Sustainability Lead: Carbon Reduction Specialist

2 months ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Cox Richardson Architects & Planners Full time
About Cox Richardson Architects & Planners

Cox Richardson Architects & Planners is a leading design-focused architectural practice with a history spanning over 60 years. Our company is committed to integrating sustainability into every aspect of our work, aiming to improve both the built and natural environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Sustainability Lead: Carbon Reduction Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our sustainability team, you will play a leading role in accelerating the decarbonisation of the construction industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the National Head of Sustainability in the delivery of the company's Sustainability Strategy and Targets.
  • Provide expert advice on and advocate for zero carbon strategies.
  • Prepare and guide embodied carbon and lifecycle analysis to calculate and improve the environmental footprint of a broad range of projects.
  • Develop processes and tools aiming to measure, communicate and reduce the carbon footprint of projects.
  • Support design teams to make responsible material and product choices.
  • Monitor and communicate the implications of the continually changing legislation and certification requirements and provide team training as required.
  • Advocate for the company's ESD credentials to new and existing clients and at external events.
Requirements
  • Master's Degree in Architecture and/or Computational Design.
  • Passion for sustainability and real climate change action in the built environment.
  • Experience in environmental sustainability and architectural design of more than 5 years.
  • Experience in the lifecycle analysis of buildings.
  • Strong knowledge of circular economy principles and sustainable materials.
  • Strong design sensibility and experience in delivering integrated sustainability initiatives.
  • Self-driven, adaptable and forward thinking.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills including the ability to explain complex technical issues to a diverse range of people.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in Revit and LCA software.
Desirable Competencies, Qualifications and Experience
  • Accreditation as Lifecycle Assessment Practitioner.
  • Extensive knowledge of sustainable and emerging low-carbon materials in the Australian built environment and internationally.
  • Experience with sustainable rating systems such as Living Building, LEED and Green Star.
  • Proficiency in Rhino, Grasshopper and Adobe software.
  • Ability to provide indicative cost benefit advice to project teams and clients.


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