all individuals in a fair and equal manner by creating an inclusive and open environment.

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