Lead client project teams, acting as the project manager, providing technical support to junior colleagues, managing commercial risk and day to day point of contact for the client
Act as a client relationship manager, understanding and interpreting client needs, clearly communicating client goals and overall business objectives to internal and external stakeholders
Support the development and growth of junior colleagues, including line management responsibilities
Lead new business generation through, drafting and developing proposals and participating in new business pitches, including research, project scoping, proposal drafting, and pitch presentations
Gather data using a range of techniques (interviews, surveys, focus groups, data requests) and, in some cases, model and build scenarios
Develop presentations and reports for clients
Conduct research, draft articles, deliver events/ marketing presentations to position SLR and yourself as a trusted thought leader in sustainable business
Support the development of new client products and offerings based on market needs and trends
Grow professional and industry contacts by representing SLR in virtual and out of office environments (events, conferences, panels)
Requirements
Ideally, we would love for you to tick all these boxes but if you can tick most, that is a good start! These technical aspects we seek are:
Have 10+ years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated experience in aspects climate change strategy, including: Experience in undertaking climate change risk assessments for organisations, including climate scenario analysis
GHG accounting & development of corporate carbon footprints, including Scope 3
Understanding of various net-zero, carbon neutral and other sustainability frameworks (including SBTi)
Experience developing and implementing decarbonisation strategies, including renewable energy and fleet transition plans
The candidate would also be expected to have a thorough understanding of the core requirements of the ASRS, as well as the TCFD recommendations and IFRS S2.
Demonstrable experience in business development, client growth, and winning work.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to deliver client-ready presentations.
Ability to distil quantitative and qualitative data and communicate it succinctly to clients.
Educational qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (Master's Degree preferred).
Benefits
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Additional Information
Principal Consultant, Climate & Nature Advisory (Perth)
About the business and the role
At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With over 1000 staff in APAC alone, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients. We celebrate a 'One Team Culture', where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results.
You will be directly involved in scoping and delivery of client projects for large national and multinational companies across several industry sectors. This will include responsibility for managing complex client projects, with support from the team lead for Climate & Nature Advisory. You will be encouraged to develop your skills and expertise, as well as your own professional network, internally and externally.
The role will be in our Climate & Nature Advisory team, with a focus on delivering services in line with the upcoming Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS). This includes services such as GHG Emissions Accounting, Renewable Energy, Target Setting & Decarbonisation Strategy as well as the identification, assessment and management of climate related risks and opportunities, including the use of climate scenario analysis. Although the role will be based in Australia, you will also work with the wider APAC team delivering these services tailored to different geographical regulations.
Slrconsulting · Perth, Australia