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 our 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.

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work. The team are based in London but work on projects nationally. This includes retrofit and net zero carbon advisory services (including baselining and road-mapping net zero interventions), asset and facilities management advisory, environmental rating tools (BREEAM, Ska, Well Building etc); carbon management services; and post-occupancy evaluation and building performance.

Lead our diverse and talented team in Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon initiatives. You'll be crucial in shaping a better future across sectors, including high-speed rail, nuclear and power, cities and development. With your passion, enthusiasm, and experience, you'll be instrumental in driving progress on Net Zero, climate change, and biodiversity.

Your purpose:

• Experience baselining Scope 1 and 2 operational carbon emissions. Experience of building retrofit strategy development across a wide range of building types.
• A strong understanding of building physics. An understanding of technologies and approaches that can be used to enhance building performance.
• Experience carrying out high-level energy audits of sites to understand energy use and feasible energy saving measures.
• Calculation of energy and carbon emissions from a range of technology types, including energy efficiency, renewable, and heat decarbonisation feasibility studies.
• Knowledgeable regarding relevant standards, benchmarks, and guidance for example: UKGBC, CIBSE, LETI, CRREM.
• Knowledgeable regarding funding routes, for example: Salix Finance.
• Knowledgeable on design stage, construction, and in-use stages. Able to provide advice to clients and design teams on the most cost-effective and beneficial route to achieve sustainability targets.
• Experience modelling, workshopping, and reporting on net zero carbon roadmaps.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., engineers, buildings surveyors, project managers, consultants, cost managers and technical specialists) to deliver a client brief.
• Experience developing proposed scopes of work, fee models, and proposals in response to ITTs or a client brief.

What you can bring:

• Experience integrating wider sustainability objectives into net zero strategies and programmes (for example: circular economy principles, biodiversity net gain, social value, ecosystem services, climate resilience and adaptation, and operational resilience).
• Measurement and Verification (design and application of M&V Plans in accordance with IPMVP or other recognised standard).
• Experience developing estate-wide sustainability strategies.
• Experience of whole life carbon assessments and reducing embodied carbon in design.
• Experience baselining Scope 3 carbon emissions.
• Experience developing or delivering climate adaptation / mitigation strategies.
• Passivhaus knowledge.
• Low Carbon Energy Assessor accreditation would be beneficial.
• MSc in an Engineering, Energy, or related field.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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