Senior Consultant - Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Our Project & Programme Services team are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious construction projects across the world. It's thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise and knowledge. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer.

We are an international company, working for public and private sector Clients across a range of programme and project consultancy services. This includes sustainability and asset management. How property and real estate are managed are critical success factors for most organisations. We optimise our clients’ property strategies by aligning it to their business goals. A core element of that strategy includes achievement of Net Zero Carbon for many of our clients.

The sustainably and asset management team are primally based in London but work on projects nationally. This includes Asset and facilities management advisory, environmental rating tools (BREEAM, Ska, Well Building etc); energy efficiency and carbon management services; and post-occupancy evaluation and building performance. We also delivery broader sustainability strategy services.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior Consultant who will work with our team to deliver our sustainability services, including net zero carbon advisory.  The right person will have a passion for and experience in sustainability and net zero carbon.

Your permanent location will be our London offices, though we have a flexible working approach. The role may include travel to clients’ offices/ sites throughout the UK. Candidates may be expected to attain an appropriate level of UK security clearance.

Technical:
The range of experience we are looking for is diverse. We have outlined beneficial experience below – though we wouldn’t expect all of these to be addressed:

Providing technical sustainability support to clients in a wide range of areas including: 

• Sustainability strategies.
• Renewable feasibility studies.
• Building performance.
• Whole life carbon assessments.
• Climate adaptation / mitigation strategies.
• Experience modelling net zero carbon roadmaps.
• Measurement and Verification (design and application of M&V Plans in accordance with IPMVP or other recognised standard would be beneficial).
• Calculation of energy and carbon emissions from a range of technology types.
• Passivhaus knowledge.
• Knowledgeable regarding UKGBC, CIBSE, LETI.
• Knowledgeable regarding funding routes, for example Salix.
• Knowledgeable on design stage, construction, and in-use stages. Able to provide advice to clients/ design teams on the most cost-effective and beneficial route to achieve sustainability targets.
• Low Carbon Energy Assessor accreditation would be beneficial.
• Preferable: MSc in an Engineering, Energy, or related field.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and Windows applications.
• A strong understanding of building physics.

Consultancy:

• Ability to be flexible and to be able to multi-task and prioritise when necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to initiative, build and maintain strong business relationships with internal and external clients.
• Confident with an ability to assimilate within a team and maintain/develop the business.
• Commercial awareness and confident in preparing bid documents and managing resources, deliverables and budgets on projects.
• Able to facilitate workshops with a broad range of stakeholders.

Approach:

• The context of this work is changing so candidate should be confident in undertaking independent research into sustainability, energy and Net Zero related topics.
• High level of energy with lots of drive and enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/csr

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/

Meeting your needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis.  It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below:

https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Link: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-uk-europe