Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Consultant; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in Lombardy, Italy, is seeking a Sustainability Consultant to lead sustainability assessments, certification programs, and decarbonization initiatives for client projects. You will manage projects from pursuit to delivery, and work with interdisciplinary teams to drive impactful sustainability outcomes.

The role requires 5-6 years in sustainability consulting, a Mechanical/Electrical/Civil engineering degree, and AP Sustainability credentials, with fluency in English and Italian.

Qualifications

• Around 5-6 years of proven work experience in sustainability consulting.
• Experience in MEP/Mechanical building design is required.
• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering is required.
• At least one AP Sustainability credential is desired.
• Excellent English and Italian (B2) proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team lead in managing projects from pursuit to delivery.
• Lead project teams for sustainability assessments and building certifications (LEED, BREEAM).
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and action plans.
• Analyze energy, waste, water, and emissions data.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance and best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Lead workshops and training on sustainability topics.

Skills

5-6 years experience

MEP design

Sustainability consulting

Engineering degree

AP Sustainability credential

Education

Mechanical/Electrical/Civil engineering

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role accountabilities

• Collaborate with the team lead in managing projects from the pursuit-to-win stage to the delivery-to-result.
• Lead specific project teams in reference to sustainability assessments and building certifications for client organizations.
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies and action plans.
• Analyze data related to energy use, waste, water, and emissions.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Lead workshops and training sessions on sustainability topics.
• Implement and develop certifications activities (BREEAM & LEED consultancy), decarbonization projects (SBTi, LCA, & CRREM assessments) and EU Taxonomy (compliance assessments);
• Lead projects during the design and construction stage
• Collaborate with your colleagues of inter-disciplinary teams for technical due diligence and design assessments

Qualifications & Experience

• Around 5-6 years of proven work experience in consulting activities in sustainability sector, with previous experience in MEP / Mechanical building design required;
• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering (other engineering backgrounds would be accepted in case of relevant experience).
• At least one AP Sustainability credentials.
• An excellent (B2) level of English and Italian.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks (LEED AP, BREAM AP, WELL AP etc.).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulations and standards.
• Passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
• Availability for business trips on the national / international territory

Nice to have

• EGE Certification
• Project management certification PMP or similar;
• Experience in design activities
• Good knowledge of LEVELs framework and other international energy-environmental protocols

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

The annual salary range for this position is € 31,500-€ 47,300.

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