Senior Energy & Carbon Consultant

Our purpose 🌍

Inspiring and empowering our people to create a positive difference for themselves, our clients and the planet

Sustainable Energy First is an energy and sustainability consultancy, founded to solve energy management problems in very large, complex commercial estates.

This remains the core of our business driven by a commitment to sustainability and the goal of reducing our clients’ carbon footprint.

This home-based Senior Energy & Carbon Consultant role in our Climate Action Team requires occasional travel to the office in Preston (Fulwood) and regular travel across the UK to client sites. A car allowance will be provided, and sustainable travel options are encouraged wherever suitable.

The Senior Consultant is required to independently manage a portfolio of contracts and be competent in delivery of all sustainability, net zero and carbon related services. In this role you will:

• ➡️ Lead and manage technical assignments, applying professional standards under minimal supervision.
• ➡️ Independently manage a portfolio of contracts and associated client relationships simultaneously.
• ➡️ Deliver across a portfolio of energy/carbon-related solutions, services, and products.
• ➡️ Ensure delivery aligns with both client needs and business objectives.
• ➡️ Support and mentor peers, including supervision during site visits.

As a Senior Consultant in our Climate Action Team the following outcomes highlight the responsibilities and expectations for this level:

Support the development and implementation of sustainability and net zero solutions, focusing on reducing consumption, managing costs, and achieving carbon reduction targets.

Manage and deliver complex and high-value energy and carbon-related contracts, ensuring alignment with both client needs and business objectives.

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and providing expert guidance on long-term sustainability strategies.

Provide mentorship and training to less experienced consultants, sharing technical expertise and fostering team capability to improve delivery flexibility and quality.

Identify and act on opportunities to cross-sell additional products and services to clients, actively contributing to the organisation's revenue growth.

Lead the development, improvement, and customisation of energy and carbon products as requested.

Prepare in-depth, high-quality reports with advanced insights and recommendations for complex technical and net zero challenges.

Conduct on-site energy and carbon audits to assess usage patterns, identify savings opportunities, and recommend actionable improvements.

Provide technical expertise during client pitches and sales meetings to support the development of new business opportunities.

Ensure client compliance with energy and carbon legislation and other relevant frameworks. Stay informed on evolving energy and carbon regulations and legislative changes.

• 🚀 An independent individual capable of self-motivating and managing priorities as part of a remote team.
• 🚗 UK Driving License and availability of a car.
• 🎓 A degree in a relevant subject or with relevant subsequent experience supported by relevant qualifications.
• 💻 Highly proficient in Excel and Word, and proficient in PowerPoint. Familiar with Microsoft Teams, and ideally some exposure to project management software, Gantt charts, building modelling software, or other workflow management software.
• 📍A working understanding of UK regulation and regulated schemes.
• 💷 Salary: £55,000 per annum
• 🌴 Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + 🥳 your birthday off, increasing to 30 days on length of service
• 🏠 Home working (regular travel required)
• ⌛ Flexible working - including the ability to bank up to to 5 extra days off per year
• ⛹🏽 Gym contribution
• 💰 Long service awards
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