Sustainability Engineer / Specialist

European Tech Recruit is hiring a Sustainability Engineer/Specialist for a full-time, permanent role in Birmingham, UK. The position involves analyzing carbon regulations, monitoring fleet CO2 performance, and supporting sustainability strategies for a global automotive OEM. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 3 years of experience in sustainability within the automotive sector. Hybrid work flexibility may be considered, but the base location is in the UK.
Sustainability Engineer / Specialist

Department: Strategy and Research

Location: Birmingham Business Park (B37 7YG, UK)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications

About the Role

Our client, a global automotive OEM, is seeking a passionate and analytically driven Sustainability Engineer / Specialist to join their UK Strategy and Research team.

This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's carbon reduction roadmap and ensuring compliance with evolving environmental regulations across the UK, Europe, and global markets. The successful candidate will monitor and interpret carbon frameworks, evaluate fleet and organisational carbon performance, and support senior leadership in developing effective sustainability strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth analysis of global carbon regulations and emission targets, with a particular focus on the UK and European automotive sectors.Prepare regular insight reports and policy briefings for UK, European, and HQ leadership teams.Track, model, and report fleet CO2 performance across UK and EU operations, ensuring alignment with relevant compliance targets.Support the development and execution of vehicle, battery, and organisational life cycle / carbon footprint assessments.Design and refine internal processes and control frameworks to enhance data quality, transparency, and compliance efficiency.Collaborate with engineering, product planning, and compliance teams to integrate sustainability considerations into product and business strategies.Build and maintain close relationships with government bodies, policy institutions, and non-governmental organisations to stay ahead of evolving sustainability trends and regulatory changes.Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree (or above) in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related discipline.Minimum 3 years' R&D or sustainability experience within automotive, energy, or advanced manufacturing industries.Strong understanding of carbon emission regulations, fleet CO2 compliance frameworks, and life cycle assessment methodologies.Proven analytical and data modelling capabilities with attention to detail.Demonstrated interest in emerging automotive technologies such as EV systems, batteries, and low-carbon innovation.Previous experience engaging with regulatory authorities or policy institutions is highly desirable.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distil complex regulatory data into actionable insights.Additional Information

Base Location: Birmingham Business Park, UKWorking Pattern: Full-time, hybrid flexibility may be consideredTravel: Occasional travel across the UK and Europe, depending on project requirementsWhy Join

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking automotive innovator committed to driving sustainable transformation and achieving long-term carbon neutrality. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, regulation, and technology—helping to define the next generation of environmentally responsible mobility.