Life Cycle Analyst

Overview

Join our Environment and Sustainability Practice to deliver whole-life/embodied carbon and operational carbon assessments across the built environment and infrastructure. You will model LCAs, interpret results, recommend reduction strategies, and support certification/compliance deliverables. Work spans concept through pre-concept to detailed design and procurement, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Your role

• Deliver whole-building/asset LCAs and embodied carbon studies; model scenarios, benchmark options, and generate client-ready insights and visuals.
• Manage LCA-focused sustainability projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Collaborate directly with stakeholders to understand sustainability goals and convert them into practical, evidence-based strategies.
• Use LCA tools to build robust models, leverage BIM integrations, and produce auditable reports.
• Collect, validate, and manage data to develop robust LCA models and perform full assessments.
• Support LEED/BREEAM or similar certifications, including Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction documentation and calculators.
• Apply LCA methodologies aligned with green building certification schemes (e.g., LEED BD+C).
• Extract, review, and compare carbon factors/EPDs and supplier data; advise on product choices and procurement.
• Apply PAS 2080:2023 / RICS WLCA (2nd ed.) principles for whole-life carbon management and reporting.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in carbon reduction.
• Document technical notes, methods, and client presentations; contribute to bids, fee proposals, and delivery plans.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, cost & procurement teams to embed low-carbon design decisions early.
• ISO 14040/14044 – LCA principles & requirements
• EN 15978 – Building environmental performance calculation method
• EN 15804 (+A2) – EPD core rules for construction products
• RICS WLCA – 2nd edition (effective 1 July 2024)
• PAS 2080:2023 – Whole-life carbon management in buildings & infrastructure
• LEED, BREEAM Infrastructure/CEEQUAL
• One Click LCA workflows & BIM integrations (or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil, Environmental, Building Services, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Relevant credentials (e.g., LEED GA/AP, BREEAM/CEEQUAL Assessor) are a plus.

About you

• 2–6 years’ experience in LCA/embodied carbon for AEC/infrastructure projects, with hands-on tool use (e.g., One Click LCA, eTool, Tally LCA, SimaPro).
• Working knowledge of ISO 14040/14044 (LCA), EN 15978 (building LCA), and EN 15804 (EPDs).
• Sustainability accreditation (LEED AP, ENVISION SP, WELL AP or equivalent); international exposure is a plus.
• Experience with PAS 2080:2023 delivery on infrastructure programs; familiarity with RICS WLCA v2 reporting.
• Ability to read/understand EPDs and advise on low-carbon procurement/alternatives.
• Strong data skills: Excel/Sheets (pivoting, QA/QC), and comfort with quantity take-off/BIM exports for LCA inputs.
• Excellent technical writing and stakeholder communication.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tabula, Spotfire).

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make
• Mandatory: Degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, or Business.
• Desirable: Chartered status in a relevant profession.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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