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.

The Role in a Nutshell 🐿️

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: 

1️⃣ Sustainability Solutions Support the development and implementation of sustainability and net zero solutions, focusing on reducing consumption, managing costs, and achieving carbon reduction targets.

2️⃣ Leadership of Complex Projects Manage and deliver complex and high-value energy and carbon-related contracts, ensuring alignment with both client needs and business objectives. 

3️⃣ Advanced Client Engagement Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and providing expert guidance on long-term sustainability strategies. 

4️⃣ Mentorship Provide mentorship and training to less experienced consultants, sharing technical expertise and fostering team capability to improve delivery flexibility and quality. 

5️⃣ Business Growth and Cross-Selling Identify and act on opportunities to cross-sell additional products and services to clients, actively contributing to the organisation's revenue growth. 

6️⃣ Leadership in Product Development Lead the development, improvement, and customisation of energy and carbon products as requested. 

7️⃣ Deliver Advanced Technical Insights and expertise Prepare in-depth, high-quality reports with advanced insights and recommendations for complex technical and net zero challenges. 

8️⃣ Energy and Carbon Audits Conduct on-site energy and carbon audits to assess usage patterns, identify savings opportunities, and recommend actionable improvements.

9️⃣ Technical Sales Support Provide technical expertise during client pitches and sales meetings to support the development of new business opportunities. 

🔟 Regulatory Compliance & Awareness Ensure client compliance with energy and carbon legislation and other relevant frameworks. Stay informed on evolving energy and carbon regulations and legislative changes.

Key Ingredients for the Role 🪄

🚀 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

🩺 Private Medical Insurance

🐣 Enhanced paternity/non-pregnant colleague and maternity/pregnant colleague leave

🏥 Simply Health scheme

🧠 Challenging work and development opportunities

Inclusion and Belonging

We believe that diversity is more than a commitment, it’s at the heart 🤎 of who we are. We aim to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

We celebrate different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences because we know they make us stronger, bolder and more imaginative, which link to our core values. By fostering a culture of belonging, we aim to provide a workplace where every voice is heard, and every individual can thrive.

Our culture has been set up to bring the best out of our people. If we sound like the kind of business where you’re ready to take the next step, then we look forward to hearing from you!