Mott MacDonald Looking for Principal Carbon & Net Zero Advisor at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Contract Type

Permanent

Work pattern

Full time

Position Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Principal-level professional with expertise in carbon advisory and net zero to join our Advisory Climate Change team in Auckland, New Zealand, and take on an inspiring role in developing and delivering our services in this domain.

The ideal candidate, with a strong background in a similar capacity, will be entrusted with the inspiring task of leading the provision of climate change consultancy services for a diverse array of projects. These projects encompass various aspects, such as conducting whole life carbon assessments for infrastructure, implementing climate change mitigation actions, developing climate change strategies, promoting net-zero initiatives, and providing valuable advisory services. The role encompasses both long-term and short-term projects and will be instrumental in expanding and diversifying the scope of climate advisory services we provide.

In this role, you will play a leading role in expanding and nurturing our Carbon and Net Zero advisory services, which encompass climate risk, transition planning, nature-based solutions, and the circular economy. You will guide and oversee carbon and climate change projects, including conducting comprehensive whole life carbon assessments and implementing carbon management in infrastructure projects across sectors. Your responsibilities will involve providing technical expertise and strategic counsel to clients, aligning their policies, strategies, plans, and business processes with their climate change objectives, net zero aspirations, and climate risk disclosure requirements. You will actively engage clients, support business development initiatives, foster internal and external collaborations, and contribute to the management, mentoring, and recruitment of junior staff.

Candidate Specification

We are seeking candidates who possess essential qualifications, such as a relevant degree or post-graduate qualifications, or equivalent professional experience in the field of carbon and net zero. Moreover, we highly value knowledge of Aotearoa New Zealand’s legislation, policy, and frameworks pertaining to carbon, net zero, climate change, and climate risk disclosure, as well as familiarity with international frameworks, best practices, methodologies, and standards associated with carbon management, net zero, and climate change, including ISO14064, the GHG Corporate Protocol, PAS2060, PAS2080, and the SBTi’s Net Zero Standard. Proficiency in carbon assessment and reduction tools like eTool, One Click LCA, and the Moata Carbon Portal, in addition to being well-versed in relevant data shared by BRANZ and MfE, is also highly desired. Ideally, candidates should have active involvement in industry initiatives, projects, and commitments aimed at reducing the carbon impact of energy, transportation, construction, and the built environment, thus making a positive contribution towards sustainability.

Candidates should bring a wealth of experience in spearheading the execution of significant infrastructure and/or corporate carbon assessments, GHG inventory projects, and establishing emissions reduction targets. They should also exhibit a proven history of successfully leading carbon management and net zero projects across diverse project categories, ensuring seamless delivery within the defined scope, maintaining exceptional quality, and adhering to allocated budgets. Additionally, candidates should possess exceptional skills in engaging with clients, particularly at senior levels, and demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate messages to the indented audience in a persuasive and influential manner.

In addition to their experience, candidates should embody qualities such as adaptability and agility, enabling them to think strategically and embrace the holistic perspective while effectively managing day-to-day intricacies. They should demonstrate a collaborative and self-reliant nature, proactively taking responsibility and assuming ownership of project delivery and workflows. Strong communication skills, encompassing the ability to compose comprehensive reports and deliver captivating client presentations, are paramount. Additionally, possessing strong numerical and analytical skills, including proficiency in tools like Excel, is indispensable for this role.

Valued qualifications for a candidate entail extensive experience in Mott MacDonald’s core sectors, which encompass transport, built environment, water and energy. Other desirable attributes encompass a deep understanding of low-carbon materials, both international and New Zealand climate risk disclosure frameworks, physical climate change risks, adaptation and resilience strategies, and the principles of the circular economy. Furthermore, being well-versed in carbon management, holding membership in a relevant professional institution, and demonstrating proficiency in managing and recruiting junior staff are highly esteemed.

Job Profile

Mott MacDonald is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world. Mott MacDonald is a multisector consultancy providing engineering, management, and development services on projects in 150 countries. With over 16,000 of the best people working on a diverse range of challenges, we’re helping our clients deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions. We have a collegiate and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace.

Through our global experience, we are recognised as Industry Leaders in Climate Change and Decarbonisation. We lead change through our work with clients, our involvement in international collaborations such as the Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment and through our publications, including as lead authors for PAS2080 Carbon Management in Infrastructure. We are committed to Net Zero by 2040.

In Aotearoa New Zealand, our Advisory team integrates experience across strategic Infrastructure Advisory, Sustainability, Carbon and Climate Change, Digital Consulting, Regenerative and Cultural Outcomes and Project and Programme Management to provide advice that covers the full spectrum of considerations over the infrastructure life-cycle.

In return we offer you the opportunity to build a dynamic career and make the world you love. It’s your turn to be you. At Mott MacDonald you won’t find just a job. You’ll find the way to a greater future.

Company Benefits

• Up to 5% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Agile working
• Competitive salary and group bonus incentive scheme
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
• Options to purchase additional annual leave
• Social events and company outing
• Coaching and mentoring

You’ve got this!

By joining Mott MacDonald, you will find we are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, promotes teamwork, and embraces sustainability.

Other Information

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

More About Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

Job Ref

63040BR

Recruiter Contact

Louis Knight-Adams

Country

New Zealand

Region/State

Auckland

Discipline

Advisory

Sector

Advisory

Website Region

Australasia

Website Sector

Environment