Carbon Manager
Location: Rugby / Hybrid
Talented people are the key to our success
About us:
Would you like to work for a progressive and ambitious company which is also one of the most successful within the UK construction and infrastructure industry?
About The Role:
Our Energy business unit has an exciting opportunity for a Carbon Manager who in line with requirements of Morgan Sindall Infrastructure (MSI) and the Energy Director of Engineering and Technical Services, will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to reduce the Energy Business Unit’s carbon footprint, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations, and driving carbon reduction initiatives.
About You:
We’re looking for a sustainability champion with:
- A degree (or equivalent experience) in environmental science, sustainability, civil engineering, or a related science-based field (BSc).
- Practitioner-level membership of a relevant professional body (IEMA, RICS, ICE), working towards chartership status.
- Experience conducting whole-life carbon assessments and using carbon measurement tools.
- Strong knowledge of carbon accounting and sustainability reporting frameworks (ISO 14064, GHG Protocol).
- Familiarity with PAS 2080:2023 and its application in carbon management for buildings and infrastructure.
- Experience working with pre-contract teams, contributing to bid workshops, innovation development, and preparing responses to showcase company capabilities.
- A solid understanding of civil engineering principles, project lifecycles, and design stages.
- A must-have: Experience delivering Carbon Literacy training.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Carbon Manager, you will:
- Develop & Implement Strategy – Lead the Energy business unit’s carbon reduction strategy in line with MSI objectives and PAS 2080 KPIs.
- Assess & Report Carbon Footprint – Conduct whole-life carbon assessments using tools such as Carbonica, National Grid online tools, or client-specific platforms.
- Drive Carbon Reduction – Identify and recommend sustainable materials and low-carbon construction methods.
- Ensure Compliance – Maintain alignment with environmental regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
- Training & Culture Building – Deliver carbon literacy training to enhance understanding across teams and foster a carbon-conscious culture.
- Stakeholder Collaboration – Work with clients, designers, and internal teams to integrate carbon reduction initiatives into project planning and design.
- Performance Monitoring – Track and report progress towards carbon reduction targets, leveraging lessons learned from past projects to continuously improve.
Wider Responsibilities
- Embed Carbon Reduction in Operations – Collaborate with operational and client teams to drive sustainability across our energy projects.
- Work Winning & Business Development – Ensure carbon reduction principles are built into the bidding and project planning processes.
- Subject Matter Expertise – Represent MSI as a carbon expert in client meetings and external engagements.
- Measurement & Reporting – Develop and implement robust tracking frameworks to monitor and actively reduce carbon emissions.
- Innovation & Knowledge Sharing – Host carbon opportunity workshops, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement.
What's in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
About our Energy business
We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.
Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair and refurbishment services.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.