Carbon, Climate & Sustainability Consultant

Location: Manchester, London, Bath, UK (Hybrid)

The Vacancy

As part of the RSK Group, Nature Positive’s Carbon and Climate team is a long-established greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and reporting provider with extensive experience of GHG assessments, verification and assurance to various standards. The team offers high-quality holistic carbon management plans in support of net-zero and science-based targets; and offers other sustainability services related to climate risk, EIA, BREEAM and built environment sustainability. We are seeking a motivated Consultant to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in delivering a range of sustainability services, empowering organisations to make a positive impact.

Main Responsibilities

• Conducting greenhouse gas (GHG) assessments, verifications, and reports, to help organisations understand their climate impact.
• Helping develop decarbonisation plans to guide organisations towards lower GHG emissions.
• Working on construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring sustainability throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborating with stakeholders through workshops and consultations to promote climate action.
• Assessing climate risks and contributing to environmental impact assessments.
• Contributing to winning project proposals and tenders.
• Playing a role in shaping GHG modelling by contributing to tool generation.
• Involvement in BREEAM and sustainability of the built environment consultancy.

Key Skills & Experience:

• At least 18 months’ experience of relevant or related work (consultancy and/or in-house).
• Knowledge of GHG Protocol and other GHG standards.
• First or 2:1 BA/BSc qualification in a relevant discipline, or demonstration of equivalent practical experience.
• Strong quantitative and Excel skills (this will be assessed as part of the recruitment process).
• Demonstrable research skills.
• Demonstrable experience at self-management and working under your own initiative, including managing and prioritising several projects or workstreams.

Beneficial

• Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. IEMA).
• Any business development or commercial experience, including marketing and design.
• Work experience or placement in a relevant or associated consultancy firm.
• Involvement in or experience of: science-based target setting (SBTs), BREEAM, climate risk assessment and/or TCFD, LCAs, Whole-life carbon (WLC) assessment for the built environment, GIS, Processing large datasets through non-MS Office solutions (R Studio, Alteryx etc.).

Person Specification:

• Initiative and sound judgment: You are a self-starter who makes well-considered decisions.
• Problem-solving and analytical expertise: You can tackle complex challenges and find effective solutions.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal): You clearly articulate ideas in reports, presentations, and discussions.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills: You thrive in collaboration and build positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Highly organized and self-motivated: You manage your time effectively and work independently towards goals.
• Microsoft Office proficiency: You are an expert in using Excel for data analysis, and a highly competent user of Word and Outlook. Competence in other MS Office tools is also beneficial.
• Sustainability: You possess a strong understanding of sustainability principles and carbon accounting methodologies.

Company Benefits:

• Salary between £30k and £37k DOE.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• 36 day annual leave entitlement (including public holidays).
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care.
• Regular training and career development.
• Access to mental health support.

Location: We operate on a flexible working basis. Successful candidates will combine home working with office working from one of Bath, Manchester, or London; you will typically spend at least two days per week in one of these offices.

Hours: This role is full-time (40 hours per week), although we are happy to receive applications from part-time candidates who can offer at least 24 hours per week.

Apply today or for any further information or queries regarding the role please get in touch.

The RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.