Senior Sustainability Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Assist clients in identifying and comprehending sustainability and decarbonization needs.

• Create, implement, and assess comprehensive carbon reduction strategies utilizing frameworks such as GLA, LETI, RIBA, RICS, and BREEAM.

• Collaborate with clients and designers to formulate sustainability and decarbonization strategies from the initial design phase to construction.

• Facilitate assessment certification processes, including BREEAM and DREAM.

• Conduct sustainability appraisals such as SAW and SEEAM.

• Provide support for project management and scheduling.

• Aid in securing work through bidding processes and tender submissions.

• Mentor junior staff when appropriate.

• Offer sustainability and carbon services for both public and private sector clients, with a particular focus on UK Defence and National Security initiatives.

• Assist clients in designing and implementing low-carbon, resilient, and sustainable estates.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong understanding of the building design and construction process.

• Experience in conducting whole life carbon assessments utilizing OneClick LCA.

• Familiarity with assessment certification schemes, particularly BREEAM and DREAM.

• Experience with LEED and/or WELL is a plus.

• Proven track record in delivering sustainability appraisals.

• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.

• Capability to interpret data and apply it to practical sustainability solutions.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in presenting technical information clearly.

• High level of attention to detail and a systematic approach to problem-solving.

• Adaptable and flexible, capable of managing diverse workloads across various projects.

• Demonstrated experience with sustainable buildings, low-carbon design, and environmental performance.

• Awareness of broader sustainability issues and strategies for project mitigation.

• Knowledge of current and future sustainability and decarbonization policies and best practices.

• Willingness to engage in Defence and National Security projects.

• Active UK SC Clearance or the ability to obtain it.

• Ideally possess a single UK nationality.

🏝️ Benefits

• Options for hybrid work and flexibility in work arrangements.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office.

• Access to cutting-edge technology and innovative thinking.

• Opportunity to engage in transformational work that makes a significant impact.

• Comprehensive compensation, benefits, and wellness programs for employees and their families.

• A culture that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Recognized as a Disability Confident Employer with a Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

• Opportunities for growth and success.

• A safe and respectful workplace environment.

• Professional development supported through mentoring and upskilling initiatives.