Associate Sustainability & Carbon Consultant
Location: London
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Associate Sustainability & Carbon Consultant to join our growing Carbon and Sustainability team. This is a senior position combining project delivery, technical leadership, people management and business development. You will play a critical leadership role in our London‑based team, you will help shape our local presence, support the growth and development of our people, and deliver high‑quality outcomes for our clients.
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading design, engineering and project management consultancies, offering the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting infrastructure and sustainability challenges of our time. Our Carbon and Sustainability team consists of specialists working across sustainability strategy, ESG, whole life carbon, net zero advisory and sustainable infrastructure delivery. We work across major infrastructure, transportation, water, energy, government and industrial sectors, supporting clients to achieve their sustainability ambitions and transition towards a low‑carbon, resilient and nature‑positive future.
We are looking for a professional with strong technical expertise in one or more of our core service areas, commercial awareness, and a passion for developing people. You will be comfortable delivering complex projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, building trusted client relationships and winning work.
As a leader for our London team, we believe that visible leadership and regular face‑to‑face collaboration are important to building team culture, supporting colleagues and developing client relationships. We would therefore expect the successful candidate to have a strong London office presence, ideally around three days per week.
As part of our friendly, collaborative and supportive team, you will play a key role in growing our team's capability, mentoring colleagues and delivering meaningful work that helps clients reduce carbon, embed sustainability and create lasting environmental, social and economic value.
Your role
- Lead and develop our London Carbon & Sustainability team, providing line management, mentorship and technical leadership.
- Direct the successful delivery of sustainability and carbon projects for public and private sector clients.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities for growth.
- Lead and support winning work activities, including bids, proposals and client engagement.
- Provide technical expertise across sustainability, carbon and net zero advisory services.
- Support the development of junior consultants and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture.
- Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to deliver integrated and innovative solutions.
About you
- Relevant years of experience in sustainability, carbon management, ESG or environmental consultancy.
- Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: sustainability strategy, sustainable infrastructure, ESG reporting, whole life carbon, carbon management or net zero transition planning.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary projects and managing client relationships.
- Experience managing and developing teams, with a supportive and people‑focused leadership style.
- Demonstrable track record of winning work and contributing to business growth.
- Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills.
- Educated to degree level in an environmental / engineering related discipline and will be chartered with a recognised relevant professional body.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
