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Vacancy: Carbon Consultant

Salary: £22,000 to £29,000 depending on experience

Hours: Full time

Location: Based in our office Third Floor, 84 Long Lane Borough, London SE1 4AU

Job reference: Consultant11

Experienced carbon consultant needed for climate mitigation projects

We are looking for an experienced carbon consultant to join our small innovative consultancy. As part of our team you will develop regional research projects, climate change strategies, energy scenarios and CHP/renewables feasibility studies for our public, private and third sector clients. You will have a real opportunity to shape the way in which climate change is addressed in the UK as you work with our clients to reduce carbon emissions.

The candidate

We are looking for a consultant with a proven track record of delivering high quality projects on time and on budget. You will be self motivated with a methodical approach, have attention to detail and excellent time management skills. You will need to be a creative thinker with a high level of numeracy, report writing skills and advanced computing skills in Excel, Access and Word. You will have a background in data gathering, manipulation and interrogation and be able to draw robust conclusions and innovative recommendations from this work. You will bring an in-depth understanding of European, national and local regulation, best practice and funding opportunities across buildings, energy generation and transport.

Typical projects

Analysis underpinning Friends of the Earth Get Serious Campaign, South East Regional Carbon Reduction Study, Carbon Reduction Pathways for Five Core Cities, Kirklees Warm Zone Economic Analysis, Yorkshire and Humber Carbon Reduction Analysis, Brixton Low Carbon Zone Business Energy Audits, feasibility research projects such as biogas potential and PV optimisation.

Our organisation

Carbon Descent is an independent social enterprise and environmental trust with the experience, expertise and commitment to create strategies and deliver solutions that measurably reduce carbon footprints, creating a sustainable and equitable future for all. Working in the key areas of energy, resource use, the built environment and renewables for over 10 years, to foster a low carbon world.

Your application

Carbon Descent strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, and welcomes applicants from all sections of society.We are reviewing applications weekly so please submit your CV to recruitment[@]carbondescent.org.uk ASAP or by post marked ‘Private and confidential, Chris Dunham to the address above. No agencies need apply.

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