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SLR is a global leader in end-to-end sustainability solutions: providing clients with strategic advice and on the ground support. Building on the success of our long-established Carbon and Energy teams, we are looking for experienced Senior Carbon and Energy Consultants (our grades run from Graduate - Project - Senior - Associate - Principal - Technical Director). As experienced professionals with proven project management experience you will work under your own initiative and develop your skills and career by taking the technical lead for a range of carbon- and energy-related tasks.

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.

Positions can be based in any of SLR’s UK offices (with a preference for Manchester, London, Bristol or Devon), or can be hybrid or home-based, subject to demonstration of an aptitude for remote working.

About SLR:

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 2500 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. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer agile working which allows staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

About you

As an experienced consultant providing advisory services across Carbon and Energy Management, we'd envisage that you would be able to demonstrate strong technical and project management skills and be effective communicators with strong interpersonal skills. Experience of, or an aptitude for, business development will be seen as an advantage.

• Qualified to degree-level or higher, within a relevant engineering-related subject (Chemical/Process Engineering, Energy Engineering / Renewable Energy Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering)
• Chartered Engineer and member of a relevant professional Institute - EI, IChemE, IMechE, IEE, CIBSE, or similar (or working towards for Senior grade applicants).
• Members of the EI Register of Professional Energy Consultants, Chartered Energy Managers, CIBSE Low Carbon Consultants, or other ESOS-specific qualifications are especially welcome.
• Experience in conducting on-site energy assessments, audits and surveys of industrial, commercial and public sector facilities.
• Evaluation of the performance and cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency technologies, for use in industrial, commercial and public sector facilities.
• Good knowledge of current and future drivers for energy efficiency, including SECR/MGHG Reporting, CCA, EU-ETS, EU EPBD, EU EED/ESOS and Building Regulations.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English. Second languages an advantage.
• Strong report writing skills relating to energy efficiency technologies, and the results of energy assessments.
• Good IT skills with advanced skills and experience in MS Excel spreadsheet methods for various types of analyses.
• Good presentation skills, and will be comfortable communicating findings at all levels

Whilst not essential, it would be advantageous if you brought skills or experience within:

• Experience of low and zero carbon technologies and techniques including CHP and renewable energy technologies.
• Experience of the use of commercial energy M&T software packages.
• Experience in the development and delivery of energy awareness and technical training .
• Any experience of, or a desire/aptitude to undertake business development

To apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application at: www.slrconsulting.com/careers.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

SLR Consulting is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and who we choose to be. We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate difference to ensure SLR is a place where everyone feels included, is encouraged to be their authentic self and has opportunities to grow.

Across Europe, our DE&I agenda is driven forward through our DE&I Committee, which actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across both our internal processes and our client work. Globally, our Global Culture & Diversity Council brings together representatives from across our regions to share ideas and best practice that can be incorporated into our global policies, enabling greater transparency and supporting the development of an inclusive culture, inclusive approaches to policies and practices, and to personal behaviours.
We welcome applications from everybody, regardless of their background, and particularly invite those from groups who are currently under-represented in our business to apply, such as women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.