Senior Sustainability Consultant

Climate Change is a reality we all face today. As Built Environment professionals we have a key role to play as, 40% of the Global Green House Gas emissions is from the construction sector. We believe bold ideas would be required to reimagine the future towards a greener, equitable and sustainable future. In the midst of climate emergency, AECOM's Building Sustainability Team are seeking a curious individual, with bold ideas, who wants to make a difference in the built environment.

At AECOM we focus on delivering innovative, pragmatic, and resilient sustainable development solutions. We seek those who grow community support and enhance the natural environment, allowing our clients to meet the future with confidence. Three of the top 10 risks that will affect world development over the next 10 years are environmental: water crises, failure of climate-change adaptation and biodiversity loss. [World Economic Forum – Insight Report: Global Risks 2015] Currently we are working towards  ‘Visions of a Global Net Zero Future’ workshop, a COP26 flagship initiative bringing together academics, businesses, civil society and citizens to look at the innovations and approaches that could deliver a greener, carbon-neutral society.  You can find more about our Sustainable Legacies commitment here: https://publications.aecom.com/sustainable-legacies/

There is an exciting new role within the Building's Sustainability Team, which has been developed to meet the growing demands of the technical and strategic sustainability consultancy services at the built environment. Sustainability is a cross disciplinary field that cuts across key sectors. Depending on your years of experience, curiosity, and skillset you will be sitting within the team with a focus on the following streams:

The Senior Sustainability Consultant will lead and deliver sustainability advisory and certification services across complex built environment projects. The role requires a strong technical background, sound judgement, and the ability to communicate complex sustainability concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, while maintaining high standards of reporting and client management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of sustainability projects, acting as a technical specialist within a wider project team or as Project Manager with full delivery responsibility.
• Provide sustainability advisory services across all project stages, from early design through construction and certification close-out.
• Develop, implement, and manage LEED certification strategies at in alignment with project objectives, budgets, and programmes.
• Lead project readiness for LEED v5 certification, ensuring compliance within defined timelines.
• Undertake and review technical analyses including energy modelling, daylighting studies, carbon assessments, and other building physics evaluations.
• Review and validate architectural, MEP, materials, and performance documentation to confirm compliance with LEED and other applicable rating systems.
• Coordinate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to embed sustainability requirements into the design and delivery process.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and high-quality technical reports and certification documentation suitable for client issue and third-party review.
• Advise non-technical stakeholders on complex sustainability and certification requirements in a clear and accessible manner.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Strong technical expertise in sustainable development and green building certification within the built environment.
• Proven track record of delivering green building certifications within the built environment.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, analytical skills, and sound technical judgement to complex project challenges.
• Proven consulting experience, including successful delivery of green certification certified projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.