Carbon Specialist
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | London, Euston or Birmingham Initially WFH |
| Area | London, UKMidlands, UK |
| Sector | High Speed Rail |
| Salary | £50 - 60,000 + pension (6:12) + 25 (Hols) |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Charlton Recruitment |
| Telephone | 07881022741 |
| Job Ref | HS2055 |
| Job Views | 261 |
- Description
- High Speed 2 the new multi-billion-pound high-speed railway to directly link the city centres of: London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchesterare seeking a Carbon Specialist at HS2 you will be providing specialist technical support on whole life carbon management and reduction for all phases of the project. You will work in collaboration with the supply chain as well as HS2 colleagues to ensure project commitments relating to carbon emissions are delivered and timescales are met with value for money at the forefront of all decisions. The role will include working with a wide range of stakeholders including contractors and government decision and policy makers.
The Carbon Specialist is a wide-ranging holistic role that will Influence management of carbon reduction during design and construction throughout all sections of the HS2 Programme (Phase 1, Phase 2a & Phase 2b), and also influence management of carbon reduction during operations and maintenance.
The Carbon Specialist will report and deputise for the HS2 Carbon Manager, the department will grow as the programme develops this is a superb opportunity to really make a difference on a truly landmark infrastructure project.
Working Situation
Due to the pandemic the role is initially based from home and then will be either London (Euston) or Birmingham based. HS2 are a flexible employer, and there will be an element of flexible working on offer.
Salaries
London £55,000 - £60,000 pen (6:12) + 25 hols
Birmingham £50 – 55,000 + pen (6:12) + 25 hols
Duties & Responsibilities
- Support the Carbon Manager in development and implementation of carbon management and reduction requirements.
- Develop and implement procedures, tools and systems as appropriate to ensure carbon requirements are clearly defined and well understood and to enable effective and efficient delivery of carbon reduction objectives.
- Provide technical assessment and reviews for the hybrid bills and associated tasks, including Environment Statements, Petitioner responses and Parliamentary Queries.
- Work with Phase One, Phase Two and Systems Delivery in providing support and specialist carbon management and reduction expertise.
- Participate in the Environment team’s wider objectives and work closely with them to achieve carbon objectives.
- Provide technical assessment and review to assure that deliverables meet the project’s carbon requirements.
- Represent HS2 at carbon technical meetings with stakeholders as required.
- Engage pro-actively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work with Phase One, Phase Two and Systems Delivery to ensure consistency of approach, promote best practice, innovation and value for money.
- Continue to develop professionally, maintaining technical competencies and identifying opportunities for learning new skills in order to meet work objectives more effectively.
Candidate Criteria
The Carbon specialist will have experience within the built environment whether that’s from working on infrastructure or indeed construction projects. They will be technically proficient with a working understanding of the carbon management standards. The candidate will likely be working for a environmental consultancy or client organisation and have influenced carbon reduction during design phases absolutely must and also helpful if they have construction and operational / maintenance experience.
Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical specialists, non-technical project managers and technical stakeholders.
- Ability to technically assess and review carbon management deliverables submitted by contractors
- Be able to review parliamentary submissions as part of the hybrid Bill & petitioning process.
- The ability to provide technical responses to Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information requests.
Knowledge:
- Suitable qualifications to degree standard, experience and education to demonstrate a good understanding of carbon management and reduction principles
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation, technical guidance, industry standards and best practice in relation to carbon management and reduction.
- Memberships of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment and understanding of the relevant legislation, technical guidance, industry standards and best practice in relation to carbon management and reduction.
Type of experience:
- Experience of implementing carbon management and reduction principles within complex and medium to high-risk projects
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience of delivering successful outcomes with complex stakeholders
- Experience of working with subject matter experts relevant to the role, including contractors and consultants.
