Sustainability Lead

2 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Core Talent Pty Ltd Full time
Overview

Sustainability Lead (ESD) — Commercial Construction | New Division | Tier 2 Consultancy

Base pay range: A$160,000.00/yr - A$220,000.00/yr

This is a new role in the business — perfect for someone with the confidence and commercial acumen to build something from the ground up. You'll be working on a diverse range of commercial projects including hospitals, aged care, education, shopping centres, retail, and large-scale commercial buildings.

The Opportunity

A well-established Tier 2 building services consultancy is expanding its capabilities and launching a new Sustainable Design division. With a strong reputation in commercial projects across fire, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic engineering, they are now seeking an experienced and ambitious ESD Engineer to lead and grow this exciting new offering.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead the set-up and delivery of the new Sustainability (ESD) team
  • Work on a broad portfolio of commercial projects (hospitals, education, retail, aged care, offices, shopping centres)
  • Undertake sustainability certifications, modelling, and compliance across BREEAM, WELL, LEED, NABERS, Green Star
  • Drive business development: leverage your existing client network, win work, and build long-term partnerships
  • Provide thought leadership and champion sustainable design within the consultancy and industry
  • Mentor and grow your own sustainability team as the division expands
What We're Looking For
  • 7+ years' experience in ESD consulting, with a commercial construction background
  • Strong technical knowledge across sustainability frameworks: BREEAM, WELL, LEED, NABERS, Green Star
  • Demonstrated success in business development, with an existing client network you can bring with you
  • A self-starter who can work autonomously and thrives in a fast-growing, agile environment
  • Confident communicator with proven ability to win projects and lead clients through the sustainable design process
  • Previous experience in a Tier 2 or mid-sized consultancy
Why Join
  • Join a respected consultancy with over 50 years of expertise in building services
  • Opportunity to build and lead a brand-new sustainability division
  • Career development pathway to grow into a Team Manager / Department Head
  • 1-2 days per week work from home for flexibility and balance
  • Work across high-profile, complex commercial projects with real community impact
  • Collaborative and supportive culture - not a siloed corporate environment

Salary: A$160k - A$220k + Super (negotiable depending on previous experience and client network). If you are looking for a salary outside of this range, please still apply as this can potentially be negotiated.

If you're ready to take ownership, build something from scratch, and become the driving force behind a new sustainability offering, this is the role for you.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Business Development, Consulting, and Design
  • Industries: Nonresidential Building Construction
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