Job Description

SLR is a global leader in end-to-end sustainability solutions: providing clients with strategic advice and on the ground support. Building on the success of our long-established Carbon and Energy management teams, we are looking for an early career Environmental Consultant with experience in the assessment of greenhouse gas emissions calculation and reporting to work alongside our experienced team of consultants, supporting in the delivery of high quality project outputs to our established client base. Candidates should be able to demonstrate strong analytical and numerical skills and be well organised, self-motivated and effective communicators with good interpersonal skills.

The Role

Examples of projects that you would be expected to help deliver might include


Greenhouse gas calculations and reporting of Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions in accordance with the methodologies of the GHG Protocol Calculations and reporting to support our client in accordance with Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) guidelines Supporting clients in the preparation of submissions to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Development of Net Zero Carbon strategies Supporting clients in the development of targets in accordance with the methodology set out by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)


Past experience in the delivery of these or similar services will be viewed as an advantage.

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.


Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent

healthcare offering, travel and life insurance

and a

structured career framework

with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional

flexible bank holidays

, we offer

flexible, agile and hybrid working

which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you

If you think this could be the right role for you, we would love to hear from you. We'd envisage that you would be able to bring/demonstrate:
Qualified to degree-level or higher, within a relevant science or engineering-related subject. Member of a relevant technical body, e.g. IEMA, with a desire to work towards Chartered or Practitioner status Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative as well as working effectively as part of a team Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate directly with our clients Computer literacy including familiarity with the Microsoft Office in particular MS Excel Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrable interest in developing a career in the environmental, energy and/or sustainability consulting sector
Whilst not essential, it would be great if you could also show:


Past experience working in the environmental, sustainability or energy sector Full driving licence valid in UK
We are ideally looking for a consultant to be located in SLR's Manchester office, although other locations will be considered.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.




We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.




Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.