Sustainability Strategy Lead - Green Building Certifications

Gensler

Greater London

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance
Season ticket loans
Pension
Profit sharing
Bonus opportunities
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gensler in London seeks a Sustainability Strategist to lead certification processes and provide design guidance for LEED, WELL, BREEAM, Living Building Challenge, Fitwel and Net Zero projects. You will collaborate with a creative Europe Climate Action & Sustainability Consulting team to deliver holistic sustainability strategies from pre-design through post-occupancy.

You will drive client engagement, coordinate with design teams and consultants, manage certification workflows, and contribute to

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of post-graduate experience in a similar role.
  • Bachelor or Master degree in sustainable building, architecture, engineering, interiors or related field.
  • LEED AP with at least one specialty required, or willingness to take the exam within 6 months of joining.
  • Accreditations such as WELL, BREEAM, Fitwel or Living Building Challenge are a plus.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Establish sustainable design and certification goals with clients and design teams.
  • Design and facilitate work sessions to build consensus on sustainable solutions.
  • Coordinate with design teams to provide guidance and certification process management.
  • Integrate technical analysis tools like Revit, energy modeling, and daylighting.
  • Lead client meetings and coordinate multiple consultants and team members.
  • Manage project fees, staffing, and client invoices.
  • Contribute to business development for sustainability certifications opportunities.
  • Stay aware of current technologies, regulations, and incentives affecting green buildings.

Skills

LEED AP
Sustainability strategy
Project management
Client relationship
Team leadership
Energy modeling
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor or Master in sustainable building

Tools

Revit
LEED Online
Excel/PowerPoint
InDesign
Salesforce / Smartsheet

Job description

Gensler in London seeks a Sustainability Strategist to lead certification processes and provide design guidance for LEED, WELL, BREEAM, Living Building Challenge, Fitwel and Net Zero projects. You will collaborate with a creative Europe Climate Action & Sustainability Consulting team to deliver holistic sustainability strategies from pre-design through post-occupancy.

You will drive client engagement, coordinate with design teams and consultants, manage certification workflows, and contribute to

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