Carbon Manager
Bam Uk & Ireland
Manage whole-life carbon, stakeholder engagement & reporting for infrastructure projects
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Kilsyth, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
850 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Civil Engineering
Facilities Management
Property Services
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Infrastructure
Civil Engineering
Railways
Highways
Bridges
Wind Farms
Healthcare
Role
What you would be doing
emissions data
carbon plan
carbon analysis
innovation
stakeholder coordination
carbon meetings
- Work collaboratively with the wider supply chain team to identify and implement whole life carbon reduction opportunities, including clients, designers, subcontractors and suppliers
- Compile construction emissions data and prepare reports for submission using client tools
- Develop and periodically update and issue the Carbon Management Plan (CMP) and embodied carbon assessments
- Plan, coordinate, and chair monthly carbon meetings to discuss implementation progress
- Provide analytical support to quantify potential carbon savings as they are identified throughout the project development
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to keep documentation up to date
- Develop and maintain a broad and comprehensive understanding of opportunities for carbon reduction
- Contribute lessons learnt to the wider BAM UK*I business through sharing of case studies and other knowledge transfer activities
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by tracking and sharing best practices
- Report on project advancements, carbon reduction opportunities, and actions required to wider stakeholders as required
- Lead the development and testing of innovation opportunities identified by the client team
What you bring
sustainability
evotix
pas2080
lca
chartered
data analysis
- Strong background in sustainability, embodied carbon assessment, or environmental management in infrastructure or construction projects.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams, including design, construction, and client teams.
- Experience with reporting platforms such as Evotix (or equivalent).
- Understanding of carbon management principles and PAS2080
- Chartered status or working towards a relevant professional accreditation (e.g., ISEP (formerly IEMA), ICE, CIBSE).
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with attention to detail.
- Prior experience working on major infrastructure projects.
- Understanding of industry best practices, opportunities and methods for reducing carbon emissions from infrastructure construction
- Strong project management, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in large-scale infrastructure design and/or construction.
- Degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or a related field.
- Understanding of government policies and regulations related to carbon reduction.
- Familiarity with carbon accounting principles, life cycle assessment (LCA), and relevant software tools.
- Competitive salary
- Private healthcare
- Personal and professional development
- 2 wellbeing days
- 26 days holiday
- Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
- 8 % matched pension contributions
- Life assurance
- 1 volunteering day
- BAM operates a flexible working policy
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Company
Overview
1958
Year Established
Overseeing projects across the UK and Ireland.
€6.5b
Annual Revenue
Part of the Royal BAM Group's total revenue pool.
13,200
Global Workforce
Backing BAM UK & Ireland's projects across two nations.
- Known for delivering standout work from national roads and rail lines to the fit-out of iconic buildings.
- Oversees end-to-end project delivery across multiple sectors.
- Specializes in sectors including public infrastructure, commercial, residential, and rail.
- Operates major civil engineering projects in the UK and leads building and rail projects in Ireland.
- Features large-scale frameworks, PPP road bypasses, children’s hospitals, and modular housing.
- Maintains in-house capabilities for electric-vehicle charging and geotechnical services.
2026 Target
Net-Zero Goal
Achieving net-zero across direct operations and selected upstream activities.
40% Reduction
Emissions Drop
Significant decrease in direct emissions intensity since 2015.
35% Social Value
Project Impact
Targeting 35% social value in all major projects from 2030 onward.
5 Year A-Rating
CDP Recognition
Consistently achieving top score in the global environmental disclosure index.
- Science-based target: 50% reduction in direct emissions by 2030, expected to be met early
- New sustainability strategy (Jan 2023) includes 50% absolute Scope 3 emissions reduction by 2030 vs 2019
- Founding signatory of Nature Positive Business Pledge with SMART, costed nature-impact targets
- Delivering net-zero schools (Passivhaus/NZCiO), e.g. Southam College Phase 1 (handed over May 2024)
- Examples of carbon-reduction measures: HVO fuels, EV transition & charging, low-carbon concrete, embodied-carbon studies, lower-energy hospital in Dublin (60–70% lower operational energy)
30% women by 2030
Gender Representation in Senior Management
Target for gender balance in leadership positions.
- By 2030, integrate climate‑adaptive measures into all projects (part of broader Safety, Health & Inclusion theme)
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