Junior Embodied Carbon Consultant

Junior Embodied Carbon Consultant Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh or Leeds Salary: Up to £40,000, depending on experience Specialisms: Whole Life Carbon Assessment, Life Cycle Assessment and Embodied Carbon Level: Junior/Consultant Zest4Talent is partnering with an established multidisciplinary building services and sustainability consultancy to recruit a Junior Embodied Carbon Consultant. The successful candidate can be based in Glasgow, Edinburgh or Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career sustainability professional looking to develop specialist expertise in Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and embodied-carbon reduction. Working alongside an experienced sustainability team, you will support a varied portfolio of building projects and help clients make informed, lower-carbon design decisions. Key Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: * Supporting the delivery of Whole Life Carbon Assessments and Life Cycle Assessments. * Calculating embodied carbon across different stages of the building lifecycle. * Gathering, reviewing and analysing material and project data. * Reviewing Environmental Product Declarations and other product information. * Using carbon-assessment software and recognised industry databases. * Comparing materials and design options to identify carbon-reduction opportunities. * Producing technical calculations, reports and presentations. * Supporting the preparation of circular-economy and sustainability statements. * Collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors and wider design teams. * Developing your knowledge of relevant standards, planning requirements and industry guidance. Candidate Requirements We would like to hear from candidates with: * A relevant degree in sustainability, environmental engineering, building services, architecture, construction, quantity surveying or a related discipline. * An academic or practical understanding of embodied carbon, WLCA or LCA. * Strong analytical and numerical skills. * Confidence working with technical information, data and spreadsheets. * Good written and verbal communication skills. * An organised and methodical approach. * A genuine interest in sustainable design and reducing the environmental impact of the built environment. Experience using One Click LCA or similar carbon-assessment software would be beneficial. However, applications are also welcomed from candidates with relevant academic knowledge and the motivation to develop their practical experience. What’s on Offer * A salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience. * A choice of Glasgow, Edinburgh or Leeds as your base location. * Structured training and professional development. * Support from experienced sustainability professionals. * Exposure to a varied portfolio of building projects. * Opportunities to develop specialist expertise in WLCA, LCA, embodied carbon and circular economy. * Genuine long-term career progression within a growing consultancy. If you are looking to build a specialist career in embodied carbon and sustainable building design, we would be delighted to hear from you. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK