Lead Sustainability Architect

Sustainability Specialist; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Dubai seeks a Senior Sustainability Specialist to lead sustainability strategies across pre-design to post-occupancy, embedding sustainable design across disciplines and driving certification submissions. You will work on net-zero roadmaps, embodied carbon, and environmental compliance for complex projects.

The role requires LEED AP BD+C and 8 years of sustainability consultancy experience in the Middle East, with strong skills in energy modeling, regulatory alignment, and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical/Architectural/Environmental Engineering or Architecture with a strong sustainability focus.
• Master’s degree in Sustainable Design or Environmental Engineering is advantageous.
• Minimum 8 years in sustainability consultancy, with Middle East project experience.
• LEED AP BD+C (USGBC) required; WELL/BREEAM/Estidama accreditations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead project-specific sustainability strategies across design stages.
• Conduct sustainability workshops, charrettes, and design reviews with multidisciplinary teams.
• Advise on passive design measures to minimize mechanical loads.
• Develop net-zero roadmaps and embodied carbon assessments.
• Prepare environmental impact and waste management frameworks.
• Mentor junior staff and embed sustainability culture across disciplines.

Skills

LEED knowledge

Energy modeling

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Architectural/Environmental Engineering or Architecture w/sustainability

Master’s in Sustainable Design or Environmental Engineering (advantageous)

Tools

IES VE

DesignBuilder

EnergyPlus

Revit sustainability data

Job description

Stantec in Dubai seeks a Senior Sustainability Specialist to lead sustainability strategies across pre-design to post-occupancy, embedding sustainable design across disciplines and driving certification submissions. You will work on net-zero roadmaps, embodied carbon, and environmental compliance for complex projects.

The role requires LEED AP BD+C and 8 years of sustainability consultancy experience in the Middle East, with strong skills in energy modeling, regulatory alignment, and client