Senior Sustainability Consultant

AESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering and advisory firm, with offices in London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, South Africa, Australia and Saudi Arabia, dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation and advanced technical solutions. With unparalleled experience, gained from working on hundreds of projects, our multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Planners, Engineers, Scientists, Modelers and Project Managers work alongside our clients to deliver effective solutions that stand the test of time.

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, façade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.

Job Description

AESG is seeking a passionate and driven Senior Sustainability Consultant looking for an exciting new opportunity to work within AESG's award-winning Sustainability Department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability and a willingness to work across multiple disciplines and industries to drive the market towards more sustainable development.

The successful candidate will form part of AESG's dynamic Sustainability Development department located in our office in Cairo, Egypt. The role will include independent project management of complex design and construction projects, covering all aspects of sustainability on various landmark giga-projects.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage complex projects and resolve complex project issues
• Independent commercial management of projects
• Generating multiple instances of repeat work with clients
• Preparation of proposals and seeking and winning new work with existing clients
• Development of strong relationships with existing clients through project delivery
• Provide guidance and leadership to more junior team members and provide formal mentorship
• Industry leadership through participation in industry professional groups and conferences

The ideal candidate fits the below profile:

• Strong communication skills
• Motivated and self-driven (entrepreneurial outlook)
• Committed to technical excellence
• Good relationship builders (internal and external)
• Collaborative Personality

Essential skills:

• The candidate must have a degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, or Environmental Science), with further post-graduate education desirable (e.g., Master's degree), along with demonstrated work experience within the field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience across the sustainability field within the built environment.
• Professional qualification and work experience with the development, and/or implementation of Sustainability Rating Systems such as LEED, Mostadam, Passive House or equivalent.
• Proven track record of successfully leading a sustainability program, policies, and regulatory frameworks
• The candidate will be expected to work across numerous software platforms, including Microsoft Office, InDesign, Rhino, and Grasshopper. Knowledge of IES is beneficial.

Why join AESG?

AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.

Through our world-class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to out-perform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward-thinking and exciting new developments.

The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.

Through our progressive, lively and collaborative environment, we identify, foster and nurture the greatest strengths of our staff, and allow them the opportunity to flourish by offering positions of responsibility at an early stage, and providing clear career progression pathways for all.

As an employee of AESG you can expect:

• Great career opportunities with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients make your mark in a growing company and accelerate your career.
• Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges
• Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program.
• Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings
• Internal and external training opportunities where do you want to take your career? Well help you get there!
• Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team-building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment
• To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture