Associate Director Carbon Services

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Date: 6 Dec 2024

Location: London, London, GB

Company: Bureau Veritas

An award-winning employer, our people are trusted and responsible, believing in what they do with a clear commitment to contribute to transforming the world we live in and shaping a world of trust. Bureau Veritas operates in a wide range of sectors, delivering Testing, Inspection and Certification services to some of the world’s biggest household names. With more than 400,000 global clients and a reputation for quality, we are at the forefront of service and innovation.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging working environment, which is open and inclusive and individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their potential and really leave their mark.

 

Associate Director – Carbon Services

Location: London Hybrid Working 2 days per week in the office (however we can be flexible UK wide for the right candidate)

Salary: Competitive with a fantastic benefits package: including private healthcare + buy and sell holidays + EV Lease Scheme

 

About the Role

As the Associate Director for Carbon Services, you will develop and manage the carbon services offering within the wider ESG Corporate Services Business Unit. Acting as commercial lead and providing support and direction. To deliver projects to the required quality and driving business growth and development activities. Provide an expert point of reference on technical delivery.

 

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Role of carbon subject matter expert for UK
  • Lead the definition of the current and future market, market drivers and service offerings for carbon services
  • Develop and implement a robust, proactive Go-to-Market programs to achieve ambitious commercial growth
  • Provide tender responses to client requests for work and input into large bids through the Bid Support Team, as required
  • Keep abreast of current carbon trends, legislation, national and international standards and guidelines and technical developments
  • Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients
  • Providing support, mentorship, and leadership to team members
  • Delivery of projects to budget and to the required quality

You will also have the opportunity to be involved in the leadership, development and coaching of the Sustainability team, as well as identifying, leading and contributing to commercial opportunities and the future growth strategy of the team.

 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone well established in carbon consultancy industry currently working at Principal Consultant or Associate Director level

  • Relevant first degree (e.g. environmental, engineering, sustainability etc) and higher degree desirable
  • Strong commercial acumen with proven business development skills
  • Well established professional network
  • Team management experience
  • Membership of professional institute e.g. CIBSE
  • Highly developed project management skills
  • Evidence of successful management of large multifaceted projects in the sustainability field. People management experience would also be desirable.
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office applications. Advanced skills in Excel/VBA/R would be advantageous.

 

What's in it for you?

 

  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy or sell 5 holiday days
  • Volunteering Programme days
  • Combined employee/employer pension contributions of up to 12%
  • Flexible/Home Working
  • Enhanced Sick Pay
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
  • Flexible benefits scheme including Life Cover, Private health care, Dental Care, Gym Flex, Techscheme, Give as You Earn scheme & Travel Insurance, electric car scheme.
  • Health and Wellbeing Support through Mental Health First aiders, Employee Assistance programme & Smart Health services

If you are an experienced Carbon Services professional looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join our industry-leading global team!

 

 

Please be aware that all roles within Bureau Veritas UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.

 

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer.  No job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age.

 

Bureau Veritas operates a strict Code of Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day business.  

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