Job Description

Environmental Sustainability Advisor- Regional Carbon Advisor E&W Central

This important role supports Balfour Beatty's Sustainability Strategy and is key to delivering company and client carbon reduction targets.



The role is to deliver carbon quantification and reporting across the lifecycle of our projects, in one of our PT&D regions supporting carbon reduction targets and carbon budgets.



Ensure carbon data is structured in preconstruction and delivery in a way that facilitates


collection and aggregation of consistent, comparable and meaningful data for reporting and future benchmarking. Support and drive innovation at a regional and project level to meet our carbon commitments.

What you'll be doing

Undertake carbon baselining, hotspot identification and reduction target setting on projects to ensure carbon assessments are complete, use tailored carbon factors where available, and are auditable for PAS 2080 compliance. Collate actual carbon data from in-flight projects by working with a range of stakeholders within project teams, including but not limited to: Procurement, commercial, design, environmental, sustainability and project management. Provide carbon analysis from Candy or support others to do so, to provide preconstruction and delivery teams with understanding of hotspots and focus for carbon reductions. Support the development and continual improvement of processes of the Carbon Management System as necessary. Develop and implement Carbon Management Plans, in collaboration with project teams, to drive carbon reductions. Utilise Moata or similar, for carbon reporting to the client.

Who we're looking for

Demonstrable industry experience in a technical role (engineering / commercial) on a range of major infrastructure / civil engineering projects with a good understanding of construction methods, processes and temporary works. Experience of bid, preconstruction or construction delivery phases of projects incorporating major, complex civil engineering. The commitment to help drive change and carbon management capability across the business. Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed at all levels in the business. Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving skills. Some experience of engineering or commercial processes, supporting multi-level projects and programmes

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.



From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK16213