Environmental: Embodied Carbon Expert

Do you have what it takes to transform society?

We are looking for a Environmental: Embodied Carbon Expert who is enthusiastic, curious and looking for that next challenge. This role is based in our Maidenhead office and can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office/on site and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

What does the role involve? 

Support the delivery of a wide variety of projects within a multidisciplinary design team for several key clients covering building sustainability certification from project feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.

Core duties and responsibilities will include:

Project Delivery

• Leading Embodied Carbon analysis for buildings for BREEAM Certification and RICS.
• Engaging with wider team members at concept design stage to drive sustainability certification outcomes.
• Attending key internal and external meetings.
• Coordinating with project managers the programme and information required for BREEAM Certification and Embodied Carbon analysis studies for individual projects.
• Liaising with and manage resources with Building Sustainability team to meet date of deliverables.
• Working in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required.
• Recommending/implementing improvements to design solutions and processes where applicable and share via the knowledge management channels as appropriate.
• Supporting and driving our culture of added value and innovation.
• Ensuring health and safety continues to be at the heart of all our operations.

Financial/Commercial Management & Tender Activity

• Managing time allocation of self and less experienced colleagues in execution of projects.
• Demonstrating commercial awareness in recognising risks and opportunities arising during project execution.

Business Development 

• Undertaking Client facing role at appropriate levels within Client organisations that builds long lasting Client relationships, when required.
• Supporting and driving our behaviours that support excellent CRM.
• Managing Key Client relationships as allocated or created.
• Participating, support and drive our culture of client feedback and communication and improvement.

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

Essential Skills

• A multi-disciplined buildings background. Ideally supported by first degree in relevant discipline.
• Life Cycle Analysis using One Click LCA. 
• Basic to intermediate skills on CAD packages: preferred AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ability to communicate ideas in a simple, visual and comprehensive manner.
• Ability to communicate in a fluent and positive manner with Clients and other team members and to produce written reports in clear English.
• Client focussed attitude, ability to represent Sweco in discussions with, and in giving presentations to, Clients, design and contracting teams.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, particularly Part L.
• To have or be working towards a relevant recognised professional qualification.

Desirable Skills

• Ability to carry out Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
• Basic knowledge of thermal modelling software.
• Knowledge of materials health and Embodied Carbon.
• Graphic design: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
• Knowledge of building optimisation platforms.
• Basic understanding of façade systems and thermal performance.

Personal Qualities

• Strong communication skills in English.  The ability to communicate in Swedish or Danish would be advantageous. 
• Ability to work on own initiative and seek assistance when required.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met.
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions.
• Project a professional image to clients and colleagues.
• Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors.
• Able to recognise own impact on others and adapt approach where appropriate.
• Demonstrate pride in work, through accurate timely delivery.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco!