Job Description

Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Climate Change is a reality we all face today. As Built Environment professionals we have a key role to play as, 40% of the Global Green House Gas emissions is from the construction sector. We believe bold ideas would be required to reimagine the future towards a greener, equitable and sustainable future. In the midst of climate emergency, AECOM's Building Sustainability Team are seeking a curious individual, with bold ideas, who wants to make a difference in the built environment.
At AECOM we focus on delivering innovative, pragmatic, and resilient sustainable development solutions. We seek those who grow community support and enhance the natural environment, allowing our clients to meet the future with confidence. Three of the top 10 risks that will affect world development over the next 10 years are environmental: water crises, failure of climate-change adaptation and biodiversity loss. [World Economic Forum - Insight Report: Global Risks 2015] Currently we are working towards 'Visions of a Global Net Zero Future' workshop, a flagship initiative bringing together academics, businesses, civil society and citizens to look at the innovations and approaches that could deliver a greener, carbon-neutral society. You can find more about our Sustainable Legacies commitment here:
There is an exciting new role within the Building's Sustainability Team, which has been developed to meet the growing demands of the technical and strategic sustainability consultancy services at the built environment. Sustainability is a cross disciplinary field that cuts across key sectors. Depending on your years of experience, curiosity, and skillset you will be sitting within the team with a focus on the following streams:
The Sustainability Consultant will support the delivery of sustainability advisory and green building certification services across built environment projects. The role focuses on technical support, coordination, analysis, and documentation, working under the guidance of Senior Consultants and Project Managers. Strong communication skills are required to translate technical requirements into clear, practical guidance for project teams and clients.
Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of sustainability and green building certification projects across design and construction stages.
• Assist in the development and implementation of certification strategies for LEED, Mostadam, Estidama, and other applicable rating systems.
• Contribute to energy modelling, daylighting analysis, carbon assessments, and other building performance studies, or coordinate inputs with specialist consultants.
• Review architectural, MEP, and materials documentation to assess compliance with sustainability and certification requirements.
• Prepare sustainability reports, scorecards, trackers, and submission-ready documentation under senior supervision.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to collect required evidence and support certification submissions.
• Support responses to authority, assessor, and reviewer comments.
• Participate in design meetings and workshops, providing sustainability input and tracking actions.
• Communicate technical sustainability requirements clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Good technical understanding of sustainable building design and green building certification systems.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking to sustainability challenges and support technical decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in technical documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across concurrent projects.
• Collaborative working style and willingness to learn from senior team members.

Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience

• Typically 5 to 7 years of professional experience in sustainability consulting or green building certification projects.
• Bachelor's degree of equivalent degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Sciences.
• Accredited professional certificates in sustainability rating systems, such as LEED AP, Estidama PQP etc.

Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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