Senior Sustainabilty Consultant
Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.
We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.
We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.
Job Purpose
Hold responsibility for the overall delivery of the project
Manage both the technical and commercial aspects of projects
Provides guidance and mentorship to more junior team members
Responsibilities
Sustainability Certification & Technical Delivery:
Lead and manage sustainability certification processes including: LEED (v4.1 / v5) – BD+C, Communities WELL Building Standard / WELL Community Estidama PBRS Fitwel Other regional/global frameworks as required
Develop credit strategies, scorecards, and gap assessments
Prepare and review technical documentation, calculations, and submissions
Coordinate with authorities and certification bodies (e.g., GBCI, Estidama, IWBI)
Project Management & Coordination:
Act as Project Manager / Lead Consultant on assigned projects
Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client communication
Coordinate with internal teams (energy, carbon, microclimate, commissioning) Liaise with external stakeholders (clients, architects, MEP, contractors) Ensure alignment with project KPIs, ESG targets, and certification goals
Design & Construction Stage:
Support Review design submissions (Concept to IFC) for sustainability compliance
Support material submittal reviews, RFIs, and technical queries during construction Conduct/coordinate site inspections and progress reporting
Ensure proper documentation for construction-stage certification credits
Technical Analysis & Reporting Support/oversee:
Energy modelling coordination (IESVE familiarity preferred)
Water efficiency calculations
Indoor environmental quality strategies
Embodied carbon / LCA inputs Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and client deliverables
QA/QC & Internal Processes:
Follow AESG QA/QC protocols
Ensure deliverables meet high technical and presentation standards
Contribute to process improvement, templates, and knowledge sharing
Qualification and Experience
Ideally qualified to MSc degree level with relevant academic or with post academic professional qualifications to carry out the role
5–10 years of relevant experience in sustainability consulting
Strong experience across UAE/KSA/GCC projects (highly preferred)
Proven track record in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects
Strong project management and organizational skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines Strong technical writing and reporting skills
Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of: LEED (mandatory) WELL / Fitwel Estidama PBRS (preferred)
Experience in both design and construction stages
- Department
- Environment and Sustainability
- Locations
- Egypt
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time