ENERGY & CARBON CONSULTANT Sustainable Energy First (SE First) THE ROLE Sustainable Energy First is seeking an ambitious and technically capable Energy & Carbon Consultant to join its growing Sustainable Solutions team. This is an exciting opportunity for a sustainability professional who is passionate about helping organisations reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions and progress towards their Net Zero ambitions. The successful candidate will work across a diverse portfolio of client projects, applying technical expertise to deliver high-quality energy and carbon consultancy services while building trusted relationships with clients. The Energy & Carbon Consultant will play a key role in identifying opportunities for improved energy performance, delivering insightful analysis, conducting audits and developing practical recommendations that support both environmental and commercial objectives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Project Delivery \\* Deliver energy and carbon management projects to agreed quality standards and timescales. \\* Manage a varied workload across multiple client projects and contracts. \\* Undertake site visits, audits, assessments and reporting activities. \\* Monitor project progress and escalate risks or issues where appropriate. \\* Support the successful delivery of client and organisational sustainability objectives. Technical Consultancy \\* Analyse complex energy, carbon and sustainability-related datasets. \\* Produce clear, accurate and actionable reports, recommendations and technical deliverables. \\* Conduct energy and carbon audits and identify opportunities for improvement and savings. \\* Apply relevant regulatory and voluntary frameworks appropriately. \\* Deliver robust analysis that supports client decision-making and sustainability goals. Client Engagement \\* Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders. \\* Present findings, recommendations and technical information in a clear and professional manner. \\* Act as a trusted advisor and day-to-day point of contact for clients. \\* Contribute to a positive client experience through high-quality service delivery. Continuous Improvement & Innovation \\* Contribute ideas to enhance services, products and methodologies. \\* Share knowledge and best practice across the wider team. \\* Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. \\* Collaborate with colleagues across the business to maximise project impact and outcomes. Business Development Support \\* Provide technical input to client enquiries and sales opportunities. \\* Identify opportunities for additional services within existing projects. \\* Support the growth and development of SE First's sustainability solutions offering. ABOUT YOU Essential Experience & Skills \\* Degree qualified, or equivalent professional experience, in a technical, environmental, sustainability-related or consultancy discipline. \\* Experience within energy management, carbon management and sustainability projects. \\* Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate findings into meaningful insights. \\* Experience identifying energy and carbon reduction opportunities and producing recommendations for clients. \\* Working knowledge of UK energy and carbon regulations, legislation and reporting frameworks. \\* Experience operating within a client-facing consultancy environment. \\* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. \\* Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism. \\* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills. Desirable Experience \\* Energy audit experience. \\* Carbon auditing and reporting experience. \\* Exposure to Net Zero strategies and decarbonisation programmes. \\* Experience supporting commercial or business development activities. \\* Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and industry best practice. WHY JOIN SE FIRST? SE First is a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to helping businesses create a more sustainable future. Joining the Sustainable Solutions team provides the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly contribute to energy efficiency, carbon reduction and long-term environmental impact. This role offers exposure to a wide range of sectors, clients and sustainability challenges, making it an excellent opportunity for a consultant looking to further develop their technical expertise, client engagement and project delivery skills within a growing and highly relevant market.
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