Whole Life Carbon & Sustainability Engineer (Building Services) in Glasgow

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We are looking for a Whole Life Carbon & Sustainability Engineer to support the delivery of sustainable building solutions, supporting the UK Properties & Buildings business delivering sustainability and Net Zero strategies with a focus on Whole Life Carbon Assessment and Circular Economy advice.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and design teams to produce accurate reports and identify opportunities to reduce both embodied and operational carbon emissions.
• Conduct whole life carbon assessments including:

• Compliance with RICS Professional Standard “Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment” (2023)
• Building services embodied carbon assessments following the TM65 calculation methodology
• Façade assessments following the CWCT calculation methodology
• Compliance with upcoming UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard requirements
• Alignment with specific client requirements for reporting of whole life carbon emissions
• Quantification of appropriate low carbon approaches considering both alternative design options and alternative material specifications in-line with current industry guidance and market trends

Key Competencies And Experience

• A technical understanding of Whole Life Carbon assessment standards, methodologies and guidance (RICS Professional Standard “Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment” (2023), TM65, CWCT, etc).
• Shows a commitment and drive for low-carbon design; with a background in lifecycle assessment
• Experience undertaking Whole Life Carbon assessments with minimal design information and assessing the suitability of the design information provided.
• Skilled in assessing the feasibility and quantifying the impacts of low embodied carbon design solutions.
• Analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in report writing, presentation, and time management skills.
• Experience working with a range of carbon data sources (Environmental Product Declarations, TM65 forms, Product Environmental Profile).
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)

Qualifications

• Degree in an Architectural, Engineering or Environmental subject

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

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What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.