At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.
Are you an experienced Carbon specialist looking to join a company that values its Environment and making a positive impact? Do you want to join an established company that prides itself on the loyalty and trust of its customers?
We currently have an opportunity for a Capital Carbon Specialist to join our team based in Exeter. Joining us on a full-time permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.
About the role
As our Capital Carbon Specialist, you will contribute to the coordination and development of South West Water’s approach to capital carbon measurement, assessment and reporting. These are primarily the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from our planned capital programme. As well as capital carbon there are additional needs to measure/estimate embodied emissions from all the products we procure and the emissions resulting from the upstream and downstream activities of our contracted services.
You will be comfortable working under pressure and be able to combine both technical and commercial aspects to drive from concept to business case through to implementation and sustained performance. You will also have excellent stakeholder engagement skills, working with delivery partners and be able to engage in matrix working across a wide range of interdisciplinary departments.
What you’ll be doing:
- To assist in driving our structured approach to developing lower carbon solutions by design, as well as ensuring the construction and subsequent operation of our asset base minimises carbon emissions using a ‘whole life’ assessment approach
- Promoting low carbon solutions, by designing development of low carbon processes, ‘no build’ or nature-based options that meet the needs of the business
- Keeping up to date and be the subject matter expert on the accounting and reporting principles of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol including; PAS2080, ISO 14064 and Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR)
- Liaise with South West Water’s Asset Management Team in embedding carbon emissions data capture and carbon assessments for strategic planning, such as the 2024 Price Review (PR24)
- Provide quality communications to promote the company’s activities and achievements in low carbon solutions, using emissions reports, charts, analytical assessments to help with the strategic management and communication of capital carbon emissions outputs.
What we are looking for:
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent
- Strong technical understanding of lower carbon solutions and of carbon accounting and management
- Able to solve complex issues through critical thinking and forensic analysis
- Able to deal with external suppliers, regulators and stakeholders at all levels
- Strong and demonstrable numeric and analytical skills
- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to produce material to a high quality and for Senior Management/Executive/Director level audiences
What's in it for you:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Share-save Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial support services
- And plenty more!
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
Closing Date: 22nd April 2025
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
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What We Do
South West Water is part of Pennon Group plc. We provide reliable, efficient and high quality drinking water and waste water services throughout Cornwall and Devon and in small areas of Dorset and Somerset. We also look after the region's bathing waters and coastline. South West Water came into being in 1989 with the privatisation of the water industry. We inherited a water system suffering from a century of neglect but, thanks to the tireless work of our 1,300 employees, have brought the region's drinking water, sewerage systems and bathing waters into line with the stringent UK and European Union standards. This extensive programme of environmental improvement has resulted in some of the finest bathing waters in Europe, picturesque scenery and clean rivers with stunning wildlife. We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today's residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations.
