Embedded Carbon & LCA Consultant
Job Description
Currie & Brown is one of the leading international physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience in multiple sectors and services. We are differentiated by our people, innovation and reputation with a genuine global office network.
Our people, from the first-day apprentice to senior management make our business what it is today. Everybody in the Currie & Brown family, no matter how experienced they are, plays their own unique part in our success and have fun along the way.
The role – what is it we would like you to do?
We are currently looking for an experienced Sustainability & Embedded Carbon Consultant to join our growing national team.
Your core duties will involve:
- Carry out sustainability consultancy assignments in a wide range of sectors in the construction industry
- Work would consist of supporting the sustainability team in the delivery of their work, for example, independently producing Lifecycle Carbon Assessments including embodied carbon, benefits identification and quantification, support on BREEAM assessments
- Support the provision of bespoke advice to clients including research and data gathering, quantitative analysis (including life cycle assessment, energy and risk models), facilitation of workshops
- Proficient and skilled in use of Microsoft Excel and ability to learn other software’s such as Power BI, OneClick etc.
- Producing high quality technical outputs including presentations, reports and datasets
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients to develop and agree robust plans that address a range of stakeholder requirements
- Assisting with proposal and bid development; compiling case study information for completed projects and general support on marketing activities
- Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting and corresponding with clients to form strong working relationships
What skills and attributes are we looking for from you:
Essential qualifications required:
Minimum 2:1 at degree level, in any discipline
Preferred qualifications:
Evidence of strong quantitative and research skills, e.g., post graduate qualification or degree in STEM discipline.
Essential sector experience required:
- Evidence of proactive and collaborative approach to working
- Roles / experience involving research, analysis, and presentations
- Experience of an office environment and engaging with stakeholders.
- Demonstrable experience of taking ownership of tasks.
- Proficient in MS Office suite, with general strong IT skills.
Preferred sector experience required:
- Built environment / engineering knowledge is a benefit
- BIM / digital design / financial modelling knowledge would be welcomed
Soft skills required:
- Passionate about helping clients to make good decisions and create a fantastic built environment
- Good technical writing, client-facing, and communication skills (both internal and external)
- Confidence in handling numbers in the preparation of reports and economic appraisals.
- Able to review information quickly and efficiently, making decisions using an appropriate mix of analysis and judgement
- Interest in and ability to develop an excellent understanding of the processes, practices, policies, initiatives, and innovations which impact on the built environment
About The Company
What is in it for you?
Investment in you and your career
Unlike some businesses out there, we prioritise to the long term and honour our commitments. We are compassionate and inclusive in the way we approach our work, and always look to invest in our people’s futures. Be it a desire to work internationally, a drive to progress, or even a curiosity to operate in a new sector, we are there for our people at every stage – providing advice, support and the structure to achieve. That is why so many of us have established and built successful careers here for so long.
Equal, diverse and inclusive culture
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work everyday and that is why we firmly believe equality, diversity and inclusion should be taken seriously. Diverse people, backgrounds and experiences develop the most innovative of ideas, they are essential to our success, that is why we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Empowered to do your best
With the backing of our parent company, we are a truly independent business. Our people are empowered to make quick, agile decisions, as well as work directly with some of the world’s brightest partner brands in our industry through Dar Group.
This mix of our scope and scale, our partnerships and our people, mean we can offer you the opportunity to grow and advance in your career.
