Principal Consultant - Sustainability

AESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm, with offices in Dubai, Riyadh, London, Cape Town, Sydney, Cairo and Singapore, dedicated to helping 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.

Job Description

AESG is seeking a passionate and driven Principal Consultant - Sustainability based in Dubai and looking for an exciting new opportunity to work within AESGs 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 AESGs dynamic Sustainability Development department. The role will include independent project management of complex design and construction projects, covering all aspects of sustainability on various landmark giga-projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to overall direction, strategy and success of AESG as part of the company leadership team
• Independently manage complex projects and resolve complex project issues
• Assist and supervise Senior Consultants / Consultants
• Mentorship and line management and leading recruitment for Sustainability team
• Support the commercial success and stability of the division
• Ensure the successful delivery of projects to exemplar levels of quality
• Lead and implement AESG business development
• Provide thought leadership in the division and industry as a whole
• Support development of procedures to improve division function and efficiency
• Responsible and accountable for achieving awards and billings targets, overseeing contract management and driving business development
  
  
  

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., Masters degree), along with demonstrated work experience within the field.
• 7-8 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, Estidama 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 a 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 to 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 the 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
  

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