The Principal/ Associate Climate Change Consultant will play a key role in the establishment, growth and technical delivery of the climate discipline within a relatively new and expanding service offering. The role is suited to an experienced consultant with strong technical capability, a proven consultancy track record and a clear commercial focus, able to help shape a high-quality, client-facing climate advisory service within a multidisciplinary development consultancy. Our Climate Air and Noise team are based in Manchester, however this role can be based at any of our offices.

What we are looking for

You will support clients across the development lifecycle, helping them understand, manage and respond to climate-related risks, carbon impacts, regulatory requirements and opportunities for more resilient, future-proofed development. Working closely with planning, design, environmental, transport, infrastructure and wider technical teams, the role will combine robust technical delivery with practical, commercially aware advice that helps unlock development potential and create long-term value.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

A degree or postgraduate qualification in climate change, environmental science, sustainability, carbon management, engineering, planning, built environment or a related discipline.
Chartered or working towards chartered status with a relevant professional body would be advantageous such as ISEP (previously IEMA), CEnv or an equivalent professional route.
Demonstratable consultancy experience in climate change, carbon sustainability, environmental planning or a closely related discipline.

Further details can be found on the attached Job Description

You can expect to be part of a proactive and vibrant team that encourages individual autonomy and initiative. We feel this helps to facilitate a better work life balance that suits individual’s needs, whilst still being assured of a supportive and collaborative working environment.

You will be working on a diverse set of interesting and challenging projects; no one day will be the same! The Team itself is on a trajectory of growth and diversification, making this an incredibly exciting time to join the team.

Benefits

We offer an excellent remuneration and overall benefits package when you join Pegasus Group, including:

Agile working
Private healthcare
Life insurance
Generous annual leave entitlement, with the option to buy and sell holidays
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Training and development

Our full benefits can be viewed here: http://www.pegasusgroup.co.uk/careers/

Why join us?

We are a vibrant and dynamic development consultancy that thrives on enhancing the built and natural environment in a way that positively affects people’s lives.

When you join Pegasus you become part of a people-focused business, where your industry knowledge and expertise will help inform critical decisions across local and nationally significant projects. As a proudly independent company since 2003, we have grown to become one of the UK’s leading multidisciplinary development consultancies.

Our commitment to supporting your career goals and ambitions continues throughout your learning and development. With opportunities that enable you to progress to be the very best in our industry!

Diversity, inclusion and recognition

At Pegasus Group, we appreciate diverse minds and unique thinking styles. We believe that every individual brings inimitable ideas and perspectives to enhance our dynamic team. We foster an environment where everyone’s voice is heard and respected, nurturing the growth of our people, communities, and clients. In April 2025 we received accreditation as a 'Great Place to Work,' emphasising the supportive and dynamic work environment we provide.

Pegasus Group is proud to promote equal opportunities and inclusion for all.

To make the recruitment process more accessible and inclusive, we offer flexibility in our application and interview processes. If you require certain accommodations or adjustments, please feel free to let us know so that we can offer you an accessible interview process.

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