THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant for a leadership role within our established and growing team with experience across many aspects of sustainability in the built environment including but not limited to building performance analytics, green building certifications, and carbon calculations.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about sustainability and building performance. These are the essential skills and qualifications for the position:

• Experience leading & managing multidisciplinary projects in a client facing role focussed on delivering leading sustainability outcomes for clients autonomously, on time, and within budget.
• Ability to provide clear, technically sound reports and verbal communications.
• Degree in Architecture, Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years full-time experience.
• Organised and adaptable with a flexible approach to work.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges

SUSTAINABILITY IS A KEY STRATEGIC AIM OF ARUP. AT THE HEART OF ALL OUR WORK IS OUR PURPOSE TO CREATE A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE WORLD.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Arup Ireland Buildings Sustainability Team is a group of engineers, architects and sustainability practitioners working with our colleagues in Ireland, Europe, and around the world to drive sustainable solutions for clients across a wide range of projects and locations. We work very closely with design teams to drive low energy & low carbon designs as well as provide a range of advisory services to our clients directly. The services the team provides are essential to Arup’s mission of shaping a sustainable world.
Our Sustainability team sits at the heart of Arup’s commitment to sustainable development. We engineer innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact while creating comfortable and healthy spaces for people to live, work, and thrive.
Join a team that’s making a tangible difference. Our work in sustainability is directly contributing to a more sustainable and resilient future for communities in Ireland and beyond.

DOES THIS ROLE INSPIRE YOU?

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about sustainability and building performance. These are the essential skills and qualifications for the position:

• Experience leading & managing multidisciplinary projects in a client facing role focussed on delivering leading sustainability outcomes for clients autonomously, on time, and within budget.
• Ability to provide clear, technically sound reports and verbal communications.
• Degree in Architecture, Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years full-time experience.
• Organised and adaptable with a flexible approach to work.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.

We also value:

• Currently hold or are working towards achieving Chartership with an appropriate professional body.
• Professional certification in a green buildings rating system preferred (LEED AP, etc.)
• Technically excellent with in-depth knowledge of relevant standards and regulations.
• Experience in a wide range of project types (i.e. commercial office, healthcare, education, etc.)
• Experience with IES and/or other energy modelling software a plus.
• Experience with Python scripting and/or Grasshopper for Rhino a plus.