Sustainability Consultant

Job Description

We are an award winning global consultancy and have been named Building's Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022 and 2021. We are at the forefront of the industry, priding ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable projects.

Sustainability runs through everything we do at Cundall, and our people are empowered to drive change and decarbonise the built environment. By the end of this decade, we have set ourselves an ambitious goal to only work on projects that meet our zero carbon design criteria, a commitment we have called our Zero Carbon Design 2030 goal. We need engineers who share this passion for sustainability and thrive in designing energy efficient buildings and communities.

Cundall are leading the way in the provision of creative, sustainable design solutions, and our passionate Sustainability team plays a key role in some the region's most important and exciting projects. The team works across all sectors in the region with project locations far and wide, and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skills development, and professional excellence.

At Cundall, we do things differently; we are committed to pushing beyond standard compliance and solutions on every project we deliver. We pride ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative, sustainable and energy efficient solutions, that minimise the use of natural resources, as well as helping businesses respond to increasing Sustainability legislation, reporting requirements and stakeholder expectations.

To keep up with the demands of ongoing growth we are looking for an experienced, passionate and collaborative Sustainability Consultant in our Bengaluru office.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented, passionate and motivated Sustainability Consultant to join our team in Bengaluru, to work on some of the most exciting sustainable projects in India, MENA and around the world.

Working under the guidance and supervision of more experienced staff, you will develop your existing knowledge and skills in performance modelling, sustainability studies, Low-carbon design, life cycle analysis, green building standards & certifications and assist with the development of Sustainability and Building physics strategies for project developments and businesses.

As an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team, and working with colleagues across MENA and global offices, you will analyse, report and model Environmentally Sustainable Design projects and liaise with clients with the aim of expanding the sustainability portfolio, in line with Cundall's Zero Carbon Design 2030 Target.

The role will include supporting and developing some of our key work streams:

• Building physics, environmental modelling and analysis, AI and parametric modelling
• Planning, certification (LEED, WELL, BREEAM, etc.) and building regulations.
• Whole life carbon, circular economy
• Climate resilience, adaptation and regeneration
• ESG policy and strategy
• Building performance and operational energy optimisation
• Health and wellbeing advice and guidance.
• Net zero carbon services.
• Sustainability design services
• Sustainable Strategy and Governance

We expect all team members to aim at going well beyond industry standards to positively impact every project we work on.

The Skills

• Engineering, Architecture or built environment-related degree.
• LEED AP
• 3 to 6 years of experience within ESD consulting & Building Physics in the built environment sector, specifically in the MENA region.
• The ability to lead projects and junior staff and positively represent the business.
• Experience with preparing strategy, implementation and certification of best practice schemes, including LEED, BREEAM, WELL, GSAS, Estidama and Mostadam.
• Advanced Experience in Microclimate and building physics modelling (Energy, Daylight, Comfort, Parametrics) in general, and Design Builder & IES-VE software in specific.
• Familiarity with Architectural modelling software platforms, including Revit, Sketchup & Rhino.
• Solid understanding of the relevant industry codes across the MENA region.
• Possess a body of knowledge allowing you to evaluate ESD attributes and opportunities within designs, and where improvements are required (mechanical, façade, spatial etc).
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Strong Presentation & Reporting skills.
• Excellent Organizational skills.
• Flexible and Dynamic Character.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, effectively planning to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage the various sustainability aspects of complex design and construction projects, with aspiring Net-Zero carbon targets.

Preferable, but not essential

• CEM / BEMP
• WELL AP/ Estidama PQP/ SITES AP/ GSAS CGP
• Experience with Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) using OneClick, E-tool or equivalent software.
• Experience with ESG and Corporate Sustainability principles.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That's why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.