Principal Sustainability and Carbon Consultant in Manchester

Deliver what's right for people and our planet.

Our Manchester office is seeking a Sustainability and Carbon Team Leader who is a highly capable Sustainability and Carbon specialist with extensive experience in embedding sustainability into large scale infrastructure projects and corporate strategies who can hit the ground running while providing team/line management.

Our Sustainability and Carbon team advises clients on how they can decarbonise their activities alongside increasing performance across other areas of sustainability. Some of our work includes industry-leading Decarbonisation / Net Zero Roadmaps, Whole Life Carbon Assessments, Sustainability Assessments, TCFD and Carbon Accountancy amongst many others – all while leveraging the latest digital tools. Due to the overarching nature of sustainability and the need for far reaching action, our team works across all sectors; large scale energy projects, water, rail, highways, airports and local and central government.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other teams across the business, at the strategic level as well as through the lifecycle of major infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-established candidate looking to further develop their career within this rapidly growing space. The candidate will create positive sustainable change for high profile clients throughout the UK where capability, an eagerness to learn and support the development of others will be both recognised and rewarded!

Your purpose:

• Leading on carbon, sustainability, and net zero for our existing portfolio of major infrastructure projects and strategic clients.
• Leading the development of innovative carbon and sustainability strategies, designs, solutions and management plans.
• Project manage and coordinate sustainability inputs on major infrastructure projects.
• When required, represent the company at external networks and continue to build their personal, team and company reputation.
• Lead and support bid proposals, helping to author our submissions and ensuring win themes are retained throughout.
• Lead the Manchester/Northern team of sustainability and carbon specialists, providing line management duties and supporting team development.

What you can bring:

• The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in an environmental / engineering related discipline and will be chartered with a recognised relevant professional body.
• Relevant experience and up to date knowledge in some of the following is required: carbon accounting, decarbonisation/net zero roadmaps, sustainability assessments, whole life carbon, sustainability reporting, sustainability strategy, supply chain engagement.
• Have strong report writing, communication and presentation skills which can be tailored to a range of audiences, seniorities and technical competencies.
• Understand UK sustainability and carbon guidance and standards used within infrastructure and in corporate reporting, across both the public and private sector.
• Eagerness to lead, support and develop direct reports within a team.

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.