Sustainability Consultant – Carbon & Net Zero

Job Opportunity: Sustainability Consultant Carbon & Net Zero

Location:London Hybrid (3 days in the office per week)

Salary: (dependent on experience)

Package

• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance (3x annual salary)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Hybrid working arrangement

About the Role

We are seeking aSustainability Consultant Carbon & Net Zeroto join a leading sustainability consultancy supporting organisations with corporate carbon accounting Net Zero strategy and decarbonisation planning.

This is a client-facing consulting role where youll work with a diverse portfolio of organisations helping them measure report and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions while developing practical commercially focused Net Zero strategies.

Youll be responsible for delivering high-quality carbon accounting projects producing assurance-ready outputs and working closely with clients to translate complex data into meaningful business insights.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver corporate carbon footprints acrossScope 1 Scope 2 and Scope 3emissions.
• Build and quality-assure GHG inventories in line with theGHG ProtocolandISO 14064-1.
• Support the development of Net Zero roadmaps and carbon reduction strategies.
• Analyse emissions data and produce client-ready reports presentations and audit trails.
• SupportSECRCDPCarbon Reduction PlansandSBTisubmissions.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and manage client data collection.
• Research and assess decarbonisation opportunities across energy travel fleet and supply chains.
• Support proposal writing and technical input for new client opportunities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal tools templates and methodologies.
• Keep up to date with evolving carbon accounting standards and climate reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Experience in corporate carbon accounting Net Zero consulting or sustainability consulting.
• Strong knowledge ofScope 1 Scope 2 and Scope 3greenhouse gas reporting.
• Experience applying theGHG Protocoland/orISO 14064-1.
• Understanding of Net Zero strategies decarbonisation planning and climate mitigation.
• Familiarity with reporting frameworks such asSECRCDPSBTiIFRS S2orCSRD.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills with experience working with large datasets.
• Excellent written communication and report writing skills.
• Confident presenting technical information to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Experience within sustainability consultancy or a client-facing environment is highly desirable.