Energy & Carbon Consultant

Energy & Carbon Consultant – London to £50,000 + 20% Bonus & Package

Are you passionate about Energy & Carbon Reduction and eager to make a real impact on the world around you?

Talent Motion are working with the UK’s leading independent firm of Development, Built Asset, and Engineering and Sustainability Consultants to help them find a Senior Energy and Carbon Consultant to join their expanding team in London.

• An EOT (Employee Ownership Trust) that places the wellbeing of people and the performance of buildings at the heart of everything they do.
• B Corps Certified - verified to meet high standards of social and environmental performance
• Transparent non-discretionary 20% bonus.
• Full support, training, and mentoring, including sponsorship for CIBSE Level 5 NDEA accreditation and Chartership.
• 40% company growth in the last 3 years

This role offers the chance to make a real impact by driving the decarbonisation of the built environment while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive workplace. You'll be providing sustainability consulting services to their clients helping them achieve their sustainability goals and drive meaningful change.

With over 200 employees across the UK and Ireland, they offer a blend of small company culture and big company capability. Offering diverse opportunities for growth and development within a collaborative, supportive environment.

You will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of their UK-wide energy performance and net zero carbon services, working with high-profile commercial properties and developments.

You'll be part of a close-knit team of sustainability professionals, working on cutting-edge projects that cover every stage of a building's life cycle. From strategic sustainability frameworks to energy and carbon solutions, life cycle assessments (LCA), and sustainability certifications (BREEAM, LEED, WELL, and NABERS UK), you'll be involved in the full spectrum of sustainability services.

As part of a growing Engineering and Sustainability team, you’ll be working in an environment where professional development is a key priority. This role offers you the opportunity to work across a variety of exciting projects, primarily in the commercial sector but also in retail, residential, and industrial spaces.

What You'll Be Doing:
As an Energy, Carbon, and Sustainability Consultant, your role will be varied and impactful, including responsibilities such as:

• Carbon and Energy Analysis: Supporting the delivery of net zero carbon roadmaps and pathways, assisting with energy performance assessments and reporting on carbon reduction strategies.
• Life Cycle Assessments: Delivering LCA, Life Cycle Costing (LCC), and Whole Life Carbon (WLC) studies, including the creation of models, analysing results, and providing recommendations to reduce the carbon footprint of projects.
• Sustainability Certifications: Assisting in the preparation of certification applications for BREEAM, LEED, WELL, and NABERS UK, ensuring clients' buildings meet the highest sustainability standards.
• Collaborative Project Work: Working closely with their multidisciplinary teams, including MEP engineers, project managers, and sustainability consultants, to provide holistic sustainability solutions for our clients.
• Research and Innovation: Staying ahead of the curve by keeping up with the latest developments in sustainable building design, materials, and policy frameworks, helping to ensure they remain at the forefront of industry best practice.
• Client Engagement: Communicating sustainability strategies, carbon analysis, and energy-saving recommendations to both internal and external project teams, supporting clients on their journey to creating more sustainable buildings.

What You’ll need:

• Passion for Sustainability: A genuine interest in sustainable development and low carbon design, particularly in how these principles can be applied to the built environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong data analysis skills, especially in Excel, with the ability to interpret results and provide actionable insights. Experience with modelling tools such as IES is a plus.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with clients and colleagues across different disciplines.
• Educational Background: A degree in a building-related discipline such as engineering or architecture is essential.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Ambition for Professional Development: You’ll be keen to pursue professional accreditation (such as Chartership)

What you’ll get:

• Comprehensive Training: ongoing training opportunities and support your participation in CPD, industry events, and working groups to help you grow your expertise and network.
• Sponsored Learning: We offer sponsorship for additional qualifications and certifications relevant to your role.
• Mentorship and Career Progression: As part of our friendly and collaborative team, you’ll have access to mentorship and a clear pathway for career progression within the company.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 20% Bonus scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 1 day for charity work
• Private Health Care
• Life Assurance and Personal Accident cover
• Flexible working opportunities
• Company Pension scheme
• Cycle scheme and interest-free season ticket loan
• Ongoing support for professional development including sponsored learning, mentoring, and career progression opportunities  

If you are looking for a role where you can contribute to shaping a sustainable future for the built environment while advancing your career in a company that values people, please get in touch.