Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) Specialist
Measuring the environmental impact of energy projects from start to finish.
Engineering, Design and Construction
What this person does in the real world
- Collect data on materials, transport and end-of-life processes
- Analyse environmental impacts across a product’s full lifecycle
- Present results that guide lower-impact design decisions
Why this job matters
Understanding the full environmental impact of energy technologies helps companies reduce carbon emissions and waste. LCA Specialists provide the evidence behind more sustainable choices.
Skills and tools you’ll use
- Research and data collection
- Environmental impact modelling tools
- Analytical thinking
- Clear reporting and presentation
- Collaboration with design and engineering teams
Where you’ll work
You’ll usually work in an office or hybrid environment as part of sustainability or engineering teams.
You’ll love this if you...
- Enjoy research and analysing data
- Care about sustainability
- Like turning complex questions into clear answers
Routes in
- Apprenticeship: Environmental Practitioner
- College/University: Environmental Science/Engineering, Sustainability
- First roles: Junior LCA Analyst, Sustainability Coordinator
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