Consultant

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Company: Wood
Skills: Environmental, Safety & Training
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom





Overview / Responsibilities What if you could create solutions to deliver on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and help our clients towards a future of more responsible consumption? You could, join our talented team of resource and waste management and circular economy professionals working on different projects across the world unlocking sustainability solutions and making a practical difference for our clients. Creating a better tomorrow Do you have a keen interest in resources and waste management, circular economy and sustainability and an enthusiasm for developing solutions to complex and challenging problems? Are you looking for the ideal opportunity to take your career in environmental consultancy to the next level? If so, we are recruiting for high-calibre consultants to join our Sustainability Advisory Services business at Wood, with particular focus and experience on resources and waste management. Join our quest to unlock solutions to the world's most critical challenges Wood has a long established and evolving business delivering environmental consultancy and advice to clients within the UK and worldwide. This role will sit within our Sustainability Advisory Services business, which focuses on sustainability projects, working in partnership with our clients to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our work covers a broad range of services incorporating environmental policy, climate action, circular economy, resources and waste management, and decarbonisation - supporting Wood's purpose to unlock solutions to deliver a net-zero future and enable a more sustainable, resilient, and liveable world. Your typical working week with us? A typical working week for this role will consist of delivering solutions for our clients in the field of responsible consumption, whilst furthering your knowledge and professional development. You will be involved in leading and providing support to clients across a wide range of resource and waste management themes, and clients, with a range of projects that could include: Policy and strategy development or review Infrastructure and services procurement Solutions review and options appraisal Business case development and cost modelling Market analysis and due diligence Carbon, greenhouse gas and lifecycle modelling and assessment For junior staff we always try to provide exposure to the wide remit of services we provide, but recognise that more experienced candidates may wish to specialise in specific service areas. Skills / Qualifications A background in environmental science or sustainable resources and waste management and an enthusiasm for helping clients achieve more sustainable solutions Understanding of environmental legislation and policy in the UK and / or internationally Relevant experience in a consultancy environment or other relevant industry Strong skills in data management, analysis and interpretation Excellent communication and research skills Exceptional time management skills, including the ability to manage/deliver several projects at once A methodical approach to problem solving and a high level of attention to detail Your level of understanding and experience will be reflective of your grade. At Wood we also value Qualifications in addition to experience: Undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in a relevant subject, expected to be in the field of environmental science, science, mathematics or engineering or another sustainability-related subject Professional affiliation with or membership of appropriate body (e.g. IEMA, CIWM) Eligibility to drive in the UK Company Overview Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.




Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. At Wood our common purpose is to ‘unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.’ Through the delivery of our Consulting, Project and Operations solutions across energy and the built environment we deliver exceptional returns for our clients, our people, our investors and the communities where we live and work. Visit us at  www.woodplc.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
 




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Reading, England, United Kingdom Reading, England, United Kingdom

HSE & Quality

Full Time

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Published On 10-08-2022