Senior Sustainability Consultant

4 weeks ago


South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Stantec Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant to join our Brisbane team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in delivering sustainability on projects within the buildings sector.

The role will provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, as well as the chance to develop a career path in a successful and award-winning consultancy. While the focus will be on the property and buildings sector, there are opportunities to support the delivery of infrastructure sustainability and broader carbon and climate change consulting work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent Stantec externally to clients, playing a senior and active role in managing these relationships.
  • Develop sustainability programs and performance reporting against rating schemes (e.g. Green Star, NABERS, ISC, WELL) through feasibility, design, tender, construction, and commissioning.
  • Work closely and develop trusted relationships with other project stakeholders, notably architects, contractors, builders, and end-users to achieve efficient and cost-effective solutions with a high-quality outcome.
  • Provide support and mentoring to more junior staff members.
  • Delegate tasks to junior engineers, provide feedback, and contribute to their development.
  • Lead and deliver sustainability-related projects, clearly communicate sustainability recommendations and options to clients and project teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attend project meetings.
  • Contribute to the overall strategy and development of the Sustainability team and to our company culture.
  • Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics, and Stantec quality procedures.

Requirements

  • Experience and understanding of Australian Standards, National Construction Code, etc.
  • Proficient in building simulation software such as IESVE, EnergyPlus, TAS, or similar.
  • Working knowledge of industry-standard rating schemes such as Green Star, NABERS, Climate Active.
  • Good communicator and confident in bringing in work and business development.
  • Self-motivated and ability to deliver work with limited supervision.
  • Successfully manages multiple deadlines and priorities.
  • Ideally have a university degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or related discipline.
  • Understanding of climate change resilience and adaptation methodologies.
  • Desire to understand the whole-of-life asset strategies and design.

What We Offer

Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing are ongoing.

  • Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work-from-home opportunities, provision for school-term contracts, job sharing, and part-time employment.
  • Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
  • Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programs, online learning, and on-the-job learning.
  • Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
  • A large break-out room with table tennis and pool table facilities.
  • A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high-quality service and deliverables.
  • Professional Memberships.
  • Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs.
  • Service Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Assistance Program.


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