Associate Sustainability Consultant

AECOM; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Within AECOM's Buildings Sustainability Team in Dubai, the Associate Sustainability Consultant will provide technical leadership across complex sustainability and green building certification projects, guiding teams and maintaining high-quality outcomes.

The role combines advanced technical expertise with project leadership and client-facing responsibilities, mentoring junior staff and supporting business growth and proposals.

Qualifications

• 10–14 years in sustainability consulting and green building certification delivery.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Building Sciences, or related discipline.
• Accredited professional status in LEED, Estidama, Mostadam, WELL, or Fitwel.
• Experience leading large or complex certification projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple sustainability and certification projects with accountability for quality and outcomes.
• Define strategies for LEED, Estidama, Mostadam and other rating systems.
• Be the primary technical and client-facing lead on assigned projects.
• Provide technical direction for energy modelling daylighting and building performance studies.
• Review reports and submission documentation prior to client issue.
• Coordinate with architects engineers and consultants to embed sustainability requirements.
• Mentor Senior Consultants and Consultants.
• Support governance processes and development of tools and templates.
• Contribute to business development including proposals and bids.

Skills

Sustainability leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Energy modelling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture/Environmental Engineering/Building Sciences

Tools

LEED

Job description

There is an exciting new role within the Buildings 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.

The Associate Sustainability Consultant will provide technical leadership and strategic oversight across a portfolio of complex sustainability and green building certification projects. The role combines advanced technical expertise project and team leadership and client-facing responsibility with accountability for quality programme and certification outcomes. The Associate will support business growth mentor senior consultants and act as a trusted advisor to clients and design teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple sustainability and certification projects concurrently with overall accountability for technical quality programme and outcomes.
• Define and oversee sustainability and certification strategies for large or complex developments including LEED Mostadam Estidama and other rating systems.
• Act as primary technical and client-facing lead on assigned projects managing senior stakeholder relationships and expectations.
• Provide technical direction and quality assurance for analyses including energy modelling daylighting carbon assessments and building performance studies.
• Review and sign off sustainability reports scorecards and submission documentation prior to client issue and third-party submission.
• Oversee responses to assessor authority and certification body comments ensuring timely and technically robust closure.
• Coordinate with architects engineers contractors and specialist consultants to embed sustainability requirements across design and delivery.
• Mentor and technically develop Senior Consultants and Consultants providing guidance on delivery documentation and client engagement.
• Support internal governance QA processes and continuous improvement of sustainability tools templates and methodologies.
• Contribute to business development activities including proposals fee estimates and technical inputs for bids and presentations.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Advanced technical expertise in sustainable development and green building certification within the built environment.
• Strong leadership judgement and decision-making capability across complex multi-stakeholder projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advise senior and non-technical clients on complex sustainability matters.
• Proven ability to manage risk programme and competing priorities across a project portfolio.
• Commercial awareness including understanding of scope control fee management and project profitability.

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Experience

• Typically 10 to 14 years of professional experience in sustainability consulting and green building certification delivery.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture Environmental Engineering Building Sciences or a related discipline.
• Accredited professional status in one or more sustainability rating systems such as LEED Estidama Mostadam WELL or Fitwel.
• Demonstrated experience leading large or complex projects through successful certification.

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 optionswell-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 2025. Learn more at .

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract