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Embodied Carbon Analyst
Measures the carbon footprint locked into building materials and construction
£40k–£80k Climate-driven
What it involves
Calculates the carbon emitted in manufacturing and transporting building materials before a building is even occupied, guiding material choices that cut construction's climate impact.
Skills & knowledge needed
Life-cycle assessmentBuilding materials scienceCarbon accountingConstruction knowledgeReporting
Why it's emerging now
Operational carbon has been the focus for years — embodied carbon in construction materials is the next frontier.
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