Job Description

Overview

We are seeking someone who prides themselves on delivering technically excellent work, with strong analytical and reporting standards, and who embraces innovative approaches to sustainability assessment. In this role, you will work on Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), Embodied / Whole-life Carbon studies, and Sustainability certification deliverables (LEED, BREEAM etc), supporting low-carbon strategies across infrastructure and built environment projects. You will contribute to data collection, modelling, and interpretation, and help embed whole-life carbon principles into design and procurement decisions.

You will collaborate with a wider team of professionals across disciplines to provide integrated sustainability solutions to our clients.

We look forward to hearing from aspiring consultants who are passionate about sustainability. While prior experience in LCA or certification is desirable, what matters most is your drive, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn and grow in this evolving field.

Your role 

• Deliver and support LCAs and Embodied / Whole-life Carbon studies, including data collection, validation, and benchmarking.
• Prepare auditable LCA reports and Sustainability Documentation for certifications (LEED/BREEAM and similar).
• Use LCA tools, integrate BIM data, and manage datasets for robust models.
• Apply PAS 2080, RICS WLCA, and green building standards.
• Review Carbon Factors/EPDs and advise on Low-Carbon Procurement.
• Document technical notes and contribute to bids and client presentations.
• Coordinate with Architects, Engineers, and procurement teams to embed low-carbon design early.

About you

Ideally, you would have the following qualifications and/or attributes:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil / Environmental / Mechanical Engineering / Building Services / Architecture or related discipline.
• Relevant credentials (e.g., LEED GA/AP, BREEAM/WELL Assessor) are a plus.
• 2-8 years’ experience in LCA/embodied carbon for AEC/infrastructure projects; familiarity with tools (One Click LCA, eTool, Tally LCA, SimaPro or Similar).
• Working knowledge of ISO 14040/14044, EN 15978, EN 15804.
• Sustainability accreditation (LEED AP/GA or equivalent) preferred, international exposure a plus.
• Ability to interpret EPDs and advise on low-carbon alternatives.
• Strong data skills (Excel, QA/QC, quantity take-off/BIM exports).
• Excellent technical writing and stakeholder communication.
• Exposure to data visualization tools (Power BI, Tabula, Spotfire or similar).
• Exposure to data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and advising on low-carbon strategies.
• Exposure to AI-enabled workflows and automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Python scripting) to enhance data analysis, sustainability reporting, and decision support.
• ISO 14040/14044 (LCA principles & requirements)
• EN 15978 (building environmental performance calc. method)
• EN 15804 (+A2) (EPD core rules for construction products)
• RICS WLCA – 2nd edition (global) (effective 1 July 2024)
• PAS 2080:2023 (whole life carbon management in buildings & infra)
• LEED; BREEAM Infrastructure/CEEQUAL
• One Click LCA workflows & BIM integrations (or equivalent)

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.