Principal Climate Adaptation Consultant
Atkinsréalis
Lead climate advisory projects, manage teams, and drive client resilience solutions
20 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
GB.Birmingham - Chamberlain Square | GB.London.Nova North | GB.Bristol.The Hub | GB.Manchester.Piccadilly | GB.Epsom.Woodcote Grove | GB.Peterborough.Western House
Hybrid
Company Size
40,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architectural Design and Engineering
Civil Design and Engineering
Structural Design and Engineering
Electrical Design and Engineering
Mechanical Design and Engineering
Transportation planning
Highways and bridges
Railroads and transit
Sector Specialisms
Water
Environment
Education
Aerospace
Security
Defence
Communications
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
standards review
risk assessment
climate advisory
tcfd reporting
digital solutions
adaptation planning
- Transport: reviewing standards and identifying needed updates for future climates.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to clients across sectors such as water, transport, energy, cities, and international development.
- Energy: assessing financial climate risks across supply chains and operations.
- Lead (and/or contribute to) the delivery of climate advisory services, including climate risk assessment, adaptation and resilience planning, climate finance, and climate/weather services.
- Collaborate across AtkinsRéalis’ business units to deliver integrated, impactful solutions.
- Reporting: helping clients with TCFD, Paris Alignment, EU Taxonomy, and adaptation strategies.
- Contribute to the development of innovative digital products and solutions.
- Cities/local authorities: conducting risk assessments, developing adaptation plans, and integrating resilience into investments.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging your network and expertise to grow the climate consultancy offering.
- Development banks/governments: building organisational capacity, creating climate risk frameworks, and supporting international development projects.
- Water: analysing climate impacts on water supplies, advising on adaptation, and TCFD reporting.
- Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence and high-quality project delivery.
What you bring
2:1 degree
masters
phd
project leadership
climate advisory
communication
- Highly motivated, proactive, and committed to delivering positive climate impact.
- Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas, as required.
- Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating project teams, developing proposals, and winning work.
- Organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Recognised expertise and professional network in climate change advisory, with a strong presence in the UK or international markets.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and visual), with the ability to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Educated to degree level (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline (e.g. geography, environmental science, climate science, environmental economics, engineering); a relevant Masters or PhD is desirable.
- Relevant experience in the climate change sector, ideally in a consulting or advisory capacity.
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Security clearance- may require security clearance; vetting by uksv, including 5-year uk residency proof.
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Company
Overview
C$12.5B
Backlog
Record backlog amid surging demand.
113 km
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- Engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
- Safety: We put safety at the heart of everything we do, to safeguard people, assets and the environment.
- Integrity: We do the right thing, no matter what, and are accountable for our actions.
- Innovation: We redefine engineering by thinking boldly, proudly and differently.
- Collaboration: We work together and embrace each other’s unique contribution to deliver amazing results for all.
- Excellence: We are proud to do our best, achieve high standards, creating environments where all can thrive.
Net-zero by 2030
Emissions Goal
Achieved a net-zero target for operational emissions by 2030, marking a significant milestone in sustainability efforts.
87% reduction
Emissions Drop
Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by ~87% compared to a 2019 baseline through strategic measures like divestment and fleet electrification.
62 score
Carbon Performance
Achieved a DitchCarbon score of 62, significantly higher than the industry average of 20, ranking in the top 1% globally.
Over 50%
Sustainable Revenue
More than half of 2022 revenue came from sustainable projects, including clean energy, water sanitation, and mass transit initiatives.
- Achieved PAS 2080:2023 certification for whole‑life carbon management in infrastructure.
- 2022 emissions breakdown: Scope 1 (6,845 tCO₂e), Scope 2 (4,251 tCO₂e), Scope 3 (33,381 tCO₂e); Scope 1‒2 intensity at 0.3 tCO₂e/FTE.
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Gender Ratio Disclosed?
The company does not publicly share specific numerical data regarding gender ratios or other diversity metrics.
- Corporate statement describes an 'inclusive, diverse and energized approach' and 'open culture' founded on core values.
- Asia region emphasises sense of belonging, mutual respect, personal touch, interest groups and support for work–life balance.
- Culture of learning highlighted through technical Lunch & Learn, case‑study sharing and virtual webinars with global mobility experiences.
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