Sustainability Consultant

Buro Happold; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive health insurance for you

5-day workweek

Learning and development program

Employee referral bonus

Wellbeing program

Swam Siddha Back to Work for Women

BH Women’s Network

SOS community projects

Job summary

Buro Happold in Hyderabad seeks a Sustainability Consultant specializing in Building Physics. You will drive low-carbon design strategies, model energy performance, and support Net Zero goals across projects.

Join a multidisciplinary team, develop innovative simulations with IES and Rhino/Grasshopper, and contribute to LEED/BREEAM certifications while guiding design decisions.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of professional experience in sustainability advisory with a focus on low-carbon design and Net Zero strategies.
• Strong knowledge of low carbon design solutions and Net Zero advisory.
• Experience with energy and thermal comfort modelling using IES, DesignBuilder or equivalents.
• Experience with Rhino + Grasshopper for microclimate analysis and building physics studies.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on energy analysis and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience in Whole Life Carbon assessments and embodied carbon principles.
• Ability to develop cross-application workflows and deliver high-quality technical reports.
• Support LEED, BREEAM, WELL, GRIHA certifications and related programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide sustainability advisory on low-carbon design and Net Zero strategies.
• Develop models and analyses to illustrate plans, processes and designs.
• Monitor design processes to meet client requirements.
• Train staff on new technologies and sustainability practices.
• Support certification efforts (LEED, BREEAM, WELL, GRIHA).

Skills

Low-carbon design

Net Zero strategies

Energy modelling

Microclimate analysis

Building physics

IES

Rhino/Grasshopper

AutoCAD

Revit

Presentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in Sustainability/Environmental Design/Building Physics

Tools

IES

DesignBuilder

Rhino/Grasshopper

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Number of Positions:

2

Contract Type:

Permanent

Permanent

Competitive

Working Hours:

40

Closing Date:

30/11/2026

Job Category:

Engineering and Design

Business Unit:

India

Sustainability

Sustainability Consultant

Are you a Sustainability Consultant looking for an exciting new challenge in Hyderabad?Buro Happoldis lookingfor aSustainability Consultant to join ourSustainabilityteam.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

Your next role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Sustainability Consultant with a specialization in Building Physics to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in sustainability consulting within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, and demonstrate expertise in energy modelling, computational design workflows, and low-carbon strategies.

• Provide sustainability advisory services with a focus on low-carbon design solutions and Net Zero strategies. Liaising with key client stakeholders to develop their sustainability strategies including climate action (mitigation and adaptation)
• Identifying sustainability risks and appropriate mitigation measures and highlighting any opportunitiesto increase the organisation’s sustainability credentials
• Creating models to illustrate your plans, processes and designs
• Monitoring the design process to ensure that the scheme design objectives are being followed and thedesign meets the clients’ requirements
• Support and organise training, internal and external, for all technical staff to ensure the office continues to learn and develop new and existing technologies to best serve our evolving product delivery
• Responsible for developing skill set for IES, Micro Climate Analysis and Day Light Study
• Naturally, the role will be varied, but typical responsibilities can be expected to comprise...

Your skills and experience

• 2-6 years of professional work experience in providing sustainability advisory services with a focus on low-carbon design solutions and Net Zero strategies.
• Good understanding of low carbon Design solutions and Net Zero Advisory
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of IES, DesignBuilder or equivalent simulation platforms to conduct Energy and thermal comfort modelling
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Rhino +Grasshopper and similar computational workflows to perform Microclimate Analysis and Building physics related study
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support energy analysis and broader sustainability initiatives.
• Contribute to Whole Life Carbon assessments and demonstrate a solid understanding of embodied carbon principles.
• Apply computational methods effectively to enhance design processes and project delivery in building services and sustainability.
• Support certification efforts under programs such as LEED, BREEAM, WELL, GRIHA, among others.
• Ability to develop and optimize cross-application and cross-functional workflows to improve project efficiency.
• Ability to prepare high-quality technical reports and deliver compelling presentations to stakeholders.
• Utilize basic skills in AutoCAD and Revit to support design integration and documentation.
• Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Design, Building Physics, or a related discipline.

What we offer you

Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies.

• Competitive salary and benefits package including Annual Discretionary Bonus, Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme for both you and your family, Group Personal Accident Cover
• Our 5-day workweek policy supports work-life balance, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge.
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you
• Benefit from our Employee Referral Bonus, rewarding you for bringing talented candidates into our fold
• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellness initiatives designed to support your mental and physical health
• Back to Work Program for Women - Swam Siddha - We're committed to empowering women, facilitating seamless re-entry into the workforce through our dedicated program
• Engage with our vibrant community through the Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, and BH Women’s Network, fostering a supportive and diverse workplace culture
• Make a difference in the world with our Share Our Skills (SOS) program, offering opportunities to support local communities and those in need globally.
• An International Culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.

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A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another.Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.