Carbon Manager

Carbon Manager

Location: Ipswich Project Office / Sizewell C Project Site

Join the exciting journey of one of the UK's largest nuclear projects at Sizewell C!

Join the Sizewell C project as a Carbon Manager and lead the charge in shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure! Working closely with the Alliance ESG Strategic Operations Lead, you will drive the delivery of ambitious carbon reduction targets that will make a real difference to the environment. You'll play a vital role in crafting innovative carbon reduction roadmaps, developing compelling business cases, and embedding cutting-edge sustainability initiatives into contracts. This is your chance to be at the forefront of one of the UK's most significant low-carbon projects, championing continuous improvement and helping to build a greener, more resilient future.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Alliance ESG Strategic Operations Lead and carbon team to deliver on carbon reduction commitments and targets.
• Lead the development and management of carbon route maps, plans, and strategies to meet project objectives.
• Develop and maintain carbon management resources, documentation, and training programs.
• Embed carbon management practices across project functions including procurement, commercial, plant management, and logistics.
• Take ownership of project carbon reporting, including baselines, forecasts, progress updates, and carbon accounting.
• Provide expert guidance on carbon assessments and impacts to project teams.
• Champion low carbon innovations within the supply chain and support the development and delivery of incentive business cases.
• Work with technical groups to support low carbon solutions for fuel, asphalt, concrete, and steel.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

Essential:

• Strong understanding of carbon impact and mitigation in major infrastructure projects.
• Practical knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) reporting.
• Familiarity with carbon reporting standards and frameworks, including PAS 2080 (2023).
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, determined, and able to drive tasks to completion.
• Degree (BSc or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Carbon, Energy, or similar field.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing finance teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and contribute to strategic decision-making across large project alliances.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Advanced degree (MSc) in Sustainability, Carbon, Energy, or related field.

Why SZC?

This is your chance to contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure projects, shaping the future of energy while working in a supportive, dynamic environment. Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and sustainability at every stage of the journey—from investment to construction and beyond.

About Laing O'Rourke

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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