Carbon Manager in Cobham - CV-Library

Our client is one of the largest construction companies within the UK with internationally-renowned experience in the successful delivery of technically demanding, multi-disciplinary and logistically complex projects.

They now have a requirement within their Highways team for a Carbon Manager on the Lower Thames Crossing project in Kent

Responsibilities

Work with Head of Carbon, Environment and Sustainability (LTC) and the wider RNoT carbon team to deliver the carbon commitments

Manage the development of carbon route map plans and strategies as required by carbon commitments and targets

Deliver the Highways Carbon Management System and Carbon and Energy Management Plan on LTC

Report project carbon management performance to the Highways Head of Carbon

Support the development of carbon management resource & document templates

Design, implement and track carbon training

Embed and support carbon management within a range of project functions and processes where applicable, such as procurement, commercial, plant management & logistics.

Responsibility for project client carbon reporting & deliverables, including baselines, forecasts, progress reporting and carbon accounting where relevant

Provide support and guidance to the project teams on carbon assessment and carbon impacts

Manage and deliver the LTC technical inputs for the Certification to PAS 2080 (maintain evidence, attendance in audits etc.)

Maintain a carbon and resources opportunity register as per the PAS 2080 process

Review and assure all deliverables related to carbon from RNoT including from enterprise partners and the supply chain

Promote and encourage low carbon innovations from enterprise partners and the supply chain

Manage and support the development and submission of low carbon enhancements and incentive business cases and implementation

Support with technical delivery groups on low carbon fuel, asphalt, concrete and steel

Support effective day to day management of carbon team members in a manner that embodies the company values.

This role will include regional travel to support several projects and a company car will be provided.

The individual

A science-based background i.e. relevant BSc or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Carbon, Energy or similar is essential;

Sustainability/carbon/energy or similar MSc is desirable

A sound understanding of carbon impact/mitigation issues on major infrastructure schemes

Working knowledge of LCA reporting

Good understanding of carbon reporting standards, guidance and regulatory regimes for example PAS 2080 (2023)

Experience in integrating low carbon resilient solutions into infrastructure design and construction

Proficiency in Office applications and use of analytical tools

Understanding of the benefits of working collaboratively to obtain the best outcome for the project

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Determination to see tasks through to completion, with excellent planning and organisation skills

Member of a relevant professional body is desirable