Senior Environmental Consultant:

We are looking for a Senior Environmental Consultant to support our clients to implement Net Zero Carbon strategies, set Science Based Targets (SBTs), disclose verified GHG emissions and support with the implementation of wider sustainability and environmental compliance projects.

As a Senior Environmental Consultant, you will be responsible for leading on project delivery, managing key client accounts and working with the wider environmental consultancy team to support on project delivery. Therefore, good project management and organisational skills are essential.

The successful candidate will work in a client-facing role with key responsibilities for high quality project delivery, valued outcomes, and great customer service.

As a Senior Environmental Consultant you will:

• Support clients to develop and implement robust and credible Net Zero Carbon and wider Sustainability Strategies. Working with Senior Leadership Teams and wider in-house stakeholders to achieve their Net Zero Carbon vision and objectives.
• Support customers to set Net Zero Carbon and GHG Emissions Reduction Targets, including setting robust and credible Science Based Targets (SBTs). Practical experience with SBTs/SBTi is highly desirable.
• Develop GHG Emissions Reports and Carbon Footprints to support clients with annual reporting and monitoring carbon performance. For example, Net Zero Carbon, SECR, Mandatory GHG Reporting and other sector specific reporting (such as Councils, Universities, NHS, Real Estate).
• Undertake GHG Verification and Assurance audits and write technical reports in accordance with the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064.
• Support with the development and delivery of training in support of the above.
• Provide technical guidance to clients and our wider consultancy team on carbon management, Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions reporting, data management and alignment of carbon performance within wider sustainability or ESG strategies.

The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for leading, managing and delivering client projects to a high-quality standard meeting our clients’ requirements,
• Support the leadership team to achieve its continued growth through achievement of its business objectives and maintaining strong relationships with our clients.
• Identify, develop and implement new sales and marketing initiatives to support the continued growth of the company and support our clients to achieve Net Zero Carbon.

Do you have?

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant subject such as Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Carbon Management or related discipline.
• At least 5+ years’ experience as an environmental consultant (or relatable role) within either a consultancy or as a dedicated environmental/carbon practitioner within an organisation (public or private).
• Professional membership with a relevant organisation such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), Institute of Environmental Sciences (IES) or similar.
• Proficiency with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), particular Excel, is essential.

Benefits you will receive in this role are:

• A competitive salary dependent on the candidate’s skill, qualifications and experience
• A generous annual performance related bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• 33 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Flexible Working (with a mixture of home/office working) – this role will report into our offices in Winchester.
• Support with professional development and funded training in support of your role.

About Us:

GEP Environmental is an environmental and energy management consultancy. Our team of technical professionals includes Environmental, Carbon and Sustainability Consultants, Energy Engineers and Project Managers who specialise in Climate Change, Net Zero Carbon, Sustainability, Environmental Compliance, and Project Engineering. We are committed to supporting our clients to reduce carbon emissions, work towards Net Zero Carbon and ultimately improve their sustainability.

We provide strategic and technical support to clients across the UK within the public sector including, Councils, NHS, Higher and Further Education, and within multiple private economic sectors, from SMEs to international organisations. In support of our consultancy services, GEP Environmental also provides a range of online and site-based training courses on carbon and environmental management to individuals and organisations across the UK.