Sustainability Lead Job Description
We are seeking an innovative and energetic Sustainability Lead to join our Global Sustainability Group in Dublin. In this role, you will report to the Global Sustainability Lead, support large projects, and lead small to medium projects.
This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about sustainability, has strong technical skills, and enjoys developing sustainability solutions and engaging with clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Enhance client relationships, improve market standing, and secure new work through relationship building, networking, client presentations, and industry speaking opportunities.
* Advocate for environmental and social sustainability on projects.
* Lead sustainability components of projects, applying deep technical knowledge and skills in design and construction.
* Document sustainability initiatives and performance against rating schemes (e.g., BREEAM, LEED, NABERS, WELL) throughout all project phases.
* Provide technical leadership, QA, and verification for projects across the Global Sustainability Group.
* Manage NDY's project involvement to ensure efficient completion while meeting client needs.
* Identify and engage clients and key stakeholders, ensuring expectations are managed and fulfilled.
* Represent NDY in internal and external meetings to discuss client issues, proposals, new opportunities, and marketing strategies.
* Contribute to research and development initiatives in your technical area(s) of expertise.
* Provide on-the-job training, share knowledge with graduates and new staff, and act as a mentor to support junior staff.
* Coordinate and plan commitments, resources, and workload across available projects to meet deadlines and budgets efficiently. Monitor workload and advise the line manager/project lead on resource needs and utilization.
Requirements:
* A relevant tertiary qualification combined with equivalent training, accreditation, and experience. Minimum bachelor's degree in engineering, Building Science, Sustainable Development, or equivalent.
* 5-8 years of relevant professional engineering/consulting experience delivering sustainability services across the full project lifecycle.
* Chartered Engineering Status or equivalent professional recognition.
* Ability to communicate complex information effectively both verbally and in writing with all stakeholders.
* Proven success in delivering sustainability policy, advice, and strategies.
* Demonstrated diversity of thinking in applying expertise to sustainability or climate change issues.
* At least 2 recognized accreditations (e.g. WELL, NABERS, BREEAM).
What We Offer:
* Flexibility – whatever flexibility means to you, NDY supports working arrangements that provide appropriate work/life balance through NDY Flex (flexi-time, flexi-place, flexi-leave, and flexi-dress).
* Health & Wellbeing – A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment that will support your personal & professional development & aspirations.
* Social Impact – NDY aims to build sustainability into everything we do, to positively impact our clients, people, communities, and the environments where we live and work.