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    Senior Net Zero Sustainability Consultant - Manchester, United Kingdom - BuroHappold

    BuroHappold
    BuroHappold Manchester, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Senior Net Zero Sustainability ConsultantWant to work with the most sought-after minds and most-talked about projects? Your skills and experience in decarbonisation / net zero might just make you our new Net Zero Sustainability Consultant. Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. Despite global efforts to reach consensus at COP, the world is still facing the stark reality of breaching the °C warming limit. It is clear that we need immediate and deep reductions in carbon emissions across all sectors to avoid catastrophic climate breakdown. We are at the leading edge of the decarbonisation agenda, helping our clients to develop decarbonisation strategies to translate their net zero carbon aspirations into meaningful action. This role is suited to a candidate who is deeply committed to delivering on Net Zero and meeting Climate and Biodiversity Emergency Declaration commitments. What sort of projects could I work on?

    As a Net Zero Carbon specialist in our Sustainability & Physics team you can expect to work on a variety of projects providing bespoke net zero carbon advice and developing decarbonisation strategies for high profile clients within the UK, Europe and across the World. Our team specialises in combining net zero carbon strategies with technical delivery; helping our clients to create ambitious decarbonisation pathways underpinned by realistic and deliverable implementation plans.

    You will be working on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects in our portfolio - recent examples include...

    The – delivering a robust net zero carbon and holistic sustainability strategy for one of the largest life sciences laboratory in Europe. Our team supported the Crick to set a realistic and achievable decarbonisation pathway targeting a % reduction in operational carbon emissions by with net zero by .

    our sustainability and energy consultancy has helped design an all-electric, net-zero energy and net-zero water building which will meet the world's most rigorous criteria for and resiliency.

    – the Co-operative headquarters in Manchester aspired to achieve low levels of operational energy and has achieved a DEC A in use, it also received the highest ever BREEAM Outstanding score in the UK ( at the time of certification.

    – this project involved major refurbishment of a ,m mixed-use University of Cambridge building, originally constructed during the 's. Our Sustainability and energy efficient designs resulted in a % reduction in operational carbon emissions

    where we led the net zero energy strategy, incorporating innovative 'Energy trees' which are equipped with solar panels, rotating like sunflowers to capture energy from the sun.

    Your next role

    The role of a Net zero carbon specialist can be extremely varied and your duties will include:

  • Undertaking in-depth energy and carbon performance data analysis of buildings, portfolios and masterplans.
  • Carrying out energy/ decarbonisation audits for existing buildings and sites – identifying potential energy and carbon reduction measures and strategies.
  • Keeping up to date with the latest developments in net zero carbon policy, drivers and legislation in the UK and globally.
  • Developing net zero carbon road-maps and decarbonisation pathways for high profile international clients and their asset portfolios
  • Preparing and presenting technical reports and analysis in engaging and meaningful ways; helping to communicate complex information across different levels of our client's organisations
  • Working with the leadership of the Sustainability & Physics team to support development and help shape the expansion of our strategic carbon consultancy and net zero carbon services.
  • Lead and deliver commercially successful projects with high-quality outputs that meet our clients requirements
  • Mentoring junior team members and helping them to develop the skills to deliver the net zero agenda
  • Your skills & experience:

    As an experienced Senior Net Zero Sustainability Consultant, we would expect that you will be able to demonstrate:

  • BEng, Meng, or MSC in Buildings Services/ Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy systems, or similar related field
  • Working knowledge of industry net zero carbon frameworks, guidance and approaches UKGBC, LETI, SBTi, and CRREM.
  • Data validation and analysis skills; able to demonstrate a high level of competency in Excel
  • Experience in building services engineering design, in particular a strong understanding of HVAC systems (able to understand plant schematics, controls etc), as well as the ability to undertake preliminary equipment selections/identify plant space allowances to establish technical feasibility of decarbonisation measures.
  • Ability to communicate complex information and technical analysis in a clear and concise manner; adapting outputs to suit audience requirements Estates team, Board level etc.
  • Effective and flexible communication skills
  • Chartered professional or able to demonstrate working to chartered status with a relevant institution
  • Exposure to the following areas is advantageous...
  • Carbon accounting experience, including broad knowledge of GHG Protocol principles, the use of Science based targets, and developing carbon models and inventories.
  • Experience in undertaking energy audits of existing buildings to identify opportunities to improve energy and operational carbon performance
  • Experience in developing energy performance calculations/ modelling for demand reduction measure and technology changes for buildings and sites.
  • Track record of managing and delivering building performance and/or net zero carbon projects in industry
  • Ability to present key findings and communicate ideas in a visual and accessible way through infographics and charts.
  • If you have a broad understanding of energy performance and building services systems across a range of building sectors underpinned by a real interest in Net Zero Carbon, we want to hear from you.

    What we offer you
  • Hybrid working arrangements.
  • Attractive salary and benefits package including life assurance, income protection and private medical cover.
  • Holiday entitlement of days per annum (exclusive of bank holidays) and flexible holiday arrangements.
  • Generous company pension scheme.
  • Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts
  • Enhanced parenthood leave policies
  • pm finish on the last Friday of the month
  • A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you.
  • Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
  • A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring
  • An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won't be far from the exceptional.
  • LI-JN LI-Hybrid

    A place for everyone

    Buro Happold values individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

    Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other's differences is key, we want employees to feel they don't have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

    We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing difference allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

    Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.



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