Carbon And Climate Change Specialist

? Turin or Milan; other Italian WSP offices may be considered | ? Hybrid |??Full-time Building a sustainable future, together.
At WSP, we design the future of our communities.
As one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, we bring together expertise across transport and infrastructure, buildings, energy, environment, water and sustainability advisory.
Across Central Europe, we combine local knowledge with international reach to deliver projects that create a positive, lasting impact for clients, communities and the environment.
Our multidisciplinary Sustainability Services team delivers technical and strategic carbon and climate change advisory services.
As part of our growth plan, we are expanding our experienced consulting team to develop client relationships and new business and manage and deliver Carbon climate mitigation and adaptation strategies; LCA and Product Carbon Footprint; climate resilience and climate proofing studies; climate-related and sustainability disclosures; and technical assistance throughout the financing cycle of sustainable, climate-proof investments, including DNSH and EU Taxonomy.
· Knowledge of European and international sustainability and climate regulatory frameworks and sustainable finance.
· Additional experience in climate finance, sustainability frameworks for buildings and infrastructure (such as LEED or the Envision protocol), or infrastructure bids and public tenders is preferred, not essential.
Relevant experience in specialist consultancies, start-ups or university spin-offs is also welcome.
· Excellent knowledge of LCA software, such as SimaPro or LCA for Experts/GaBi.
· Professional working proficiency in Italian and strong written and spoken English for client communication and technical delivery is a must.
The ability to work in additional languages, such as French or Spanish, is preferred.
· A practical technical or engineering mindset, strong analytical skills, accurate technical writing and effective client communication.
· Willingness to undertake limited travel in Italy and abroad for short project visits or site inspections, currently expected to be no more than approximately 10% per year.
We are looking for someone with strong technical judgement who wants to keep growing through complex, meaningful projects.
You will contribute expertise, share knowledge and help strengthen the quality of our work across multidisciplinary teams.
Life at WSP When our people thrive, our projects thrive.
At WSP, you will be supported to build your career, take on meaningful challenges and learn from talented professionals across a global network.
We encourage flexibility, new ideas and growth in ways that reflect different career paths and ambitions.
Compensation and benefits WSP is committed to pay transparency.
The annual gross salary range for this position is €31,000 - €43,000.
The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience, qualifications and relevant expertise.
Local benefits In addition to base salary, we offer a local benefits package designed to support wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth · Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
· Meal vouchers and wellbeing benefits.
· Supplementary healthcare coverage.
· Professional registration support, where applicable.
· Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
· Public transport and mobility support.
· Access to additional welfare initiatives, corporate discounts and employee perks.
· Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
Our recruitment process We see recruitment as a two-way conversation.
Our process is designed to be transparent, collaborative and respectful of your time.
While each hiring process is tailored to the position, it typically includes: Introductory conversation: A first conversation with Talent Acquisition to discuss your experience, motivations and expectations.
Technical and team interview: A discussion with the hiring manager and relevant team members to explore your technical background and future contribution.
Final conversation: A final discussion with business or unit leadership, where relevant, to review the scope of the role, team vision and potential impact.
Come as you are We are building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve.
If you see yourself in this role but do not meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Your background, perspective and experience might be exactly what we need to move forward.
All applications will be treated with confidentiality and considered under equal opportunities principles.
Ready to help shape what's next?
If you want to put your carbon and climate expertise into practice and help clients advance decarbonization and climate resilience, we would love to hear from