Principal Consultant

• Sydney (occasional national travel required)
• Senior influential leadership role
• Opportunity to be part of a global organisation and reach

The Company

Our client, TSA Riley is a global consultancy with over 1,000 professionals, delivering expert services across Advisory, Project Management, Cost Management, Asset Management, and Sustainability. The organisation places its people at the heart of everything it does.

TSA Riley helps clients and communities realise the transformative power of their built assets. Across property and infrastructure, TSA Riley project consultants provide end-to-end services in twenty-seven sectors, from Arts to Aviation, Education to Energy, Data to Defence.

The Role

The Principal Consultant - Sustainability is a senior advisor within TSA Riley's ESG team, supporting the General Manager ESG (ANZ) to grow the capability, impact, and reputation of sustainability services across APAC.

This role leads sustainability reporting, decarbonisation, and transition planning, delivering actionable insights aligned with global frameworks and Australian standards. With deep expertise in sustainability solutions within the built environment this role has a unique opportunity to shape and enhance service delivery, expand offerings, and build team capability to help clients achieve measurable outcomes and long-term value.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Client Excellence

• Lead sustainability projects with a focus on quality and client impact.
• Drive TSA Riley's sustainability reporting and disclosure capabilities aligned with emerging standards.
• Provide expert advice on climate risk, carbon, and circularity.
• Enhance sustainability delivery to maximise client outcomes.

Growth & Market Development

• Support sustainability strategy development and lead initiatives aligned with technical expertise.
• Expand sustainability services through client relationships and cross-sector collaboration.
• Contribute to bids and strategic pursuits, advancing decarbonisation offerings.
• Elevate TSA Riley's market presence through thought leadership and industry engagement.

Capability Building & Team Development

• Build internal and client capability for measurable sustainability outcomes.
• Mentor sustainability consultants and foster innovation and best practice.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to strengthen delivery.

Strategic Alignment & Support

• Contribute to climate and nature services, applying climate risk expertise.
• Provide market insights to guide sustainability service development.
• Support alignment of sustainability initiatives with broader business goals.
• Participate in leadership forums to shape TSA Riley's sustainability direction.

About You

You're a commercially savvy sustainability leader with a passion for driving sustainable outcomes within the built environment. You inspire teams to reach their full potential, foster strategic relationships, and deliver high-quality results that align with TSA Riley's values of integrity, excellence, and collaboration.

Resilient and forward-thinking, you thrive in dynamic environments, lead change with confidence, and continuously seek ways to improve. With a whole-of-business mindset, you identify growth opportunities, build industry connections, and champion innovation that delivers measurable impact.

Required Skills and Proficiencies

• 20+ years' experience in sustainability, climate transition, sustainability consulting, or related disciplines.
• Deep expertise in the built environment or similar asset classes.
• Proven capability in sustainability reporting, disclosure frameworks, including familiarity with ASRS (Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards), ISSB, TCFD, and other global frameworks.
• Strong commercial understanding of Sustainability market dynamics and opportunities.
• Experience guiding teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships, win work, and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Skilled in coaching and developing teams to lift capability and embed best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience representing organisations at senior forums or industry events.
• Resilient and adaptable, comfortable working in dynamic and evolving markets, with a track record of driving change and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders.

The Rewards and Culture

TSA Riley places its people at the centre of everything. A career with TSA Riley offers personal growth, professional excellence, and a truly inclusive workplace.

• Certified Great Place to Work – Recognised four times for fostering a positive and supportive culture.
• Industry-Leading DEI – Finalist for Best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, reflecting a strong commitment to belonging.
• Hybrid Working – Flexible arrangements that support work-life balance and encourage meaningful collaboration.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Exceptional leave, perks, and recognition programs that go beyond the ordinary.
• Career Growth – Opportunities across diverse sectors and service lines, with support for thought leadership and industry engagement.
• Digital Excellence – Advanced tools and secure systems that empower people to perform at their best.

How to Apply

Apply now by submitting your current CV
(in Word format)
via our online application process.

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To be eligible to apply, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

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