Interim Energy & Carbon Lead

Part-time - 2 to 3 days per week (flexible depending on experience).

We are supporting a leading property and development group in their search for an experienced sustainability professional to provide interim part-time support across a number of priority workstreams. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-impact sustainability initiatives, with flexibility to shape the role based on your technical expertise.

This role will suit a self-starter with strong experience in embodied carbon, net zero strategy, or ESG programme delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with internal project teams, external consultants, and senior stakeholders to develop practical tools and strategies in support of long-term environmental goals.

Key Responsibilities

Project 1 - Embodied Carbon Strategy

• Develop a scalable process to measure and reduce embodied carbon across a diverse property portfolio
• Review material specifications and assign carbon values using available EPDs and databases
• Liaise with surveyors and project teams to validate assumptions and align on practical solutions
• Support a consultant procurement process and integrate findings
• Draft a business case and final recommendations for Board-level approval

Project 2 - Tenant Engagement on Energy Efficiency

• Support the delivery and monitoring of a new tenant energy programme
• Coordinate with internal marketing and external suppliers to finalise materials
• Respond to tenant queries and provide energy efficiency guidance
• Build out a 12-month engagement plan post-launch

Project 3 - Strategy Development Support

• Research and define new performance targets on biodiversity and water use
• Review progress to date and recommend data-informed targets for 2030
• Provide input to a revised Net Zero Pathway in collaboration with external consultants

Person Specification

• Proven experience in sustainability roles within the built environment or consultancy sectors
• Strong understanding of embodied carbon, ESG strategy, or compliance reporting
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple workstreams
• Confident engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent written skills for drafting briefs, board papers, and business cases

If you are a sustainability professional looking for a flexible, high-impact opportunity - we'd love to hear from you. Please apply directly or get in touch with Tiana Thomas at [email protected]to find out more.