Principal Sustainability Consultant - Dublin At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Over the next 10 years you will have the opportunity to further your career and gain real recognition by playing a critical role in the successful delivery of a €4 Billion portfolio of a high profile, high value, complex infrastructure projects, that will ensure a sustainable and fit for purpose transport network covering over 230km, with additional programs of work covering 200km.
As a key member of our growing team you will bring your skills, expertise and commitment to delivering a sustainable future embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
About the opportunity: Lead the sustainability agenda.
Ensure governance and compliance of both sustainability and environmental EU policies, regulations and legislation.
Work with cross functional teams to identify and realise opportunities for more sustainable, efficient and innovative delivery.
Collaborate with the Supply Chain to capture emerging market leading sustainable solutions throughout the programme lifecycle.
Ensure both internally and externally that all strategies and solutions are in line with the core principles of developing and maintaining a Circular Economy, mitigating Risk.
Show a diligent and professional approach to the integration of new initiatives and solutions into both operational and strategic solutions.
Support, coach and mentor colleagues and peers facilitating a culture of inclusion, growth, skills and knowledge.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery.
We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Here's what you'll need:
Qualifications If you think the above sounds like you, we would be delighted to hear from candidates with a blend of the following:
A positive communicator with a collaborative approach to engaging with and influencing stakeholders.
A good degree qualification in a relevant environmental/natural science or similar subject.
An in-depth technical understanding of sustainability strategy development and environmental management.
A demonstrable track record in developing solutions to the challenges and opportunities relating to the lifecycle of the circular economy.
A proven track record in the project delivery of environmental and sustainability programmes.
Demonstrable experience of providing advisory and practical support in embedding sustainability or environmental management systems and processes within organisations and projects.
Rigorous and detailed report writing, presentation and workshop delivery skills.
Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity.
We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed.
We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do.
We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative.
We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave.
This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Women and Vetnet.
Find out more about our employee networks here.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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