Climate Change and ESG Consultant

All locations
  • Stockport, United Kingdom
  • London, United Kingdom
Business:
Energy Systems
Position type:
Full Time
Job ID:
2604
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the role

Our Sustainability Consulting team is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Climate Change and ESG Consultant with knowledge on a range of topics which include: ESG and climate-risk standards and regulations, performing climate change risk assessments and on asset operations, particularly assets in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact, working with a diverse range of clients across industries including energy, infrastructure and finance, helping them meet their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals and address the challenges posed by climate change.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Physical Climate Risk Assessment: Evaluate physical climate risks based on exposure of particular assets or portfolios of assets to physical climate hazards using DNV’s internal tools. Determine the vulnerability of the assets to those hazards and work with clients to develop the means to improve resilience
  • Transition Climate Risk Assessment: Support the evaluation of transitional climate risks, integrate findings into financial models, and develop risk mitigation strategies for clients using state-of-art geospatial tools and machine learning methods
  • ESG Advisory: Support ESG due diligence assessments, develop ESG strategies, and advise clients on sustainability best practices, ensuring alignment with international frameworks and standards
  • Regulatory Compliance: Advise clients on compliance with key sustainability regulations and standards, including the Paris Agreement, TCFD, and EU Taxonomy, ensuring that their operations and reporting meet legal and societal expectations
  • Client Communication: Prepare and present high-quality reports and presentations that clearly communicate complex analyses and recommendations to a non-technical audience
  • Business Development: Contribute to the growth of the Climate Science and ESG Consulting team by supporting business development activities, including proposal writing and client relationship management.

What we offer

Why join us?

We believe that there are a number of key reasons why a career with us here at DNV could be for you:

  • Professional Growth: Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including specialized training, mentoring, and career advancement paths within a global organisation
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of multidisciplinary experts who are passionate about sustainability and climate science, within a supportive and dynamic work environment
  • Impactful Work: Engage in projects that have a tangible impact on society and the environment, helping clients achieve their sustainability goals and mitigate climate risks
  • Flexibility and Balance: We support flexible working arrangements and prioritise a healthy work-life balance for all employees.

Our Benefits:

We place great value on all our people and the contribution they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That’s why we recognise individual needs and offer a flexible reward and benefits package that puts you first, including;

  • Lifestyle benefits (26 days of annual leave + opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options)
  • Non-contractual Profit Share Scheme
  • Wellbeing benefits: (including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
  • Pension Scheme: employer-matched pension contributions (employer contribution - up to 9%)
  • Life Assurance and Group Income Protection benefits
  • Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
  • Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
  • Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

Our team are a varied group and we value the diversity of expertise and thinking that this brings. We do however believe that there are some critical elements that would enable you to thrive and succeed in this exciting opportunity.

  • A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field
  • Ability to understand the design and operational parameters associated with equipment and systems and the impact of changes to those parameters on asset performance and lifecycle
  • Experience working on climate change, sustainability, or ESG projects is preferable, ideally within a consulting environment. Exposure to energy and infrastructure industries is desirable
  • Strong analytical abilities, with a track record of delivering complex data-driven insights and solutions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Passion for Sustainability: A deep commitment to sustainability and the drive to make a positive impact through your work
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively in a fast-paced environment.

If you are passionate about using your expertise to tackle some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges and drive meaningful change, we encourage you to apply and join our team at DNV.

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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