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WSP USA Senior Net Zero Consultant in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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About The Opportunity
We are looking for candidates from an environmental background with a passion and experience in carbon quantification and management. Joining the team at this critical time for climate action presents a great opportunity to influence the national agenda, shape best practice decarbonisation approaches and play a meaningful role on the pathway to Net Zero.
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Advising and influencing stakeholders/decision makers for clients such as IKEA and National Highways
Understanding and communicating carbon policies to clients, in support of them developing their own net zero roadmaps and strategies in line with SBTi.
Leading senior stakeholder engagement workshops internally and externally
Representing WSP at industry and online events, and in thought-leadership.
Advising clients (local, regional, national and international) on how to decarbonise in line with carbon budgets and Net Zero
Innovating, championing best practice and further developing WSP’s decarbonisation services, tools and methodologies
Training and upskilling staff to build a ‘carbon conscious culture’
Liaising with multi-discipline teams, including Design and Natural Capital teams
Managing and contributing to large and complex proposals.
YOUR TEAM
You’ll be part of a dynamic and growing team that:
Prepares the groundwork for organisations to be able to pursue meaningful and purpose-led strategies, including setting targets (e.g. science-based, and net zero road maps and strategies)
Liaises with multiple technical teams, including design teams, engineers and ecologists
Has great opportunities for learning, development, and progression
Have demonstrable experience in a professional business environment, for instance in consultancy or other relevant organisation;
Have a strong background in leading carbon/net zero projects for a variety of client types
Enjoy interacting with clients at senior manager and executive levels;
Have experience of delivering projects, developing strategies and implementing change in the carbon areas described above;
Possess deep applied knowledge of UK and international legislation, policy and guidance in the net zero sector
Hold relevant degree (preferably at Masters’ level)
Are fully competent in conducting numerical analyses in Excel, using carbon software and digital platforms, apps and the production of concise, impactful written/presentation outputs to communicate to clients.
Strong knowledge of GHG accounting principles
Work well with a wide range of people on a global basis
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