Data Advisor

 

Description:

We are seeking a Data Advisor to join our Carbon Solutions team within the Sustainability function. This is a dual role, split between project delivery and the development of our carbon data systems, with flexibility for part-time applicants interested in either focus area.

You will play a key role in reducing embodied and operational carbon across our projects, working with multidisciplinary teams and influencing both project outcomes and wider business practices.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery
 

  • Act as the carbon lead across assigned projects, ensuring compliance with client, legal, and business requirements.
  • Support whole life carbon assessments in line with RICS WLCA and tools such as One Click LCA.
  • Provide expertise in carbon management aligned with PAS 2080, identifying hotspots and reduction opportunities.
  • Support project teams with carbon reporting, target setting, and delivery.
  • Contribute to training, case studies, and work-winning materials.
     

Carbon Data Systems
 

  • Support the development of carbon measurement and reporting tools and systems.
  • Establish efficient workflows for data collection, validation, and reporting.
  • Analyze carbon data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Maintain awareness of relevant software and support data development across factory and product teams (e.g., EPDs, TM65).
     

About You

Essential
 

  • Passion for sustainability, carbon reduction, and climate resilience.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • High level of digital and numerical literacy, with the ability to analyze7 complex data.
     

Desirable
 

  • Experience working within design and/or construction teams.
  • Knowledge of carbon measurement and management principles, or willingness to develop in this area.
  • Relevant degree (engineering, environmental, architectural, or similar) or equivalent experience.

Organization Laing O'Rourke
Industry IT / Telecom / Software Jobs
Occupational Category Data Advisor
Job Location Birmingham,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2026-06-26 1:39 pm
Expires on 2026-08-10