Senior Carbon and Sustainability Advisor

Job content

Contract TypePermanentWork patternVariable hoursPosition LocationBrighton, UK / London – Fleet Place, UK / Reading, UK / Bristol, UK / Manchester, UK / Leeds, UK / Newcastle, UK / Edinburgh, UK / Glasgow, UK / Inverness, UK / Aberdeen, UK /Job DescriptionDo you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for it’s employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.We are currently looking for a senior carbon advisor with decarbonisation experience in infrastructure and the built environment to join our climate change and asset management team.The successful candidate will have solid experience within a similar role and would be responsible for the delivery of carbon management advisory projects for a wide range of clients in the water and other infrastructure sectors.This Includes

• Leading the winning and delivery of strategic carbon management and climate change projects
• Experience in using PAS 2080 to help our clients with their decarbonisation journey and provide decarbonisation strategic advisory and technical advisory skills
• Provide senior inputs in whole life carbon assessments/footprinting for infrastructure investment appraisal studies
• Support our team improve existing carbon quantification tools to align with latest good practice
• Work with our water and other infrastructure specialists to identify future sustainability and climate change opportunities with our water sector clients
• Developing carbon management strategies for water utilities and other infrastructure clients
• Asset management/planning and engagement with infrastructure clients
• Assessing the performance of projects against national and international standards and to inform the development of project design taking into account carbon management and other sustainability metrics

We are looking for motivated strategic thinkers, who want to generate the best possible outcomes for our clients, the environment and society, with an interest in developing their knowledge and experience, joining our existing team of carbon specialists, climate scientists, data scientists, engineers, environmentalists, asset managers and investment planning advisors in infrastructure.Candidate SpecificationRequired for the position of Senior Carbon and Sustainability Advisor ;

• Relevant science, engineering or other related degree
• Excellent numerical skills, including the use of Excel and other tools
• Knowledge of legislation and policy influencing carbon and climate change in the water sector
• Demonstrate experience of working in the water sector and understanding of regulatory and investment drivers, including benefits assessment and capital investment programmes analysis
• Experience in applying change management programmes in asset owner organisations and their supply chains using PAS 2080 or similar decarbonisation frameworks
• Experience in engaging with clients, particularly asset owners, to open new carbon advisory opportunities and turn them into project work and clear deliverables
• Experience in identifying future opportunities for our water sector clients in the decarbonisation space and improve our knowledge and service offering
• Proven professional network in our industry – decarbonisation and water.
• Experience in leading the delivery of carbon footprinting / carbon management projects across a range of project types delivery against scope, quality and budget, especially in the infrastructure sector
• Utility scale water sector experience – experience in other infrastructure sectors desirable
• Well-rounded knowledge on wider sustainability and climate change issues, particularly in water sector policies (UK or other parts of the world)
• Project management, client liaison and consulting skills
• Keen interest in developing your technical and commercial skills
• Knowledge of key methodologies and data sources associated with carbon footprinting and carbon management, (e.g. PAS2080: Carbon Management in infrastructure, among others)
• Experience of using asset information

Desirable

• Asset Management and investment prioritisation experience
• Experience with water sector (or other economic infrastructure sectors) regulation and drivers
• International experience could be beneficial, but is not essential

If you meet 80% or more of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We understand not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.Job ProfileCarbon management is a key driver for all infrastructure clients and the wider built environment with most organisations now having ambitious carbon reduction and net zero carbon targets. This includes Europe, Australasia and increasingly regions such as the Middle East, North America and others where there is now recognition that investment in low carbon infrastructure is needed to meet the Paris Agreement goals.In this role you will apply your knowledge and experience on a diverse range of decarbonisation advisory projects and strategic/feasibility studies, particularly in the infrastructure sectors including water.  You will have the opportunity to apply and further develop your decarbonisation skills across different areas of our portfolio, such as carbon strategies, applying standards such as PAS 2080, developing low carbon solutions and decarbonisation roadmaps, and business improvement initiatives in infrastructure owners amongst others.We are seeking a Senior Carbon Advisor who will represent the company in technical meetings, supervise the work of more junior staff, and provide technical and professional guidance to aid their development. This role will present you with a fantastic opportunity to further develop your technical and management skills through your project work, with great prospects for career progression as the business continues to grow. At Mott MacDonald, we’re wholly owned by colleagues who work in our business. Being independent means that we can choose our own direction and focus on what we believe is important for our clients, our people and those communities which we work and live in. We are dedicated to deliver Social Outcomes through the use of digital innovation and excellence in what we do. We are a family of people excited to solve complex challenges that have a positive impact on the world, and we are always looking for like-minded people to join our team.  About The Business UnitEnvironmental and social considerations are central to Mott MacDonald’s Purpose and its offerings across all sectors and territories. Our environment and social business provides essential services and innovative solutions which anticipate our clients’ needs across all sectors.How to applyTo apply for this role, please complete our 15-minute application via our website. Our talent acquisition coordinators aim to provide feedback within 5 working days with the outcome of your application. More information about our application process can be found here . If you have any questions regarding your application or the role, please reach out to the dedicated recruiter listed who will be more than happy to help.Mott MacDonald is Work180 accredited – which means we actively support and encourage women to join our work force!Benefits We Offer

• Pension matched up to 7%
• Life insurance
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
• Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5
• Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies – for parents and care givers
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
• Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans .
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Other InformationEquality, diversity and inclusionWe put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist. Agile workingAt Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust. More About Mott MacDonaldWe’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellenceJob Ref64268BRRecruiter ContactTim PenlingtonCountryUnited KingdomRegion/StateEngland - East Anglia, England - Inner London, England - Midlands, England - Outer London, ScotlandDisciplineWaterSectorWaterWebsite RegionEurope and Central AsiaWebsite SectorWater and wastewater