Principal Consultant - Decarbonisation in London

Principal Consultant - Decarbonisation in London

London Full-Time 70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Timely Recruit Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead decarbonisation projects and create actionable plans for businesses.
  • Company: Dynamic consultancy focused on sustainability and climate solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, and pension scheme.
  • Other info: Mentor junior consultants and enjoy excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the fight against climate change while advancing your career.
  • Qualifications: 8+ years in sustainability or decarbonisation consulting with strong financial modelling skills.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.

Location: London – Hybrid

Salary & Package: £65,000 – £78,000 (Depending on experience)

  • Private medical insurance
  • Pension & life assurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Hybrid working

About the Role

Our client is hiring for an experienced Consultant to lead decarbonisation and transition planning projects for corporates, Private Equity-backed businesses and mid-market organisations across the UK and Europe. This is a senior client-facing role focused on turning net zero ambitions into practical, costed and deliverable implementation plans across estates, fleet, operations, energy and supply chains. You will also support wider climate and sustainability advisory projects, including Scope 3 reduction planning, IFRS S2 readiness and climate risk.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead decarbonisation and transition planning engagements
  • Identify and assess key decarbonisation levers, including energy efficiency, heating and cooling, controls, lighting, renewable energy, fleet electrification, retrofit, supplier engagement and operational change.
  • Develop practical carbon reduction roadmaps and investment cases
  • Assess energy, operational and supply chain decarbonisation opportunities
  • Build ROI, CapEx and payback models to support investment decisions
  • Present board-level recommendations to senior stakeholders
  • Support business development, proposals and client growth
  • Mentor junior consultants and support team capability development

Requirements

  • 8+ years’ experience in sustainability, energy, engineering or decarbonisation consulting
  • Strong financial modelling and commercial advisory skills
  • Combination of Decarbonisation expertise and Commercial Leadership
  • Carbon reduction delivery
  • Significant experience in decarbonisation, built environment, engineering, sustainability consulting.
  • Support clients across different ownership structures by linking decarbonisation to operational efficiency and value creation.
  • Ability to turn financial and technical analysis into clear business cases that support investment decisions and senior stakeholder buy-in.
  • Experience delivering practical carbon reduction programmes
  • Experience of coordinating engineers, contractors, surveyors, technology providers or implementation partners.
  • Strong understanding of Scope 1, 2 and Scope 3 emissions
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience within Private Equity, investor advisory or built environment decarbonisation is advantageous

Principal Consultant - Decarbonisation in London employer: Timely Recruit Ltd

As a Principal Consultant in Decarbonisation at our London office, you will join a forward-thinking team dedicated to driving impactful sustainability initiatives across the UK and Europe. We offer a supportive hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a cycle to work scheme, all while fostering a culture of mentorship and professional growth. Our commitment to employee development ensures that you will have ample opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Timely Recruit Ltd

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We think you need these skills to ace Principal Consultant - Decarbonisation in London

Decarbonisation Expertise
Transition Planning
Energy Efficiency Assessment
Financial Modelling
Commercial Advisory Skills
Carbon Reduction Delivery
Stakeholder Management