Principal Consultant - Armidale - SLR

Description

About the Role

You will provide strategic direction for our E&CC service, with a focus on aspects including energy audits and surveys (including ESOS and EU EED-compliant energy audits), feasibility studies, building and process optimisation, energy management, monitoring and targeting, energy and water benchmarking, carbon footprinting, development of Net Zero Carbon strategies and energy strategies.

For the duration of 2023 you will have an involvement in ESOS related work for clients - either in an Auditing capacity if holding ESOS Lead Assessor status, or from a survey perspective to assist our existing team of ESOS assessors.

• Greenhouse gas calculations and reporting of Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions in accordance with the methodologies of the GHG Protocol
• Calculations and reporting to support our client in accordance with Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) guidelines
• Supporting clients in the preparation of submissions to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
• Development of Net Zero Carbon strategies
• Development of corporate sustainability/ESG strategies
• Supporting clients in the development of targets in accordance with the methodology set out by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

About SLR

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3400 staff across 6 regions – including over 1000 staff across Europe. SLR's 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

About You

If you think this could be the right role for you, we would love to hear from you. We'd envisage that you would be able to bring/demonstrate:

• Qualified to degree-level or higher, within a relevant science or engineering-related subject.
• Chartered or Practitioner Member status of a relevant technical body, IEMA, Energy Institute.
• Proven experience in a consultancy role or as an in-house Sustainability Manager or similar.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative as well as working effectively as part of a team.
• Track record in managing multiple complex projects, including client management, quality assurance and project administration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate directly with our clients.
• Computer literacy including familiarity with the Microsoft Office in particular MS Excel.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Line Management of small teams.
• Track record in business development, including client management, proposal and bid writing.
• Full driving licence valid in the UK.

We are ideally looking for a consultant to be located in SLR's Manchester office, although other locations will be considered for example London, Bristol or Edinburgh. Hybrid working will also be considered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minority groups, women, and individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.