Decarbonisation Manager

About the Role

Decarbonisation Manager

Permanent position - Hybrid working

London (Location can be flexible)

Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a sustainability strategy, goals and KPIs aligned with the Group’s overall strategy, with a focus on emissions reduction and energy efficiency
• Develop and maintain the Division's decarbonisation pathway to deliver greenhouse gas reduction targets
• Drive and deliver sustainability projects, including continuous improvement of operations and trialling innovative technologies
• Work with Group and Division stakeholders to monitor for changes in policy and regulation relating to Sustainability and ESG matters, interpret changes in the external sustainability environment to mitigate risk and ensure compliance
• Advocate for sustainability within the division by influencing decision - making at all levels to integrate sustainability into business practices
• Prepare regular sustainability updates to report to Group and external parties in relation to the Divisional achievements, challenges and impacts.
• Monitor and analyse carbon performance against decarbonisation targets and identify improvement opportunities
• Develop business cases for decarbonisation initiatives and support investment decisions
• Coordinate delivery of decarbonisation and energy efficiency initiatives and monitor progress, risks and outcomes
• Support development of the fuel transition strategy, including alternative fuels, FuelEU compliance and Well-to-Wake carbon accounting
• Provide technical guidance on maritime decarbonisation regulations and monitor legislative developments
• Build effective partnerships across the Division and with Group Sustainability to embed decarbonisation into business planning and operations
• Prepare insights, reports and recommendations to support decision-making and monitor progress against decarbonisation objectives
• Combining own depth of knowledge with broader Group’s subject matter experts and teams to provide a superior output through collaborative thinking.
• Educate and train employees on sustainability practices, to inspire and catalyse change.
• Support the development and delivery of maritime decarbonisation training

What we’re looking for:

• You will need the ability to analyse technical, operational and emissions data, to identify improvement opportunities and monitor performance.
• An understanding of vessel energy efficiency, alternative fuels and decarbonisation technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities

Key skills, knowledge and experience:

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of maritime decarbonisation regulations, including SEEMP, CII, EU ETS, UK ETS and FuelEU Maritime.
• Knowledge of carbon accounting methodologies and greenhouse gas reporting frameworks (e.g. GHG Protocol) preferred.
• Experience with vessel performance monitoring systems is preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and delivering agreed outcomes.
• Experience preparing business cases, reports and presentations.
• Experience of the Maritime Transport and/or Maritime sector.

Why join us?

• Competitive benefits tailored to the division.
• Opportunities for career growth and visibility across the organisation.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your ideas and contributions.
• Work that truly makes a difference in safety, innovation, and global capability.

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers’ assets.

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Maritime Transport - With nearly two centuries of maritime shipping and innovation, James Fisher has an unrivalled reputation for quality, safety and reliability. Our long-standing customer partnerships allow us to deliver the highest possible standard of maritime solutions. As a global specialist in ship-to-ship transfer and coastal shipping, James Fisher is a recognised market leader in the movement of the world’s critical resources. Ensuring safety at sea and in port, and investing in the fleet of tomorrow, James Fisher is shaping the future of maritime.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.

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