Sustainability Design Lead - Net-Zero & Certifications

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. seeks a Senior Sustainability Consultant to lead project-wide sustainability strategies from concept through post-occupancy evaluation in the UAE.

You will drive certifications, manage energy modelling, and advise on passive design and material sourcing for high-performance buildings. The role requires 8+ years in sustainability consultancy, with Middle East experience, LEED AP BD+C, and strong BIM/workflow skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level/above in a field related to sustainability in built environment.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 8 years of sustainability consultancy experience, with 4+ years in the Middle East.
• Track record of LEED Gold/Platinum, Estidama 2 Pearl+, or BREEAM Very Good/Excellent.
• LEED AP BD+C (USGBC) required; WELL AP / BREEAM AP / Estidama Accredited desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead project-specific sustainability strategies aligned with client objectives, budget and program at each design stage.
• Conduct sustainability workshops, charrettes, and design reviews with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Advise on passive design measures to reduce mechanical loads and optimize daylighting.
• Develop net-zero carbon roadmaps and embodied carbon assessments using One Click LCA, EC3, or equivalents.
• Lead energy modelling for LEED/Estidama compliance using IES VE, DesignBuilder, or eQUEST.
• Prepare environmental and regulatory documents, EIA/EMP where required, and manage certification submissions.

Skills

Sustainability strategy

Energy modelling

LEED / ESTIDAMA / BREEAM knowledge

Indoor environmental quality

BIM for sustainability data extraction

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural, Environmental Engineering, or Architecture with sustainability focus

Master's degree in Sustainable Design / Environmental Engineering (advantageous)

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

One Click LCA

EC3

DesignBuilder

IES VE

eQUEST

DIVA-for-Rhino

Job description

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. seeks a Senior Sustainability Consultant to lead project-wide sustainability strategies from concept through post-occupancy evaluation in the UAE.

You will drive certifications, manage energy modelling, and advise on passive design and material sourcing for high-performance buildings. The role requires 8+ years in sustainability consultancy, with Middle East experience, LEED AP BD+C, and strong BIM/workflow skills.