Carbon Consultant
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
At Jacobs, our purpose is to create a more connected, sustainable world. Through PlanBeyond® 2025+, we embed sustainability, resilience and measurable impact into everything we do. Supported by our Challenge Accepted enterprise strategy, we’re leading in high‑growth markets and helping clients transition to a net‑zero future.
As a Carbon Consultant, you’ll help clients manage the challenges of climate change by delivering carbon accounting, decarbonisation strategies, whole life carbon assessments, sustainability disclosures and climate transition planning. You’ll work with specialists to develop high‑quality technical outputs and support our growing digital, data‑driven approach to carbon analysis and reporting.
In this role, you’ll contribute to greenhouse gas inventories, carry out Whole Life Carbon Assessments using tools such as eTool and OneClick LCA, and help shape carbon management and decarbonisation plans aligned with recognised standards. You’ll collaborate with design teams to embed low‑carbon and circularity principles into projects, engage with clients and stakeholders, and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
You’ll also support assurance activities, stay up to date with evolving carbon policy and best practice, and participate in Jacobs’ global carbon and sustainability Communities of Practice.
Here's what you'll need
To succeed in this role, you will need a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Climate Change or a related discipline. You should bring at least two years of experience working in environmental or sustainability roles, ideally with some exposure to carbon management or climate‑mitigation activities. A foundational understanding of recognised carbon management standards—such as PAS 2080 or ISO 14064—will be important, alongside a strong interest in developing deeper expertise in this area.
You will be expected to contribute to net‑zero initiatives, carbon accounting work, or life cycle assessment activities gained through consultancy, industry, research or government experience. Strong analytical skills are essential, including confidence working with datasets, spreadsheets and digital tools to support accurate and transparent reporting.
Clear, structured technical writing will be a key part of your role, as you will help produce reports and client‑ready deliverables. You should be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and engage professionally with clients and stakeholders. Above all, you will bring a commitment to quality, a proactive approach to problem‑solving and a passion for delivering meaningful outcomes for clients, communities and the environment.
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https//www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
Your impact
At Jacobs, our purpose is to create a more connected, sustainable world. Through PlanBeyond® 2025+, we embed sustainability, resilience and measurable impact into everything we do. Supported by our Challenge Accepted enterprise strategy, we’re leading in high‑growth markets and helping clients transition to a net‑zero future.
As a Carbon Consultant, you’ll help clients manage the challenges of climate change by delivering carbon accounting, decarbonisation strategies, whole life carbon assessments, sustainability disclosures and climate transition planning. You’ll work with specialists to develop high‑quality technical outputs and support our growing digital, data‑driven approach to carbon analysis and reporting.
In this role, you’ll contribute to greenhouse gas inventories, carry out Whole Life Carbon Assessments using tools such as eTool and OneClick LCA, and help shape carbon management and decarbonisation plans aligned with recognised standards. You’ll collaborate with design teams to embed low‑carbon and circularity principles into projects, engage with clients and stakeholders, and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
You’ll also support assurance activities, stay up to date with evolving carbon policy and best practice, and participate in Jacobs’ global carbon and sustainability Communities of Practice.
Here's what you'll need
To succeed in this role, you will need a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Climate Change or a related discipline. You should bring at least two years of experience working in environmental or sustainability roles, ideally with some exposure to carbon management or climate‑mitigation activities. A foundational understanding of recognised carbon management standards—such as PAS 2080 or ISO 14064—will be important, alongside a strong interest in developing deeper expertise in this area.
You will be expected to contribute to net‑zero initiatives, carbon accounting work, or life cycle assessment activities gained through consultancy, industry, research or government experience. Strong analytical skills are essential, including confidence working with datasets, spreadsheets and digital tools to support accurate and transparent reporting.
Clear, structured technical writing will be a key part of your role, as you will help produce reports and client‑ready deliverables. You should be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and engage professionally with clients and stakeholders. Above all, you will bring a commitment to quality, a proactive approach to problem‑solving and a passion for delivering meaningful outcomes for clients, communities and the environment.
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https//www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.