Carbon & Climate Consultant

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? At M Group Highways, we’re supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK. We don’t just build roads and bridges- we’re building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work. You’ll be joining our Transport Division, as the UK’s number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.

What will you be doing?

We are seeking a Carbon & Climate Consultant to join our expanding team of environmental specialists within our M Group Environmental Solutions (MGES) consultancy function.

Your role will be varied and challenging with opportunities to explore a range of development opportunities and progression routes. Expect to be:

• Working collaboratively with engineers, project managers and delivery teams across all project stages to drive reductions in whole-life carbon emissions.

• Calculating robust carbon footprints at different project stages and presenting results in a clear, professional and engaging format for different audiences, ranging from presentations to more detailed reports.

• Running workshops with different value chain members to develop strategies, identify project carbon reduction opportunities, and improve existing processes.

• Providing technical advice and support across a broad range of carbon- and climate-related subjects within Transport, Water, Energy & Telecom sectors.

• Supporting the development of new service offerings, process improvements, and growth of our internal consultancy function.

• Working with our Carbon Lead to develop strategies, maintain key accreditations such as PAS 2080 and ISO14064, and drive continuous improvements in our carbon management processes, systems and tools.

• Developing and delivering carbon training and communications, as well as leading engagement with supply chain to support upskilling and data provision.

• Producing fee proposals, managing delivery within agreed budgets and programmes, and promoting MGES services internally and externally.

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role with a proven track record of delivering effective carbon consultancy services within infrastructure sectors.
• Sound understanding of UK environmental legislation and guidance in relation to carbon and climate, including relevant standards (PAS 2080, ISO14064 etc.).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities relating to both short- and long-term commissions through effective communication.
• Valid UK driving license and prepared to work from office locations regularly, with travel across the UK to client offices / sites as the role requires. You may also stay away from home for short periods.
• Excellent data analysis skills with strong capabilities in Excel and Power BI.
• Experience of using Carbon Accounting and Lifecycle Analysis tools/software.
• Knowledge of low-carbon materials, methods and solutions, as well as climate adaptation & resilience measures, being adopted and explored across infrastructure sectors.
• Understanding of links/interdependencies between carbon and wider environmental disciplines such as Circular Economy, Air Quality, Biodiversity and Environmental Impact Assessment.
• Strong capability to influence stakeholders and clients on carbon reduction decisions considering factors such as cost, programme, buildability, quality etc.
• Chartered (or registered) with a relevant professional industry body .
• Proven ability to collaborate with clients, planning authorities, regulators, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

What’s in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us! Holiday purchase scheme Personal Accident Cover Private Healthcare Flexible working arrangements Please note: Occasionally, we may close job adverts before the stated closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of our hiring process. Some of our roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of our induction.