ESD Consultant

Do you want to make a positive impact on the world? Sustainable development is at the heart of everything we do.
Seventy-five years ago, we created a home for creative thinkers seeking to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Today, a collective of 16,000+ Arupians gather across the globe from 140 different countries to build a sustainable future.

We strive to create an inclusive environment and give everyone a voice. Diversity drives innovation in our projects and offers empathy to the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people living with disability and provide workplace adjustments.
At Arup, you’ll do more than work — you’ll shape a better world.

About this role
The role will be a key member within the ESD team, bringing sustainability experience to deliver high quality, market-leading advice on energy efficiency measures, health and wellbeing, sustainable materials and operational and embodied carbon. The main focus of the role will be to provide services and support in the areas of Building Physics, Energy Modelling, and Sustainable Building Design (Environmentally Sustainable Design and deliver more sustainable solutions for our clients and communities.

What will I do?

Work as part of a team across the Climate and Sustainability Services Portfolio.
Assisting with complex activities or projects.
Authoring or reviewing technical reports spanning a variety of areas related to sustainability.
Be responsible for meeting deadlines, and project targets in your own area.
Contribution to design capability within the Sustainability Buildings team, particularly in the areas of Building Physics, Energy Modelling, and Performance analysis
What will I bring?

Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications (preferably at master’s degree level) in science, engineering, sustainability management, project management or similar area.
4 to 6 years of relevant industry experience in sustainability specifically. Experience in consulting is desirable but not a pre-requisite.
Strong strategic, technical and / or analytical skills in subjects encompassing sustainability such as climate change risk, resilience and adaptation, decarbonisation, circular economy, social value, UN SDGs.
Ability to discuss and advise client on the most common sustainability rating tools (e.g., Green Star Buildings, WELL etc). Qualification in, or willingness to gain an accredited professional in the use of the Green Star would be an advantage.
Our firm
Dedicated to sustainable development, the firm is a collective of 16,000 designers, advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.

We create spaces where everyone feels safe, seen and included and able to perform at their best. We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and well-being of our members.

Are you ready to shape a better world?
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