At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. We are seeking a Principal / Associate Transport Carbon Management Consultant who can be based out of any of our UK offices.Leading carbon inputs to design and business cases for transport infrastructure projectsScoping and coordinating the delivery of best practice in carbon assessment and managementLeading complex, innovative projects for high-profile clients, including development of new carbon assessment methodologies, governance and toolsSupporting staff with technical development and upskilling, including technical leadership and assurance of project deliverablesManaging development of fee proposals to clients, including coordinating and preparing technical and commercial responsesSupporting our dedicated Transport Net Zero leadership team in activities such as continual improvement and business developmentBuilding a collaborative, ‘carbon conscious’ culture across the wider Mobility team, and acting as a champion for embedment of best practice carbon management across the businessYou will have a strong technical background in carbon assessment and PAS 2080-aligned carbon management skills, with an aptitude for technical work that can be applied in new and innovative areas. We will also help you to broaden your experience or deepen your specialist skills in line with your career aspirations.Our Transport Net Zero team are a group of carbon specialists that work as part of our wider Mobility Discipline. This team was established to guide our clients and colleagues through the complex challenge of transport decarbonisation and embed carbon thinking at the heart of our wider transport planning services.The team deliver a wide range of decarbonisation services including, but not limited to, carbon assessment and management for transport infrastructure projects; quantification and assessment of carbon to inform transport strategies and plans; development of carbon management policies and advice for local transport authorities; authoring of government guidance and development of industry best practice.Since its inception three years ago, our Transport Net Zero team has been at the forefront of change in the industry. This includes authoring the Department for Transport’s Quantifiable Carbon Reduction guidance; working with the Sub-National Transport Bodies to develop baseline emissions models and supporting regional decarbonisation strategies; advising local authority clients on the scale of and solutions to the transport decarbonisation challenge; and developing carbon management policies for major transport programmes and organisations.As the largest supplier of professional services to local government, we are in an exciting position to influence change across the industry through engagement with our clients and upskilling our wider Mobility team to embed the skills and services we develop. Joining the team at this critical time for climate action presents a great opportunity to influence transport policies, shape WSP’s and our client’s decarbonisation approaches, and play a meaningful role on the national pathway to net zero.Experience in carbon assessment and management of transport infrastructure, including familiarity with PAS 2080Experience in technical leadership of projects, with an associated client facing roleAn understanding of the principles of Net Zero in a transport contextConfidence in working in complex project teams (often cross-discipline) and ability to upskill staff on best practices in carbon reductionConfidence in adapting complex information into concise, plain-language summariesA deep interest and passion for delivering Net ZeroJoin our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.