Decarbonisation Model Engineer
Neutreeno
Decarbonisation Model Engineer
Neutreeno
B2B SaaS decarbonizing supply chains
Neutreeno · Cambridge, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-11
Workplace: hybrid
Department: Engineering
ABOUT NEUTREENO
Climate change is the defining business challenge of our time, and we're here to solve it. Most decarbonisation solutions count emissions but do nothing to reduce them. We've changed that.
We’re Neutreeno, an emissions-to-performance platform, born out of the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering. We help companies with supply chains and production processes turn emissions data into operational insight, the kind that cuts costs, sharpens decisions, and unlocks genuine competitive advantage. For operations and finance, it's margin they can measure. For sustainability teams, it's progress they can prove. Same data, two audiences, one engine.
We’re a fast-moving team that values EQ just as much as IQ. Autonomy, high ownership, speed and no-ego collaboration are at our core. We seek people who care deeply and are eager to work on solving problems bigger than themselves.
THE ROLE
As a Decarbonisation Model Engineer, you'll sit at the forefront of industrial decarbonisation, identifying, evaluating and modelling the technologies and process changes that cut carbon emissions across complex industries. The role is defined by system-level thinking: treating a client's processes, sites, energy supply and supply chain as one connected system, then finding where a change in energy use, material use or technology delivers the greatest reduction in emissions and cost.
Working across sectors like jet engine production, electricity transmission and EV battery manufacturing, you'll sit at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, economics and data science. Your models become part of the product, putting a credible number on every lever: what it costs, what it returns, and what it is worth under today's and tomorrow's carbon prices.
THE WORK YOU'LL DO
Build bottom-up models from first principles that calculate bespoke decarbonisation levers at scale, accounting for cost, dependencies and implementation time.
Quantify energy and material efficiency opportunities, from heat recovery, electrification and utilities to yield losses, material substitution and circular design while identifying Best Available Technologies (BAT) for technology-specific cases.
Develop the techno-economic analysis behind each lever: CAPEX and OPEX, cost of abatement, marginal abatement cost curves, and sensitivity analysis that stands up to a client's finance team.
Develop our carbon pricing engine across the current pricing landscape (compliance markets, taxation, internal shadow pricing, CBAM) and model client exposure under different price scenarios.
Identify where decarbonisation creates value, including green premium pricing for low-carbon products and access to incentives and green finance.
Write clear, reproducible Python behind the models and mentor junior engineers.
THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS YOU'LL NEED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with process simulation software (e.g. Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
Experience building marginal abatement cost curves or decarbonisation roadmaps for large industrial clients.
Knowledge of optimisation or machine learning applied to process optimisation and emissions reduction.
WHAT NEUTREENO CAN OFFER YOU
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on your skills, qualifications and experience
Cycle to work scheme.
Work Environment:
A hybrid work model that fosters both teamwork and individual flexibility.
Great on-site amenities (unlimited free coffee, regular events with global sustainability leaders, and more).
Culture & Growth:
A diverse, fast-growing team that has grown 200%+ YoY, recently closed a $5M seed round and been named one of Gartner's Coolest Vendor Innovations in Supply Chain Sustainability for 2026.
HOW WE HIRE
Here’s what to expect if you apply. The whole process has four steps.
If you need any adjustments at any stage, such as extra time on the exercise or a different interview format, just tell us. We’re happy to help.
To apply, send your CV and a cover letter covering the following: why you want to work at Neutreeno and how your experience will allow you to bring our customer data pipeline to the next level of automation while maintaining fundamental engineering checks.
By submitting your application, you agree that we may keep your CV in our talent pool for up to 12 months to consider you for future career opportunities; you can withdraw this consent at any time by emailing us at [email protected]
Neutreeno is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from everyone, whatever their background, and we know a range of perspectives makes our work better.
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Neutreeno provides a B2B SaaS platform that helps companies decarbonize their supply chains, focusing on Scope 3 emissions. It analyzes how products are made using proprietary process networks and engineering models to map production, identify emissions hotspots, and suggest changes to materials or manufacturing processes to cut energy use and waste. The system requires far less data from clients and suppliers—as few as ten data points per supplier—to generate actionable insights and cost savings. Founded in 2020 as a Cambridge University spinout by scientists, its goal is to move beyond traditional carbon accounting by delivering practical, data-efficient decarbonization recommendations that reduce emissions and operating costs across value chains.
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