Carbon Analyst

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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…

Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, with significant impacts on ecosystems, economies, and communities worldwide. The transportation and construction sectors are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, making the need for effective carbon management more critical than ever. As part of our commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction, we are seeking a dedicated Carbon Analyst to join our growing team delivering highway and transportation schemes for Local Authorities across the UK.

Responsibilities

You will be involved with the carbon management of highway and transport schemes delivered for Local Authority clients. As a carbon analyst your responsibilities will include:

1. Offering advice on carbon management practices to ensure projects embed decarbonisation throughout the project lifecycle.
2. Assessing and quantifying emissions from schemes, including capital, operational and user emissions.
3. Setting baselines to inform carbon budgets and reduction targets.
4. Demonstrating carbon reduction through identification and embedment of low carbon interventions in line with the carbon reduction hierarchy.
5. Supporting local authorities to embed carbon management within their procurement processes and existing contracts.

In your role, you’ll also have opportunities to work across WSP’s wider Local Government sector teams specialising in carbon management and broader sustainability challenges.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

Qualification

• A degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or a related field.

Knowledge

• Familiarity with the PAS2080 standard and its application in project settings.
• An understanding of the principles of climate change mitigation, resilience and adaptation.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence in adapting information into concise, plain-language summaries.
• A deep interest and passion for delivering net zero.

Experience

• Experience in carbon management, particularly within the transportation and construction sectors.

Experience of scheme development for local or regional authorities.

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.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 69,300 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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 & Diversity

We welcome applicants with diverse 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 diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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.

Med24 offers you and your family unlimited telephone access to an NHS doctor, available 24/7, with options for face-to-face video consultations. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

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.