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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Carbon & Net Zero Senior Consultant - **Company:** Seismic Ltd - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £49,726.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Python (Programming Language), Power BI, Sbt (Software) - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5879944781 ## About the Role A Senior Consultant with strong experience in carbon accounting, target setting and decarbonisation, who can partner with clients to develop practical, commercially smart pathways to net zero emissions., You believe that humanity and businesses need to make a seismic shift in the right direction and want to apply your consulting and analytical capabilities to help make that happen. At the same time you want to work in a friendly, collaborative and empathetic team who are delivering impactful projects for high-profile clients. You will especially enjoy working at Seismic if you have a growth mindset and are comfortable with uncertainty, as we are a fast-growing, agile and evolving business., * Successful track record of contributing to the growth and development of a Consulting delivery team in a sustainability services business. * Proven track record of securing new business from existing and new clients in a strategic way that adds genuine value and impact. You enjoy building relationships across the company and with clients and are commercially aware. * Detail oriented but not at the expense of making pragmatic decisions. * Very confident processing and transforming data and genuinely enjoys analysis. * Proficient using advanced data analysis functions within MS excel and Google Sheets. Data analysis skills using other systems (e.g. Python and PowerBI) are preferable not essential. * Strong knowledge of the GHG protocol and SBT methodology. * Extensive experience leading Scope 1-3, Net Zero, and decarbonisation projects. * Strong self-awareness and can easily adapt to different clients, from energetic SMEs to complex large corporates. * Confident and competent consulting skills, including building client relationships, project management, report writing, presenting, and ultimately enabling client success. * You enjoy building relationships across the company and with clients * A clear and concise written and in-person communication style. Importantly, you love client work and also working with teammates to iterate products and services. You are a team player - you like a laugh, but are not afraid to graft. You are a student of sustainability, have plenty to offer, and know you have even more to learn. You are proactive, have a keen eye for detail and enjoy juggling multiple projects and priorities and enjoy just the right amount of time pressure to help keep productive and focused. You are a 'people person' with a knack for building relationships. ## Description We're looking for a Senior Carbon & Net Zero Consultant who thrives on solving complex sustainability challenges and combines technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver meaningful climate impact for our clients. The exact role definition will be dependent on the desire, capability and experiences of the right person. Key responsibilities are likely to include: * Supporting the strategy, growth and delivery of our Carbon and Strategy Services, including but not limited to Scope 1-3 Carbon Footprints, SECR, CDP Net Zero Pathways, SBTi, Transition Plans, FLAG emissions calculation and carbon footprint verification. * Proven track record leading the delivery and overall project management of core carbon services like Scope 1 - 3 Carbon Footprinting. * Proactively identifying prospective client leads, then designing and selling projects with our Impact Development team, to help our clients utilise our expertise to achieve their sustainability goals. * Delivering a high quality service, within budget, that enables long term impact. * Identifying needs that the clients may not recognise and ensuring approaches and solutions are linked to objectives and future needs. * Leading process improvement and optimisation within the Carbon and Strategy Services and the wider teams. * Building strong and lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and our wider community. * Representing Seismic at industry events. ## Related Videos - [Times of (climate) crisis - How and why sustainable software is a must!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/988-times-of-climate-crisis-how-and-why-sustainable-software-is-a-must) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [A Hitchhiker's Guide to Resource Efficient Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1414-a-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-resource-efficient-software) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Kettle and Pot or Peas in a Pod? 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