Sustainability Expert

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Conduct environmental assessments to identify the environmental impact of various activities and operations.
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and action plans that align with the organization's or community's goals.
• Ensure that sustainability initiatives comply with local, national, and international environmental laws and regulations.
• Promote energy efficiency, resource conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable sourcing within an organization or community.
• Advise on the adoption of renewable energy sources and eco-friendly technologies to reduce the carbon footprint.
• Develop waste reduction and recycling programs to minimize waste and promote responsible disposal.
• Advise on sustainable building and infrastructure design, green certifications, and sustainable construction practices.
• Promote sustainable transportation solutions, such as public transit, biking infrastructure, and electric vehicles.
• Advocate for corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and ethical business practices.
• Engage with stakeholders and the local community to gather input and build support for sustainability projects.
• Prepare sustainability reports that track progress, performance metrics, and achievements toward sustainability goals.
• Provide training and educational resources to employees, community members, and stakeholders to increase awareness and understanding of sustainability principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the client and the line manager.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering, sustainability, environmental science or related field.
• A postgraduate degree in Engineering or an MBA will be considered a plus.
• At least 10+ years of experience working on large scale projects.
• Ideally, a combination of Development experience and more traditional PMO experience.
• PMP, PMI, CIOB or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
• Strong track record in delivering projects in a fast-moving and challenging environment.
• Proven experience in building & infrastructure and leading high-performing teams.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.