Senior ESD Consultant

Credwell; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly rostered day off

Additional 5 days annual leave

Flexible & hybrid working

Job summary

Credwell is seeking an experienced Senior ESD Consultant to lead sustainability projects and grow our Energy & Sustainability team. This role blends project leadership, client engagement, mentoring, and business development within a multidisciplinary consultancy.

To be considered, you must hold NatHERS accreditation and have 5+ years' experience delivering BASIX, Section J DTS, J1V3, NatHERS, NABERS, and Green Star projects. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• NatHERS Accredited Professional
• 5+ years' experience in ESD or sustainability consulting
• Strong experience delivering BASIX, Section J DTS, J1V3, NatHERS, NABERS, and Green Star projects
• Experience using BERS Pro, HERO, IES VE, or similar software
• Understanding NCC energy efficiency requirements and sustainability rating tools
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and build client relationships
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Mentoring and developing junior consultants
• Green Star Accredited Professional or equivalent highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of ESD consulting projects across multiple sectors.
• Prepare/review BASIX Certificates, Section J DTS Assessments, J1V3, NatHERS, NABERS, Green Star submissions, and related modelling.
• Provide expert advice on NCC energy efficiency and building performance outcomes.
• Liaise with clients, architects, certifiers, builders, and authorities.
• Conduct sustainability audits and site inspections to verify compliance.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and technical workshops.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to business development.

Skills

Project leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Sustainability-related degree

Environmental Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Architecture

Building Science

Tools

BERS Pro

HERO

IES VE

Job description

Credwell is seeking an experienced Senior ESD Consultant to lead the delivery of sustainability consulting projects and contribute to the continued growth of our Energy & Sustainability team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially minded professional looking to combine project leadership, client engagement, mentoring, and business development within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy. We are looking for someone who is passionate about sustainable building outcomes and delivering practical, high-quality advice that helps clients achieve compliance and sustainability objectives.

Please note: To be considered for this position, you must hold current NatHERS Assessor accreditation.

The Role

You will:

Lead the delivery of ESD consulting projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, industrial, and mixed-use developments.

Prepare and review BASIX Certificates, Section J DTS Assessments, J1V3 Performance Solutions, NatHERS Modelling, NABERS assessments, Green Star submissions, Hygrothermal Modelling, and embodied carbon assessments.

Provide expert advice relating to NCC energy efficiency requirements, sustainability compliance, and building performance outcomes.

Liaise directly with clients, architects, developers, certifiers, builders, and regulatory authorities.

Conduct sustainability audits and site inspections to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Lead client meetings, presentations, and technical workshops.

Mentor and develop junior consultants while promoting technical excellence and quality outcomes.

Contribute to fee proposals, business development activities, and the ongoing growth of Credwell's Sustainability and ESD capability.

About You

NatHERS and NABERS Accredited Professional.

Degree qualified in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or a related discipline.

5+ years' experience in ESD or sustainability consulting.

Strong experience delivering BASIX, Section J DTS, J1V3, NatHERS, NABERS, and Green Star projects.

Experience using BERS Pro, HERO, IES VE, or similar industry software.

Strong understanding of the NCC, energy efficiency requirements, and sustainability rating tools.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and build strong client relationships.

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and report writing skills.

Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing junior consultants.

Other Industry accreditation such as Green Star Accredited Professional, or equivalent highly regarded.

Why Join Credwell?

At Credwell, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of our growing Energy & Sustainability team within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy. We combine the agility of a growing business with the support of established experts across building regulations, certification, advisory, and engineering services.

What We Offer

Opportunity to influence and contribute to the growth of Credwell's Energy & Sustainability service line.

Diverse portfolio of complex and high-profile projects across multiple sectors.

Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with direct access to decision-makers.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Fortnightly rostered day off.

Additional 5 days annual leave.

Competitive remuneration package and performance-based incentives.

Clear pathway to senior leadership and career development.

Ongoing professional development and support for industry accreditations.

Strong team culture focused on excellence, innovation, and client outcomes.

If you're an ambitious sustainability professional looking to make a genuine impact and help shape the future of sustainable building design at Credwell, we'd love to hear from you.