Associate Carbon Consultant - London, United Kingdom - AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:
South-East preferable

AtkinsRéalis business is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide.

At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job.

We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment.

Our Environment Practice is a vibrant network of people providing world class consultancy and advisory services.

We care about outcomes for our clients and the unprecedented challenges they face - climate change, environmental degradation, rapid urbanisation, consumerisation, economic uncertainty, security threats and technology-driven change.

The work we do is important and influential, it shapes the way our clients think, enables them to make better decisions and to deliver their projects in a world of disruption and change.

Great ideas come from great people when they collaborate - this is our core strength.

Do you want to make a real difference in driving the sustainability of major development projects, contributing to the transition to a zero carbon, climate resilient, resource efficient, environmentally restorative and socio-economically resilient future? We are looking to recruit an Associate / Principal level consultant with strong experience, knowledge and expertise in carbon management to join our sustainability and carbon team.

Key Responsibilities

Line management of a skilled team, providing support and growth.
Provide technical direction and leadership across a portfolio of projects regarding whole life carbon, covering a potentially wide range of sectors (e.g. energy, transport, water, waste).
Lead in development of carbon management and PAS 2080 for clients.
Lead business development, market research, bid preparation and work winning in the above areas.

Requirements:

You will possess strong sustainability/carbon related expertise, a wide range of skill sets and a willingness to become involved in a broad selection of projects.
Strong analytical and strategic, holistic thinking skills & ability to engage and enthuse staff and clients & skilled at collaborative working with a range of technical specialists at different levels.
Experience of UK sustainability and environmental regulations, guidance and standards. Knowledge of international regulatory frameworks, guidance and standards would be an advantage.
Excellent verbal communicator with the ability to present with confidence to a wide range of audiences and communicate technical concepts simply and clearly & excellent writing skills clarity in technical writing is key. Able to adapt writing style to produce documents for different types of audience, including nonspecialists.

The Individual
Highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes, focused on delivering technical excellence.
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in a range of settings.
Flexible, adaptable; prepared to take on new challenges and work from other AtkinsRéalis or client office locations.
Well organised; able to lead multiple projects running simultaneously.
Attention to detail; consistently produce work to high standards.

What we offer

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment.

We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.

As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important.

So, by default Atkins offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 'till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Our IT systems support home-working, so where you have parental or carer duties; or you simply need to be elsewhere for a parcel, servicing your car, or waiting in for a tradesperson; AtkinsRéalis will work for you.

Similarly, AtkinsRéalis' corporate social responsibility provides the opportunity to give something back to the community, and we run professional networks supporting groups such as local schools, charities, parents, those coming out of the armed-forces and women in engineering.

Training

AtkinsRéalis develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents.

These are reviewed with individuals through an annual development process. We support staff in achieving and maintaining membership of relevant institutions.

You will also be part of our global Technical Networks, which provide a flow of technically orientated information and ideas through the company.

Atkins will support you in your professional development, whether with the IEMA, CI