Senior Green Building Certification Lead (LEED) - Dubai

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,480 - 424,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and career advancement opportunities

Collaborative environment supporting innovation

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is looking for a Senior Sustainability Consultant in Dubai, UAE. The role involves leading sustainability advisory and green building certification services across complex projects, focusing on delivering LEED and other certifications.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, and possess an accredited professional certification such as LEED AP. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in building sustainability certification.
• Accredited professional certification such as LEED AP, Estidama PQP, or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering LEED, Mostadam, Estidama, WELL, or similar certifications.
• Strong technical understanding of energy modelling and building performance.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sustainability consultancy projects from concept through certification close-out.
• Develop and implement LEED certification strategies aligned with project scope, budgets, and timelines.
• Prepare projects for LEED v5 and other green building certifications.
• Conduct and review energy modelling, daylight analysis, carbon assessments, and building performance studies.
• Review architectural, MEP, and material documentation to ensure compliance with sustainability standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to embed sustainability requirements into project delivery.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and certification submissions.
• Provide advisory support to clients and stakeholders on sustainability frameworks and compliance.
• Monitor project sustainability KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support sustainability workshops and strategic climate action initiatives.

Skills

Green building certification management

LEED and sustainability rating systems expertise

Energy and carbon performance analysis

Sustainable design integration

Technical reporting and documentation

Client advisory and stakeholder coordination

Climate resilience and net zero strategy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Sciences, or related discipline

Job description

AECOM Middle East Ltd is looking for a Senior Sustainability Consultant in Dubai, UAE. The role involves leading sustainability advisory and green building certification services across complex projects, focusing on delivering LEED and other certifications.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, and possess an accredited professional certification such as LEED AP. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.