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Your new companyA world-leading engineering professional services and project management company,Your new roleOur client is seeking a highly capable Sustainability and Carbon specialist with extensive experience in embedding sustainability into large-scale infrastructure projects and corporate strategies.Location: Bristol or London.They are one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with over 30,000 employees worldwide.The Sustainability and Carbon team advises clients on how they can decarbonise their activities alongside increasing performance across other areas of sustainability. Some of the work includes industry-leading Decarbonisation / Net Zero Roadmaps, Whole Life Carbon Assessments, Sustainability Assessments, TCFD and Carbon Accountancy amongst many others - all while leveraging the latest digital tools. Due to the overarching nature of sustainability and the need for far-reaching action, the team works across all sectors; large scale energy projects, water, rail, highways, airports and local and central government. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other teams across the business, at the strategic level as well as through the lifecycle of major infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a well-established candidate looking to further develop their career within this rapidly growing space. The candidate will create positive sustainable change for high-profile clients throughout the UK, where capability, an eagerness to learn and support the development of others will be both recognised and rewarded!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 on external networks and continue to build their personal, team and company reputation.Lead and support bid proposals.What you'll need to succeedThe 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 sectorWhat you'll get in returnFlexible working25 days leavePrivate medicalShare Incentive PlanElectric Vehicle SchemePensionWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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