Sustainability Consultant

An Energy Consultancy based in the Midlands is seeking to appoint a Net Zero specialist to join their Sustainability & Engineering Team.

This leadership position encompasses the management and successful delivery of all net zero & carbon compliance services. These include a net zero service, energy & carbon analysis & reporting, SECR and the delivery of all relevant consultancy projects.

In addition, with the net zero market continuously evolving, there is a requirement to lead product development in this area, helping the business to maintain & grow its position within the sector.

Primary duties

Net Zero

• Oversee, and control the departmental budget dedicated to net zero.

• Develop net zero service offering, ensuring the delivery of accurate information & insights

• Build and maintain revenue generating a net zero pipeline across the customer base.

• Lead greenhouse gas accounting, carbon reduction, and net zero strategies with blue chips

• Be responsible for guiding and advising organizations through their net zero targets

• Assist with carbon reduction, and net zero plans acting as the sponsor / lead on projects.

• Identify initiatives to support social value commitments & work with stakeholders in business.

• Develop and maintain the annual social value report.

• Collaborate with other departments to promote and integrate net zero initiatives.

• Lead and mentor a team, fostering an environment of personal growth.

• Define KPIs to monitor service quality, customer satisfaction, and team performance.

• Report on impact of service initiatives, providing recommendations for improvements

• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies related to net zero.

Skill Requirement:

• GHG reporting expertise (GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1).

• Familiarity with emissions factor databases and third-party foot printing software tools.

• Proven leadership in consultancy or relevant fields

• Project leadership in carbon/net zero projects

• Research and exceptional analytical skills

Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of low carbon transition and regulatory frameworks.

• Knowledge of UK and international legislation & policies in carbon accounting and net zero.

• Master’s degree in architectural engineering, sustainability, building services engineering, energy or similar.

• Comprehensive carbon transition knowledge

Experience

• Track record of leading carbon/net zero projects, including supply chain management.

• 5+ years’ experience as a leader in the net zero consultancy sector.

• Track record of leading carbon/net zero projects, including supply chain management.