Sustainability Consultant

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

Due to anticipated growth resulting from a strong pipeline of work being secured, we are currently looking to engage a Project Consultant – Sustainability and Climate Change to join our New South Wales team. 

This role is involved across all aspects of sustainability consultancy. You will support a high performing local & national team, have the opportunity to contribute to strategic bids, business development activities and gain exposure to high level conceptual project strategies.

The WSP Sustainability team is globally synonymous for prolific creativity and innovation. We have dedicated Sustainability teams established in some of the world's most progressive marketplaces for sustainable buildings and infrastructure.

Our Australian Sustainability team come from a diverse background including engineers, architects, renewable energy specialists, environmental scientists and economists. We work across all WSP’s sectors including projects like Sydney Metro, High Speed Rail, Major Precinct Renewals, University Campuses, Schools, Data Centers and many other complex and highly ambitious projects. Our clients are private, government, not for profits and institutional.
 

Key responsibilities – What you’ll do

• Work on iconic buildings & infrastructure projects;

• Handle deliverables for medium scale projects or parts of larger projects;

• Contributing to project planning, project management, budgeting and controls;

• Liaising with clients and suppliers to develop project briefings and sourcing information;

• Applying a deep understanding of sustainability/ESD principles to solve complex problems, particularly on decarbonization of infrastructure assets;

• Producing designs and reports to meet client requirements for projects

• Present at and contribute to client meetings and workshops.

We incorporate best practice environmental design into all our projects. We influence strategic design decisions and organisational outcomes. We aim to grow our team with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds as we believe that this will offer a selection of talents, skills and experiences which benefits our team through creativity, greater innovation and the offer of a range of perspectives and ideas.

About You - Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent sustainability related discipline;

• Minimum 4+ years industry experience as a Sustainability Consultant or similar role, preferably with specific experience with building or infrastructure design and delivery experience;

• Demonstrated experience in project leadership on small and medium scale sustainability focussed projects.

• Experience with best practice certification schemes, relevant schemed we prefer experience with are Green Star, NABERS, NatHERS, BASIX, ISC IS ratings;

• Exposure across undertaking technical analysis covering various aspects, such as, energy, water and waste modelling; climate resilience and life-cycle analysis. 

• Basic theoretical knowledge of engineering/scientific principles to analyse, interpret and conclude project requirements and challenges;

• Passionate about developing solutions for a low carbon, sustainable built environment;

• Familiarity with IES, First Rate or HERO software desirable;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

We place a very high value upon those who strive to push boundaries and maintain a leading edge, channeling their curiosity into developing progressive solutions to their complex issues, all the while applying out of the box thinking.

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. 

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and well-being of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

• Develop your professional network (locally, nationally and globally) through various initiatives. 
• Develop your personal brand through targeted training. 
• Develop your business understanding and awareness through various procedures. 

With us, you can. Apply today. 

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.