We are seeking a Sustainability Consultant – Carbon & Net Zero to join a leading sustainability consultancy, supporting organisations with corporate carbon accounting, Net Zero strategy and decarbonisation planning.This is a client-facing consulting role where you'll work with a diverse portfolio of organisations, helping them measure, report and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions while developing practical, commercially focused Net Zero strategies.You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality carbon accounting projects, producing assurance-ready outputs and working closely with clients to translate complex data into meaningful business insights.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver corporate carbon footprints across Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions.
• Build and quality-assure GHG inventories in line with the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1.
• Support the development of Net Zero roadmaps and carbon reduction strategies.
• Analyse emissions data and produce client-ready reports, presentations and audit trails.
• Support SECR, CDP, Carbon Reduction Plans and SBTi submissions.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and manage client data collection.
• Research and assess decarbonisation opportunities across energy, travel, fleet and supply chains.
• Support proposal writing and technical input for new client opportunities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal tools, templates and methodologies.
• Keep up to date with evolving carbon accounting standards and climate reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Experience in corporate carbon accounting, Net Zero consulting or sustainability consulting.
• Strong knowledge of Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 greenhouse gas reporting.
• Experience applying the GHG Protocol and/or ISO 14064-1.
• Understanding of Net Zero strategies, decarbonisation planning and climate mitigation.
• Familiarity with reporting frameworks such as SECR, CDP, SBTi, IFRS S2 or CSRD.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills, with experience working with large datasets.
• Excellent written communication and report writing skills.
• Confident presenting technical information to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.