Senior Sustainability & Environmental Specialist

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Join multidisciplinary teams and oversee complex projects requiring environmental compliance and sustainability expertise from initiation through to completion.

• Lead client presentations and contribute actively in design meetings and workshops.

• Create customized sustainability, environmental, and waste management strategies that align with each project’s unique goals.

• Explore and recommend innovative, forward-thinking solutions to align with project visions.

• Prepare technical documents and reports, including those required for environmental approvals and sustainability certifications.

• Develop RFPs to engage appropriate sub-consultants, manage their work, and review their sustainability and environmental (S&E) outputs for quality and accuracy.

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and quality checks for junior team members and their work.

• Contribute to winning new projects by supporting the bidding and proposal process.

• Work independently, showing initiative while being supported when needed.

• A degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in architecture, engineering, planning, or environmental sciences.

• At least 7 years of experience in international design, engineering, project management, or sustainability consulting environments.

• Strong knowledge of microclimate design and outdoor thermal comfort solutions (simulation experience is a plus).

• Certified in Estidama PCRS PQP, LEED AP, or BREEAM AP (additional certifications are a bonus).

• Up-to-date knowledge of emerging sustainability trends and practical ways to integrate them.

• Proven ability to coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders, including clients, consultants, contractors, and design teams, to meet sustainability targets.

• Strong grasp of international best practices in sustainability consulting and managing multiple concurrent projects with tailored strategies.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills
  —capable of independent and team-based work on large, complex projects.

• Fluent in spoken and written English with strong communication abilities.