Low Carbon Assets Advisor - #151881

Affinity Water


Date: 12 hours ago
City: Hatfield
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per year
Contract type: Full time

Affinity Water is pursuing an ambitious programme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We are reducing the emissions associated with the assets we construct and operate by applying industry best practice and implementing innovative solutions.

We are looking for a Low Carbon Asset Adviser who can work with our teams in Asset Planning and Capital Delivery to help them implement the principles of PAS 2080, explore low carbon solutions and model the whole life carbon associated with different asset solutions.

About the role

The Low Carbon Asset Adviser will play a key role in supporting Affinity Water’s ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the asset lifecycle. The purpose of this role is to enable and embed low carbon thinking across asset planning and capital delivery by guiding teams in the application of PAS 2080, identifying opportunities for low carbon solutions, and modelling whole life carbon impacts. Through data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and continual improvement, the adviser will contribute to robust carbon assessments and promote best practice in emissions reduction both internally and across the wider supply chain.


What you'll be doing

  • Supporting our Asset Management teams to estimate the carbon associated with capital projects.
  • Supporting the collection, analysis and reporting of carbon assessment data
  • Champion the evaluation of, and recommendations for, low emissions materials and techniques for our capital delivery projects
  • Maintaining our database of carbon models
  • Driving continuous improvement in the quality of our emissions reporting
  • Provide administrative support to our internal governance structures which oversee emissions reductions.
  • Contribute to discussions in the industry through conferences, events, and publications
  • Support delivery of internal education initiatives to build carbon literacy and maturity
  • Strengthen carbon maturity and emissions reporting capability across the supply chain

What you need

  • Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline. 2+ years of experience
  • Experience in data collation, validation and analysis
  • Proficient and influential communicator
  • Member of / affiliation to an environment management body is desirable but not essential
  • Awareness of assessing carbon for asset or a built environment setting - Desirable
  • Experience working in an Asset Management environment - Desirable
  • Experience of climate change risk assessment, adaptation or similar - Desirable


For full Job Description please contact [email protected]


What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary based on skills and experience
  • Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
  • Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
  • Annual leave from 23 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
  • A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
  • A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
  • We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
  • Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
  • Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
  • Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
  • Disability confident (if you need to apply through a different format, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner for this role)


Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

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