Decarbonisation Discipline Lead

Job Title:
Decarbonisation Discipline Lead

Salary:
CIRCA £55,000 – £70,000

Location:
Saltaire OR Various UK offices (with occasional travel to Saltaire)

Type:
Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid

About the Role:

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic Climate and Sustainability team working across disciplines such as decarbonisation, climate change adaptation, natural capital, and social value. You will take a leading role in shaping and delivering our client’s decarbonisation strategy, guiding both public and private sector projects in achieving net zero goals.

About the Client:

Our client is a respected environmental and engineering consultancy that places sustainability and climate resilience at the core of its mission. As an independent and employee-owned organisation with a global presence, they are known for innovation, high-quality client service, and a strong investment in staff development. Their hybrid working model supports a healthy work-life balance and flexible career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide internal and external technical leadership in decarbonisation and net zero strategy.
• Lead projects to assess baselines and identify risks/opportunities related to decarbonisation and climate adaptation.
• Drive business development and manage client relationships.
• Deliver stakeholder engagement and strategy workshops.
• Contribute to the development of tools, techniques, and best practices.
• Represent the team at industry events and conferences.

What Our Client is Looking For:

Essential:

• Degree in environmental science, carbon management, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status.
• Experience in carbon analysis, strategy development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication skills around climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.
• Framework development for impact evaluation.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Understanding of circular economy principles.
• Membership of IEMA or similar professional body.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid working model.
• Generous training and development budget.
• Employee ownership profit-sharing scheme.
• Supportive, inclusive culture with wellbeing initiatives.
• Active social and environmental impact programmes, including their own charitable trust.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Applications are welcome from individuals returning to work or transitioning from another industry. Part-time and flexible working arrangements are fully supported.

Opportunity for Growth:

Join a supportive, forward-thinking team where your leadership will shape national decarbonisation policy and practice. You’ll receive tailored professional development support and play a visible role in building a more resilient, low-carbon future.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.