Senior Environment & Sustainability Advisor

About the role

About You

·Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability and confidence to communicate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
·Capability to engage and inform internal and external stakeholders in positive, constructive ways
·A drive and enthusiasm for continuous improvement and experience of change management
·Committed to stakeholder satisfaction and performance improvement
·Resilient, with the confidence and courage to challenge behaviours and issues
·Has a manner, style and presence that makes a positive impression
·Passion for embedding a positive, sustainable culture
·Motivates others through own example
·Promotes the idea of continuous improvement
·Personally committed to finding new ways of working in conjunction with others to achieve business goals
·Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
·Experience of working with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders 
·Current driving licence
·Suitable technical/professional qualification such as Degree, ONC, Diploma or equivalent
·Member of IEMA or other professional body desirable 
·Proficiency in carbon accounting and footprinting using recognised methodologies (e.g. GHG protocol, ISO14064)
·Ability to undertake whole lifecycle assessment and embodied carbon evaluation
·Familiarity with PAS2080 and its application in major infrastructure projects
·Experience in developing and reviewing carbon management plans
·Ability to define baselines, set reduction targets and report against KPIs and regulatory frameworks
·Understanding of compliance and reporting requirements or associated certification schemes
·Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience

What you'll do

·Support and influence carbon reduction strategies aligned with NGET and NG Group net-zero commitments, tailored to the SI business unit
·Shape and implement carbon management programmes and procedures across SI projects, embedding carbon thinking from early design through to delivery
.Provide assurance to the SI Head of E&S that carbon related policies and standards are being delivered within the project portfolios and risks and opportunities are sufficiently identified to help drive continual improvement
·Assist E&S Leads for Onshore and Offshore in embedding carbon deliverables within the delivery portfolios
·Support behavioral change initiatives within SI that promote a low-carbon culture and sustainability awareness across teams
·Ensure that SI Management Systems and project management procedures such as BP500-SI include sufficient carbon deliverables and hold points to satisfy the NGET PAS2080 certification
·Develop and implement the necessary carbon management procedures for strategic infrastructure across its portfolio of complex construction projects, considering the varying delivery models such as IJVs and GGP
·Support in the calculation and maintenance of carbon baselines and models, including embodied carbon assessments and whole lifecycle analysis
·Track and report carbon KPIs, ensuring alignment with PAS 2080 and other frameworks such as SBTi, CSRD, SECR, and CDP
·Ensure compliance with carbon reporting obligations, including contractor and supply chain alignment to low-carbon commitments
·Develop and manage carbon tools, such as carbon calculators and digital dashboards, to support project teams, E&S colleagues and the supply chain
·Provide expert advice and coaching to stakeholders within SI including SHES, engineers, designers, PMO and delivery teams on carbon quantification and reduction opportunities
·Support innovation in low-carbon design and materials, working with the Sustainability Strategy Team, supply chain and technical leads to identify and implement solutions
·Deliver carbon training and workshops, tailored to project roles and aligned with strategic infrastructure goals
·Collaborate with a range of key internal stakeholders from across the NG Group to help drive a positive, supportive culture around carbon, ensuring it is strategically delivered at both business and project level
·Engage stakeholders across functions, including PMO, SHES, Consents, and Commercial, to embed carbon management into decision-making
·Represent Strategic Infrastructure with external stakeholders to promote carbon initiatives and feedback industry best practice
·Mentor E&S advisors and support the management of supply chain consultants, fostering a high-performing carbon team and promoting continuous improvement
·Contribute to carbon steering groups and other governance forums, ensuring visibility and accountability of the SI business
·Support the review of supply chain carbon management systems, ensuring PAS 2080 certification/alignment and credible reduction strategies
·Support procurement processes, embedding carbon requirements into contracts and supplier evaluations

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £61,000 - £68,000 – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

The British Energy Security Strategy set out the Government's ambition to connect up to 50GW of offshore generation to the electricity network by 2030. Facilitating this ambition will require significant reinforcements to the onshore electricity transmission network. National Grid Strategic Infrastructure will make this happen.

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via the Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More Information

This role closes on 21st April 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. 

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

 Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

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