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About The Opportunity
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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Working with clients as diverse as National Highways, The Crown Estate, London City Airports, Mercedes, TIER, numerous government bodies, local authorities, utility providers, private developers, investors, and banks.
* 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 net zero strategies, carbon management approaches, and lifecycle assessments to meet varying client requirements.
* Preparing groundwork for organizations to pursue meaningful and purpose-led strategies, including setting targets (e.g., science-based, and net zero road maps and strategies).
* 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 various sectors, including the renewables industry, food and beverage, and major infrastructure sectors.
* Offers great opportunities for learning, development, and progression.
* Has demonstrable experience in a leadership role within a professional business environment, such as consultancy or other relevant organizations.
* Possesses significant experience in delivering projects, developing strategies, and implementing change.
* Demonstrates substantial experience in engaging with clients at senior manager and executive levels.
* Holds deep applied knowledge of UK and international legislation, policy, and guidance in the net zero sector.
* Is fully competent in conducting numerical analyses in Excel, using carbon software and digital platforms, and producing concise, impactful written/presentation outputs to communicate with clients.
* Works well with a wide range of people on a global basis.
* Has led high-quality, multi-discipline fee proposals.
* Provided expert technical guidance in carbon strategy management, quantification methodologies, and governance.
* Has a track record of delivering a variety of complex projects, allocating time efficiently, and consistently meeting deadlines.
* Mentored junior staff and fostered a carbon-conscious culture.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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