Senior Climate Resilience & Carbon Consultant
NSB Recruitment have an exceptional opportunity for a
Senior Climate Resilience & Carbon Consultant
working for a purpose-driven boutique sustainability consultancy at the forefront of driving innovation in the sector. Our client is passionate about the world we live in and is focused on delivering work that will help grasp the tremendous opportunities and navigate the risks associated with the green transition. They have established an excellent position in the infrastructure, built environment, and green finance markets where they enable clients to explore and implement strategies for decarbonisation, nature recovery, and improved climate resilience. As Senior Consultant, you will support a challenging portfolio of projects and digitally enabled services, provide qualitative and quantitative research and analysis. You will be expected to lead on task completion, handle client and stakeholder queries, and deliver on projects. Key Responsibilities: Lead carbon footprint assessments, climate risk analyses, and resilience planning for public and private sector clients. Develop and implement net-zero strategies, including setting science-based targets and emissions reduction plans. Conduct climate risk and vulnerability assessments in line with frameworks such as TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures). Advise clients on climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, integrating best practices in nature-based solutions and circular economy principles. Stay up to date with evolving climate policies, regulations, and frameworks (e.g., UK Net Zero Strategy, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, CDP). Manage projects, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure delivery of high-quality reports and insights. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Sustainability, Engineering, Geography, or a related field. Minimum 3+ years of experience in carbon management, climate risk analysis, or sustainability consulting. Strong knowledge of GHG accounting, climate risk frameworks (TCFD, IPCC), and corporate sustainability reporting (CDP, SBTi, GRESB, etc.). Experience in conducting climate resilience assessments and advising on adaptation strategies. Familiarity with carbon footprinting tools (e.g. SimaPro, GaBi, OneClick LCA, CRREM). Strong data analysis and visualization skills (Excel, Power BI, GIS experience is a plus). Understanding of financial and regulatory climate disclosure requirements. Nice to Have (Bonus Qualifications): Chartered status with IEMA, CIWEM, CIEEM, or similar professional bodies. Experience working with financial institutions on ESG risk assessments. Knowledge of climate scenario modelling tools (e.g., UKCP18, XDI, or similar). Understanding of nature-based solutions and biodiversity net gain (BNG). My client offers a highly competitive salary along with a range of exciting benefits (flexible working, 30 days holiday + bank holidays). They can offer remote working to suit your work-life balance. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an ambitious and innovative business with significant growth plans. My client offers training & support as well as great scope for progression and reward. You will have significant input into the growth and development of the business. If this Senior Climate Resilience & Carbon Consultant role is of interest to you, please click apply now below. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Consulting, Engineering, and Science Industries
Business Consulting and Services, Environmental Services, and Engineering Services
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NSB Recruitment have an exceptional opportunity for a
Senior Climate Resilience & Carbon Consultant
working for a purpose-driven boutique sustainability consultancy at the forefront of driving innovation in the sector. Our client is passionate about the world we live in and is focused on delivering work that will help grasp the tremendous opportunities and navigate the risks associated with the green transition. They have established an excellent position in the infrastructure, built environment, and green finance markets where they enable clients to explore and implement strategies for decarbonisation, nature recovery, and improved climate resilience. As Senior Consultant, you will support a challenging portfolio of projects and digitally enabled services, provide qualitative and quantitative research and analysis. You will be expected to lead on task completion, handle client and stakeholder queries, and deliver on projects. Key Responsibilities: Lead carbon footprint assessments, climate risk analyses, and resilience planning for public and private sector clients. Develop and implement net-zero strategies, including setting science-based targets and emissions reduction plans. Conduct climate risk and vulnerability assessments in line with frameworks such as TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures). Advise clients on climate adaptation and mitigation strategies, integrating best practices in nature-based solutions and circular economy principles. Stay up to date with evolving climate policies, regulations, and frameworks (e.g., UK Net Zero Strategy, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, CDP). Manage projects, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure delivery of high-quality reports and insights. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Sustainability, Engineering, Geography, or a related field. Minimum 3+ years of experience in carbon management, climate risk analysis, or sustainability consulting. Strong knowledge of GHG accounting, climate risk frameworks (TCFD, IPCC), and corporate sustainability reporting (CDP, SBTi, GRESB, etc.). Experience in conducting climate resilience assessments and advising on adaptation strategies. Familiarity with carbon footprinting tools (e.g. SimaPro, GaBi, OneClick LCA, CRREM). Strong data analysis and visualization skills (Excel, Power BI, GIS experience is a plus). Understanding of financial and regulatory climate disclosure requirements. Nice to Have (Bonus Qualifications): Chartered status with IEMA, CIWEM, CIEEM, or similar professional bodies. Experience working with financial institutions on ESG risk assessments. Knowledge of climate scenario modelling tools (e.g., UKCP18, XDI, or similar). Understanding of nature-based solutions and biodiversity net gain (BNG). My client offers a highly competitive salary along with a range of exciting benefits (flexible working, 30 days holiday + bank holidays). They can offer remote working to suit your work-life balance. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an ambitious and innovative business with significant growth plans. My client offers training & support as well as great scope for progression and reward. You will have significant input into the growth and development of the business. If this Senior Climate Resilience & Carbon Consultant role is of interest to you, please click apply now below. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Consulting, Engineering, and Science Industries
Business Consulting and Services, Environmental Services, and Engineering Services
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