Infrastructure Decarbonisation Technical Director

Job Summary

Technical Director – Infrastructure Decarbonisation Services to support growth within the Environment and Energy Business Unit. The role is based in Basingstoke, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Nottingham, Leeds, London, and Manchester with a flexible hybrid working model.

Working closely with business leadership to identify emerging market opportunities, develop a sustainable pipeline of low‑carbon advisory projects, and contribute to the delivery of strategic business objectives. Playing a key role in supporting and leading major bids, tenders and proposals to secure positions on national and regional frameworks. Providing strategic and technical advice to executive‑level clients, regulators and infrastructure organisations to help them decarbonise projects and meet regulatory and net zero commitments.

Contributing to the organisation's market profile through thought leadership, conference presentations and industry engagement.

• Demonstrable experience acting as a technical lead for greenhouse gas assessments.
• Excellent knowledge of greenhouse gas reporting methodologies, including GHG Protocol, PAS 2080 and ISO 14000 standards.
• Strong understanding of UK and EU greenhouse gas policy, legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of greenhouse gas and climate change Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes.
• Excellent understanding of greenhouse gas emissions impacts across infrastructure sectors, including power, transportation and water.

• Proven experience developing and implementing low‑carbon design solutions across infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading the development of carbon management strategies and Net Zero Transition Plans.
• Ability to provide strategic carbon advisory services and identify practical decarbonisation opportunities for clients.

• Experience supporting or leading major bids, tenders and framework submissions.
• Strong business development experience within infrastructure greenhouse gas advisory services.
• Commercial awareness across project delivery, business development, marketing and proposal preparation.
• Ability to identify and develop new market opportunities and client relationships.

• Experience providing strategic and technical advice to senior stakeholders, regulatory bodies and infrastructure clients.
• Strong people management, mentoring and team development skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to business growth initiatives.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high‑quality technical outputs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience contributing to thought leadership initiatives, industry forums and conference presentations.

• Experience delivering greenhouse gas management services within the power, renewable energy, carbon capture, water or transportation sectors.
• Experience providing carbon advisory services to infrastructure providers, corporate organisations or industrial clients.
• Experience developing science‑based targets and decarbonisation pathways.
• Understanding of nature‑based solutions, carbon offsetting and wider climate mitigation approaches.

A wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of employees and their families. Hybrid work options provide flexibility. Access to industry‑leading technology, transformational projects and career growth opportunities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will provide an interview for applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition.