Energy & Carbon Consultant

ENERGY & CARBON CONSULTANT

Sustainable Energy First (SE First)

THE ROLE

Sustainable Energy First is seeking an ambitious and technically capable Energy & Carbon Consultant to join its growing Sustainable Solutions team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a sustainability professional who is passionate about helping organisations reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions and progress towards their Net Zero ambitions. The successful candidate will work across a diverse portfolio of client projects, applying technical expertise to deliver high-quality energy and carbon consultancy services while building trusted relationships with clients.

The Energy & Carbon Consultant will play a key role in identifying opportunities for improved energy performance, delivering insightful analysis, conducting audits and developing practical recommendations that support both environmental and commercial objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Delivery

* Deliver energy and carbon management projects to agreed quality standards and timescales.

* Manage a varied workload across multiple client projects and contracts.

* Undertake site visits, audits, assessments and reporting activities.

* Monitor project progress and escalate risks or issues where appropriate.

* Support the successful delivery of client and organisational sustainability objectives.

Technical Consultancy

* Analyse complex energy, carbon and sustainability-related datasets.

* Produce clear, accurate and actionable reports, recommendations and technical deliverables.

* Conduct energy and carbon audits and identify opportunities for improvement and savings.

* Apply relevant regulatory and voluntary frameworks appropriately.

* Deliver robust analysis that supports client decision-making and sustainability goals.

Client Engagement

* Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

* Present findings, recommendations and technical information in a clear and professional manner.

* Act as a trusted advisor and day-to-day point of contact for clients.

* Contribute to a positive client experience through high-quality service delivery.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

* Contribute ideas to enhance services, products and methodologies.

* Share knowledge and best practice across the wider team.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

* Collaborate with colleagues across the business to maximise project impact and outcomes.

Business Development Support

* Provide technical input to client enquiries and sales opportunities.

* Identify opportunities for additional services within existing projects.

* Support the growth and development of SE First's sustainability solutions offering.

ABOUT YOU

Essential Experience & Skills

* Degree qualified, or equivalent professional experience, in a technical, environmental, sustainability-related or consultancy discipline.

* Experience within energy management, carbon management and sustainability projects.

* Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate findings into meaningful insights.

* Experience identifying energy and carbon reduction opportunities and producing recommendations for clients.

* Working knowledge of UK energy and carbon regulations, legislation and reporting frameworks.

* Experience operating within a client-facing consultancy environment.

* Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

* Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.

* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Experience

* Energy audit experience.

* Carbon auditing and reporting experience.

* Exposure to Net Zero strategies and decarbonisation programmes.

* Experience supporting commercial or business development activities.

* Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and industry best practice.

WHY JOIN SE FIRST?

SE First is a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to helping businesses create a more sustainable future. Joining the Sustainable Solutions team provides the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly contribute to energy efficiency, carbon reduction and long-term environmental impact.

This role offers exposure to a wide range of sectors, clients and sustainability challenges, making it an excellent opportunity for a consultant looking to further develop their technical expertise, client engagement and project delivery skills within a growing and highly relevant market.

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