Senior Sustainability Consultant

Senior Sustainability Consultant - (181257) At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
As a Senior Sustainability Consultant you will be part of an organisation that is 100-percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations. You will have the opportunity to support and advise internal and external project teams in targeting and achieving specific sustainability strategies and solutions. Proactively mentor and direct junior colleagues to ensure their professional development and task delivery is successful.
About YouWe are looking for someone who is a personable self-starter with the ability to project a positive 'can do' professional attitude at all times maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines.
ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the technical quality audit system and undertake technical quality audits on your own work and of others as required.Professionally, proactively and successfully assist and support all aspects of your specialist division's activities and services.Ensure successful assistance and support in the management and delivery of sustainability services to our Clients in a timely, integrated, and technically proficient manner.Proactively participate in team development activities, transfer of knowledge, and mentor junior colleagues to support the achievement of objectives: individual; team; performance; and development.Maintain and nurture good working relationships with colleagues and project team members.Proactively seek input from within your division, or the project teams, to enable successful completion of your responsibilities.Maintain professional accreditation(s), awareness and understanding (e.g. CPDs) of relevant industry standards, regulations, legislation and policies appropriate to the services of the division.Understand the relationship and process of task delivery in relation to fee, resources and allocation of hours to ensure a timely delivery, meeting the objectives.Accurately maintain a wide range of manual and computerised records/management information, media and quality systems, providing guidance to junior colleagues to meet the required business standards.Handle a wide range of tasks, projects and queries, for all activities to meet service standards, and when assigned be the point of contact.Assist in gathering, monitoring and reporting of data and financial information related to project tasks to support the successful production of final deliverables, and management reporting of service performance.Effectively work independently or as part of a team to meet business requirements, as required both within the office, remote working environment and during site visits.Maintain appropriate level of courtesy and professionalism in dealing with other people, both internally and externally, with the ability to ask questions and exchange information using tact and diplomacy to achieve a satisfactory outcome.Assist in completion of administrative tasks relating to any part of the business as required, for example: timecards, marketing, HR and procurement.Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.Preferred Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceA BEng, MSc or equivalent in a relevant subjectMinimum 4 years experience working as a Sustainability Consultant in a design consultancyMembership of an appropriate industry association e.g. IEMA. Desirable to be Practitioner / Chartered (or equivalent) member of an appropriate industry association e.g. IEMAForm of accreditation in two or more of the following; BREEAM, CfSH, HQM, WELLSuccessfully delivered two or more of the following; BREEAM NC / RFO, CfSH, HQM, WELL AP.Delivery in each of the following sectors; Mixed use, Office, Residential and Retail (delivery in Data Centres is highly advantageous)Successful report delivery in each of the following; Sustainability Statements, Climate Adaptation Study, Functional Adaptability Study and Material Efficiency StudyUnderstanding / knowledge of at least two of the following; Estidama Pearl, Fitwel, Greenstar, LEED, SkaSkilled in using at least one of the following or equivalent: Tracker+, One Click LCA.Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and team working skills.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering or closely related fieldA minimum of 7 years experienceDemonstrated practical experience, competence and proven expertise in evaluating state-of-the-art building designs and energy-efficiency technologiesThorough understanding of mechanical systems and controls and knowledge of the specialized requirements of highly technical facilities such as hospitals and laboratoriesAbility to develop detailed energy models with eQuest or other simulation softwareExperience working within the architectural design processUnderstanding of energy-efficient commercial lighting systemsAvailability to travel out of stateExcellent presentation skills with the ability to speak with confidence to building owners, facility personnel, contractors, architects and engineersExcellent writing and documentation skillsProficient with Microsoft Office programsAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mustWhat We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary LocationUnited Kingdom-England-London
ScheduleFull-time
Employee StatusRegular
Business Class: Sustainability and Resiliency
Job PostingSep 6, 2024
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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