As part of expansion within the Cities and Regions team, the Carbon Trust is looking for an experienced Carbon & Energy Consultant.

The successful candidate will work closely with local authorities and other public sector bodies to deliver consultancy-based contracts, related to carbon and energy reduction for cities, regions and public sector organisations.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Providing technical advice on energy and carbon reduction opportunities for UK and international public sector clients
• Identifying decarbonisation opportunities, including data analysis and undertaking energy surveys and technical/feasibility assessments of buildings, estates and asset reviews e.g. feasibility studies of energy efficiency and renewable energy (such as heat electrification, fabric upgrades, solar PV etc
• Undertaking detailed carbon footprint assessments, including measurement of scope 3 emission sources and assessment of opportunities to reduce upstream and downstream carbon impacts
• Project managing carbon management and climate action planning contracts, supporting the management of larger multi-year programmes, contributing to client workshops and helping public bodies determine their role in delivering climate action locally
• Overseeing and supporting junior members of staff with tasks such as project identification and quantification, carbon footprinting, emissions scenario modelling and target setting.
• Drafting compelling reports, climate action strategies and delivery plans for local government and other public sector bodies
• Supporting business development activities, including leading/supporting engagements with prospective clients such as Local Authorities, Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), Universities and NHS bodies, responding to requests for proposals and invitation to tenders
• Working closely with government, industry, funders and interest groups to develop new propositions and inform Carbon Trust’s ongoing work in this field
• Playing an active role in knowledge management across the Carbon Trust, supporting the creation, sharing and management of knowledge and information
• Supporting on other areas of the Carbon Trust’s varied work on climate change where appropriate

This role would suit professionals with experience in client facing carbon and energy consultancy roles, a background in science/engineering and practical project management experience.

Key skills

• Well-developed problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to build and manipulate energy models using MS Excel, and develop technical reports/business cases in MS Word/PowerPoint
• Strong commercial awareness and experience of undertaking business development activities such as building long-term relationships, leading tender responses and drafting proposals and bids

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant field, such as energy, engineering and/or science discipline
• Strong and demonstrable experience as a Carbon & Energy Consultant or Engineer including project management skills
• Demonstrable experience of carbon footprinting/accounting and working with frameworks such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), PAS2070, PAS2060 or similar
• Experienced communicator with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills and an ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience
• Track-record of leading and developing customer relationships
• Understanding of the policy and regulatory context for climate change in the UK and a demonstrable commitment to the Carbon Trust’s mission

Desirable

• Track record of supporting and/or leading the development of carbon management/climate action strategies and action plans at organisational or regional level, including target setting, scenario modelling, identification and quantification of mitigation and adaptation/resilience measures
• Experience of advising cities, regions or public sector bodies on climate action. A good working knowledge of decision making and business case development in Local Government would be an advantage
• Ability to run workshops and influence local government officers, executives and councillors
• Experience of measurement, reporting and verification for energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change programmes
• Experience of socio-economic analysis relating to climate action plans, strategies and knowledge of financing solution for climate action
• Experience of supporting and mentoring junior staff
• Some understanding of carbon offsetting and greenhouse gas removals

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