Sustainability Consultant
Job No:
NOR552
Location:
Sydney CBD
Northrop Consulting Engineers is more than just a workplace. We encourage and support our people to excel both professionally and personally. An employee owned, multidiscipline consultancy with an open management structure, we employ over 350 staff and operate across 8 offices in NSW, ACT, QLD and VIC. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support your career.
Northrop Sustainability Section
We acknowledge that we live, work and play in buildings, spending more than 80% of our time indoors. Hence, we have established a brand of being building specialists and the industry-leading trusted advisors (self-proclaimed).
The Sustainability Section is going through a growth phase, with a strong desire to service projects across sustainable communities, green building design, existing building performance and health & wellbeing.
Sustainability Consultant
As a Sustainability Consultant you will develop and deliver modern, customised and commercially viable solutions for our clients. You will also contribute to the overall expertise of the team ensuring that we have access to the latest sustainability solutions.
In this key role - within a team that will grow significantly over the next 12 months, you will work on a wide range of challenging projects with a variety of clients.
What makes us unique?
We are a close knit, high energy team who works autonomously on projects, yet collaboratively on strategy.
You will have the opportunity to work in an environment like none you’ve seen before. We are part of a multi-disciplinary consulting organisation which gives us access to projects most sustainability consultants can only aspire to.
Ours is a fast-paced culture where you will be responsible for delivering multiple projects concurrently.
Key accountabilities
You will be responsible for:
- Delivering projects across the commercial / education /industrial / residential / retail / healthcare and aged care sectors in a quality, cost effective and efficient manner;
- Liaising directly with clients and running projects to meet client's needs and exceed their expectations.
- Continuous professional education. We provide endless training opportunities. We expect you to use this training not only to enhance your own career, but also to deliver client solutions and establish the Section as the experts in Green Building Design and the ‘go to’ Sustainability Practice in Australia.
- Nurturing existing and building new client relationships.
The Candidate
You will have access to many opportunities within Northrop and with our support we will help you to develop your career and make it happen.
You are invited to apply for this role if you meet the following criteria:
- Experience – It is required that you have 5 + years’ experience as a Sustainability consultant in the built environment consulting field, with relevant ESD experience. Knowledge of local standards and building codes essential.
- Education / Qualifications - Relevant tertiary qualifications in Sustainability or Engineering. Accreditation and experience with Greenstar, NABERS, WELL, and BASIX are desirable.
- Autonomous Productivity - Ability to be highly productive with periodic direct management and with little oversight from senior management.
- Teamwork - Works collaboratively with others including across functional groups.
- Accountability - Sets goals and drives to their fulfilment.
- Communication - Able to speak and write clearly, concisely, and compellingly. You will also need to use your written and verbal communication skills to influence people’s decisions, actions and vision.
- Connecting - Able to find common ground and gain personal and professional trust.
- Analytical and Strategic Thinking - Ability to analyse and read situations well.
- Leadership - Always focused on doing what’s right for the business.
- Creative Problem Solving - Continually finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles.
- This is an incredibly unique position in a new, dynamic and fast growth team. This is a challenging position in a team that is constantly striving for excellence, and having fun doing so. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in our field. At the same time, you will have the opportunity to take the next step in your career and develop to your full potential, alongside owners of the business.
This role and company are not for everyone. But if this speaks to you, we want you to speak to us.
Applying
If you are ready to advance to the next stage of your career and develop to your full potential with Northrop Consulting Engineers, please click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your application. To arrange a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity, please contact our People and Culture Team on 0292414188.
Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.
***No agencies please. Applications are sought from direct candidates only.
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