Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A little more about your role…
We are looking for candidates from an environmental background with a passion and experience in carbon quantification and management. Joining the team at this critical time for climate action presents a great opportunity to influence the national agenda, shape best practice decarbonisation approaches and play a meaningful role on the pathway to Net Zero.
Your Responsibilities:
* Working with clients as diverse as National Highways, The Crown Estate, London City Airports, Mercedes, TIER, numerous government bodies and local authorities, utility providers, private developers, investors and banks – and many others.
* Collaborating with colleagues across Sustainability & Climate Change, and the wider business to deliver meaningful solutions to reduce carbon across value chains and embed carbon conscious decision-making throughout business departments.
* Providing presentations and reports on a variety of topics, including net zero strategies, carbon management approaches, and lifecycle assessments to meet varying client requirements.
* Contributing to the development of our carbon management service offerings and supporting business development activities, including bid writing for small to large scale proposals.
* Marketing WSP's carbon management capability via networking, seminars, thought leadership, and general business development.
* Contributing to and directing the strategic vision of the carbon team across the business.
* Developing junior staff and providing technical and project-based direction.
Your Team:
You'll be part of a dynamic and growing team that:
* Works with clients across a variety of sectors, including the renewables industry, food and beverage, and major infrastructure sectors.
* Offers great opportunities for learning, development, and progression.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
* Demonstrable experience in a leadership role within a professional business environment, for instance in consultancy or other relevant organisation.
* Significant experience of delivering projects, developing strategies, and implementing change.
* Substantial experience of engaging with clients at senior manager and executive levels.
* Deep applied knowledge of UK and international legislation, policy, and guidance in the net zero sector.
* Competency in conducting numerical analyses in Excel, using carbon software and digital platforms, apps, and producing concise, impactful written/presentation outputs to communicate to clients.
* Ability to work well with a wide range of people on a global basis.
* Experience leading high-quality, multi-discipline fee proposals.
* Expertise in providing technical guidance in carbon strategy management, quantification methodologies, and governance.
* A track record of delivering a variety of complex projects, allocating time efficiently, and consistently meeting deadlines.
* Experience mentoring junior staff and fostering a ‘carbon conscious culture’.
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.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
With us, you can. Apply today.
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