Responsibilities

Lead and manage green building certification projects such as LEED, WELL, Estidama, Mostadam, BREEAM, and similar frameworks throughout design and construction phases.
Oversee sustainability integration within master planning projects, ensuring alignment with environmental goals and certification requirements.
Assess climate-related risks and opportunities within the built environment and incorporate resilience strategies into project planning.
Identify and evaluate opportunities to reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and overall resource usage.
Manage project budgets, engagement tracking, and invoicing activities effectively.
Handle multiple concurrent projects while ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
Lead client interactions including meetings, presentations, certification coordination, and sustainability workshops for design and contractor teams.
Liaise with certification authorities such as USGBC and other relevant bodies throughout project lifecycles.
Develop, review, and manage client deliverables and technical reports with support from internal teams.
Be willing to travel occasionally to Middle East project sites for construction audits and inspections.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
6–10 years of experience in sustainability consulting, preferably with exposure to international projects.
Strong knowledge of green building certification systems such as LEED, WELL, Estidama, Mostadam, CEEQUAL, and SITES.
Experience conducting sustainability-focused construction site audits and environmental compliance assessments.
Proven ability to develop and implement sustainability strategies for master planning projects.
Understanding of circular economy principles and life cycle assessment methodologies (advantageous).
Familiarity with energy modelling tools and ability to interpret simulation results effectively.
Exposure to multiple sectors including real estate, government infrastructure, and retail developments.