Principal Sustainability & Carbon Consultant - Manchester - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Principal Sustainability & Carbon Consultant - Manchester

CTJ47

£55,000 - £65,000

This is a fantastic opportunity for 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 client is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies with over 30,000 employees worldwide, where they offer the opportunity to shape some of the world's most exciting projects for future generations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading on carbon, sustainability, and net zero for the 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.

Requirements for the Principal Sustainability & Energy Consultant :

• 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.
• Prior 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.

What are the benefits?

• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + buy/sell scheme
• Competitive salary
• Training and clear career progression
• Private healthcare
• Working from home equipment
• Staff incentives

In order to discuss this Principal Sustainability & Carbon Consultant role and other positions within the energy and Sustainability sectors please call Callum on or email your CV to