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    Senior Net Zero Consultant - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Turner & Townsend

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    Company Description

    At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference because we recognise our responsibility to lead the creation of a better industry and the journey to Net Zero. We are driven to help build a world where opportunities are open to all, people can live healthy, safe lives and society has a positive impact on the natural world around it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust, deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people to realise their potential, and do our part to create a prosperous society.

    Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and supportive company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

    Our vision is based on the interconnected strands of being 'Green, Productive and Inclusive' and we are now looking to expand our growing Net Zero capability in Scotland to meet the increasing demand across our varied and diverse client base.

    Our team

    Our Sustainability team specialises in helping client organisations to measure, manage and reduce energy consumption, carbon emissions, resource use and achieve wider sustainability aims. Our services include:

  • Delivery of city-wide and region-wide decarbonisation programmes
  • Delivery of place-based net zero projects through delivery support.
  • Development and delivery of decarbonisation strategies and delivery plans
  • Job Description

    The role

    We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to fulfil the role of a Senior Consultant in our sustainability team, a friendly and fast-growing team of sustainability consultants that supports clients with their transition to a low-carbon, sustainable future.

    If you are a big thinker with a bias for action and have experience in area-wide sustainability / Net Zero projects and programmes then we want to talk to you.

    This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with high-profile clients from various sectors, while developing and delivering a broad range of sustainability services.

    You will join a talented team with real breadth to make a positive impact on society. We have a friendly team culture and strong support to help shape Turner & Townsend's wider response to the climate and ecological emergencies.

    Key competencies

    The successful candidate will deliver high-quality sustainability, Net Zero, energy efficiency consultancy advice. For this you'll need experience and understanding of some or all of the following subject matters:

  • Experience of developing and delivering area-wide sustainability and net zero strategy and delivery programmes ( LHEES/LAEP/Heat Network Zoning).
  • Experience supporting local authorities and/or national governments on delivery of place-based, large-scale and nation/region-wide projects ( retrofits and heat networks) decarbonising the built environment.
  • Strong understanding of the climate, decarbonisation and heat in buildings policy landscape in Scotland as well as an ability to incorporate policies into strategies and delivery programmes.
  • Programme and project management, including managing budgets and a project team.
  • Commission management including defining scope with the client and quality control of deliverables and outputs.
  • Experience of service and business development including preparing proposals and bidding.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications and experience

  • Good understanding of low and zero carbon technologies and strategies to reduce emissions in buildings ( renewable energy, heat networks, heat pumps and fabric measures)
  • Demonstrably excellent written communication skills ( ability to simplify complex subjects into implementable strategies and delivery plans);
  • Excellent client and/or stakeholder relationship management experience in the context of decarbonisation projects;
  • Competent user of data management software (Excel at least but other skills beneficial) and systems for data cleansing, management, analytics, and quality assurance;
  • Good commercial awareness including the ability to articulate business decisions within the wider context and market trends – our clients are spending £millions and trust us to get the best possible returns for such investment.
  • Responsibilities and behaviours

  • As a member of Turner & Townsend's Sustainability team you are:
  • A cooperative team member supporting team members in the successful delivery of projects;
  • Capable of independently completing tasks and activities and taking responsibility for your own time management and ability to work towards overall project timescales and potentially tight deadlines;
  • Expected to support business generation activities where required, such as bid writing and developing proposals;
  • Capable of building strong, professional client relationships and identifying and resolving client's issues;
  • Able to analyse information quickly and efficiently, choose or recommend from a range of options and make decisions where the parameters are unclear and judgement needs to be exercised;
  • Aside from accepting personal responsibility for the quality and commercial delivery aspects of your work you will be expected to develop skills and share knowledge within the whole consulting practice;
  • Well organised and methodical, with good attention to detail.
  • Able to manage commissions, including client liaison, team resource management and budget management
  • Additional Information

    Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

    We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

    Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

    Please find out more about us at

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    SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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    Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.



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