Senior Executive - Sustainability

GAMUDA; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamuda is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to drive green building strategies across Gamuda Land projects from feasibility through construction and post-construction. You will coordinate certifications, advise on frameworks such as GBI/GreenRE/LCCF, and review designs and materials to ensure compliance with ESG objectives.

The role involves data analysis, technical reporting, stakeholder briefings, and continuous improvement of sustainability performance at the HQ in Damansara Perdana.

Qualifications

• Must-have degree in engineering or environmental-related field.
• Experience with green building frameworks (GBI, GreenRE, LCCF) preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret standards, guidelines and project docs.
• Proven ownership, accountability and attention to technical quality.

Responsibilities

• Support development and management of green building and sustainability strategies across Gamuda Land projects.
• Provide advisory on green building tools and sustainability frameworks including GBI, GreenRE, LCCF.
• Coordinate certification and accreditation processes, submissions, audits and reporting.
• Review designs, materials and submissions to ensure technical and contractual deliverables.
• Develop and maintain internal sustainability guidelines, checklists and requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, assessments and management updates.
• Contribute to sustainability studies, data analysis and evaluation of technologies and solutions.
• Share knowledge with stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Energy modelling

Building performance simulations

Environmental assessments

Analytical problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Continuous learning

Sustainability strategy

Education

Degree in Engineering or Environmental Science/Sustainable Development

Job description

Responsible for supporting the implementation of green building and sustainability strategies across Gamuda Land projects from feasibility and design through construction and post-construction, ensuring alignment with applicable standards, certifications, and the Company’s ESG objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, management, and review of green building and sustainability strategies for Gamuda Land projects across all development phases.
• Provide technical support and advisory on green building rating tools and sustainability frameworks, including GBI, GreenRE, LCCF, and other applicable standards.
• Coordinate green building certification and LCCF accreditation, including submissions, audits, reassessments, performance tracking, and reporting.
• Review sustainability requirements, designs, specifications, materials, and project submissions, and monitor appointed consultants to ensure technical and contractual deliverables are met.
• Support the development, maintenance, and periodic review of internal green building frameworks, guidelines, checklists, and sustainability requirements for project implementation.
• Prepare technical reports, assessments, green building documentation, presentations, and management updates.
• Undertake and/or support sustainability-related technical studies and assessments, data analysis, and evaluation of sustainable technologies, materials, and solutions, as required.
• Provide briefings and knowledge sharing to relevant stakeholders and support continuous improvement of sustainability performance.

Functional Relationships

Internal : All GL departments and other divisions under Gamuda |External : Project Consultants, Specialists & Suppliers

Qualifications

• A recognized Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Development, or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications in sustainability (e.g., LEED Accredited Professional, Certified Sustainability Professional) are preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Specific Skills / Abilities a. Ability to undertake and/or interpret energy modelling, building performance simulations, environmental assessments, and related computer-based analysis.
• GBI Facilitator, Green Building Professional, GreenRE, or other relevant professional accreditation will be an added advantage.
• Ability to interpret relevant sustainability standards, certification requirements, technical guidelines, and project documentation.
• Demonstrates a high level of ownership, accountability, and commitment to technical quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to develop practical and evidence-based solutions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams, consultants, contractors, management, and other stakeholders.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision while managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Demonstrates initiative and a continuous-learning mindset in relation to emerging sustainability technologies, standards, regulations, and industry practices.

Expected Minimum Years of Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience, preferably in green building consultancy, property development, construction, engineering, or sustainability-related industries.
• Practical experience or working knowledge of GBI, GreenRE, LCCF, and/or other recognised green building standards.
• Experience in sustainability assessment, carbon accounting, energy analysis, green building documentation, or related technical areas will be an advantage.
• Ability to analyse sustainability data and translate findings into practical recommendations.

This role is based at our HQ, Menara Gamuda, Damansara Perdana.