Carbon Technical Director

We are seeking an experienced seeking a highly experienced and visionary Technical Director specializing in carbon management to lead our UK operations to join our growing Environmental & Sustainability team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving our sustainability initiatives, setting strategic goals, and ensuring excellence in carbon reduction and environmental compliance. As Technical Director, you will provide leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction to our team, aligning our practices with cutting-edge solutions and sustainability targets.

At Sweco, we are committed to creating a sustainable future through our core behaviours, effective collaboration and innovative solutions risk management in engineering, architecture, and environmental consultancy. Our Air quality & Carbon team plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality services that support our clients’ projects while protecting and enhancing the environment.

Sweco have a wide range on inhouse technical environmental teams and designers who collaborate on a wide variety of projects and sectors. At Sweco, every team and consultant is empowered to ensure their expertise makes a difference by understanding the client’s business and needs. We want to be our clients’ most relevant partner and we aim to solve any challenge, no matter scale or location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Set and implement strategic objectives for carbon management across all Sweco projects, influencing company-wide practices and policies.
• Technical Expertise: Provide high-level technical guidance and oversight on carbon footprint assessments, reduction strategies, and compliance measures.
• Innovation and Research: Drive research and innovation efforts in carbon management, staying ahead of industry trends and integrating new technologies and methodologies into practice.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead engagement efforts with key stakeholders, including clients, regulatory bodies, industry partners, and community groups, fostering collaborative relationships.
• Project Oversight: Manage and mentor a team of carbon experts and sustainability professionals, ensuring project deliverables align with strategic sustainability goals.
• Compliance and Reporting: Oversee compliance with national, regional, and local environmental regulations, ensuring accurate and comprehensive reporting on carbon performance.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new opportunities for business growth related to carbon management and sustainability consultancy, expanding Sweco’s market presence.
• Thought Leadership: Represent Sweco in industry forums, conferences, and publications, showcasing our expertise and thought leadership in carbon management.

Office Location: London, Leeds, Edinburgh or Glasgow

Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Master’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: Extensive experience (ideally 15+ years) in carbon management, sustainability consulting, or environmental engineering, with a proven track record of leadership in complex projects.
• Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of carbon footprinting tools, software, and methodologies. Expertise in environmental regulations and standards.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical capabilities, with the ability to develop strategic insights and actionable plans from complex data.
• Communication Skills: Superior verbal and written communication skills, capable of influencing and inspiring diverse audiences.
• Project Management: Strong experience in managing large-scale projects, including budgeting, timelines, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• A willingness to travel to meet and support our teams and clients across the UK.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment – Sweco’s team of teams model provides a balanced combination of autonomy and technical support to deliver.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• The chance to work on exciting, meaningful projects that shape our sustainable future.

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to make a difference in the field of environmental sustainability, we want to hear from you!

About Us

Transforming society together, we're planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future.

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco, we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

We offer our clients a combination of global expertise and local presence, adapted to their business and reality. Our ambition is to be our clients’ most relevant partner, working together to help them solve their challenges, today and into the future.

Sweco is committed to enabling all its colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible start and finish times, part time and hybrid working options so that you can flex your hours around your day to day needs.