ENERGY & CARBON CONSULTANT

Sustainable Energy First (SE First)

THE ROLE
Sustainable Energy First is seeking an ambitious and technically capable Energy & Carbon Consultant to join its growing Sustainable Solutions team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a sustainability professional who is passionate about helping organisations reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions and progress towards their Net Zero ambitions. The successful candidate will work across a diverse portfolio of client projects, applying technical expertise to deliver high-quality energy and carbon consultancy services while building trusted relationships with clients.
The Energy & Carbon Consultant will play a key role in identifying opportunities for improved energy performance, delivering insightful analysis, conducting audits and developing practical recommendations that support both environmental and commercial objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Delivery
• Deliver energy and carbon management projects to agreed quality standards and timescales.
• Manage a varied workload across multiple client projects and contracts.
• Undertake site visits, audits, assessments and reporting activities.
• Monitor project progress and escalate risks or issues where appropriate.
• Support the successful delivery of client and organisational sustainability objectives.
Technical Consultancy
• Analyse complex energy, carbon and sustainability-related datasets.
• Produce clear, accurate and actionable reports, recommendations and technical deliverables.
• Conduct energy and carbon audits and identify opportunities for improvement and savings.
• Apply relevant regulatory and voluntary frameworks appropriately.
• Deliver robust analysis that supports client decision-making and sustainability goals.
Client Engagement
• Build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Present findings, recommendations and technical information in a clear and professional manner.
• Act as a trusted advisor and day-to-day point of contact for clients.
• Contribute to a positive client experience through high-quality service delivery.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Contribute ideas to enhance services, products and methodologies.
• Share knowledge and best practice across the wider team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to maximise project impact and outcomes.
Business Development Support
• Provide technical input to client enquiries and sales opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for additional services within existing projects.
• Support the growth and development of SE First's sustainability solutions offering.

ABOUT YOU
Essential Experience & Skills
• Degree qualified, or equivalent professional experience, in a technical, environmental, sustainability-related or consultancy discipline.
• Experience within energy management, carbon management and sustainability projects.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate findings into meaningful insights.
• Experience identifying energy and carbon reduction opportunities and producing recommendations for clients.
• Working knowledge of UK energy and carbon regulations, legislation and reporting frameworks.
• Experience operating within a client-facing consultancy environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Experience
• Energy audit experience.
• Carbon auditing and reporting experience.
• Exposure to Net Zero strategies and decarbonisation programmes.
• Experience supporting commercial or business development activities.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and industry best practice.

WHY JOIN SE FIRST?
SE First is a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to helping businesses create a more sustainable future. Joining the Sustainable Solutions team provides the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly contribute to energy efficiency, carbon reduction and long-term environmental impact.
This role offers exposure to a wide range of sectors, clients and sustainability challenges, making it an excellent opportunity for a consultant looking to further develop their technical expertise, client engagement and project delivery skills within a growing and highly relevant market.