Green economy jobs in the UK — 2026

Measure and report Tesco's scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions across UK operations and supply chain. Build carbon accounting processes using GHG Protocol standards. IEMA Carbon Management Certificate or equivalent required.

Design utility-scale solar PV systems for UK ground-mounted projects. Use PVsyst and AutoCAD to develop technical layouts. Work with planning teams on DNO grid connection applications. BEng Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.

Maintain and optimise SCADA systems across SSE's onshore and offshore wind portfolio. Diagnose control system faults, develop data analytics dashboards, and manage performance monitoring. Experience with Siemens or GE SCADA platforms preferred.

Lead M&S's Plan A sustainability programme across supply chain and operations. Drive science-based targets, manage carbon reduction initiatives, and oversee annual sustainability reporting. IEMA membership and 5+ years sustainability experience required.

Design and optimise PEM electrolyser systems for large-scale green hydrogen production. Work on UK and international projects delivering clean hydrogen to industrial and transport sectors. MEng Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required.

Structure and analyse green, social, and sustainability-linked bond transactions for Lloyds' sustainable finance team. Assess use-of-proceeds frameworks, verify alignment with ICMA Green Bond Principles, and support client ESG disclosure preparation.

Perform planned and corrective maintenance on Vestas offshore wind turbines in the North Sea. Requires GWO Basic Safety Training, BOSIET certification, and relevant electrical or mechanical qualifications. Rotation schedule: 14 days on, 14 days off.

Develop net zero transition strategies for WSP's corporate and public sector clients. Lead carbon footprint assessments, SBTi target-setting processes, and transition plan development. IEMA Practitioner or CFA ESG Certificate required. 5+ years sustainability consulting experience.

Develop grid-scale battery energy storage projects from site identification through planning permission and grid connection. Manage landowner negotiations, planning applications, and DNO connection agreements across England and Wales.

Analyse ESG data across LGIM's £1.2tn investment portfolio. Build dashboards tracking portfolio emissions, biodiversity exposure, and governance scores. Python and SQL essential. Experience with MSCI ESG, Bloomberg, or Sustainalytics data platforms advantageous.