Senior Sustainability Consultant Green Building Certification

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Professional development

Industry events sponsorship

Career growth

Randburg-based

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg (Gauteng) seeks a Senior Sustainability Consultant to integrate sustainability into building design, drive green building certifications, and reduce environmental impact. You will lead assessments, advise on energy efficiency, water conservation, and material selection.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors, model energy performance, prepare detailed reports, mentor juniors, and stay current with South African legislation and rating tools.

Qualifications

• A degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in building sustainability consulting.
• Proven experience in managing green building certification processes (e.g., Green Star SA SA Accredited Professional, LEED AP).
• Proficiency in energy modeling software (e.g., IES VE, eQUEST) and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability assessments and strategy development for building projects.
• Advise clients and design teams on energy efficiency, water conservation, and material selection.
• Manage the process for obtaining green building certifications (e.g., Green Star SA SA Accredited Professional, LEED AP).
• Conduct energy modeling and performance simulations using specialized software.
• Prepare detailed sustainability reports, recommendations, and documentation.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure sustainability goals are met.
• Mentor junior sustainability consultants and contribute to team knowledge development.

Skills

Leadership

Energy modeling

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainability reporting

Education

Environmental Science degree

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Tools

IES VE

eQUEST

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg (Gauteng) seeks a Senior Sustainability Consultant to integrate sustainability into building design, drive green building certifications, and reduce environmental impact. You will lead assessments, advise on energy efficiency, water conservation, and material selection.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors, model energy performance, prepare detailed reports, mentor juniors, and stay current with South African legislation and rating tools.