Senior Sustainability Consultant/Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a pro-active and motivated Senior Sustainability Engineer/Consultant to join our growing Perth team.

The successful applicant will have experience delivering sustainability on projects within the buildings sector.

The role will enable the successful applicant to continue to develop in a professional and personal sense and to forge a career path in a successful, award-winning consultancy.  While the role will be focused on the property and buildings sector, there are opportunities to support the delivery of infrastructure sustainability as well as support broader carbon and climate change consulting work.

Day to day tasks would involve

Represent Stantec externally to Clients, playing a senior and active role in managing these relationships.

Deliver sustainability strategies and solutions to achieve client sustainability objectives through all stages of project delivery

Develop sustainability pathways and submissions for project specific rating schemes (e.g. Green Star, NABERS, WELL or similar) through feasibility, design, tender, construction and commissioning.

Work closely and develop trusted relationships with other project stakeholders, notably architects, contractors, builders and end users to achieve efficient and cost-effective solutions with a high-quality outcome.

Provide support and mentoring to more junior staff members.

Delegate tasks to junior engineers, provide feedback and contribute to their development

Lead and deliver sustainability related projects, clearly communicate sustainability recommendations and options to clients and project teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Attend project meetings

Contribute to the overall strategy and development of the Sustainability team and to our company culture.

Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures

To be successful for this role you'll need

Experience and understanding of Australian Standards, National Construction Code etc.

Proficient in building simulation software such as IESVE, EnergyPlus, TAS, or similar.

Working knowledge of industry standard rating schemes such as Green Star, NABERS, Climate Active.

Good communicator and confident in bringing in work and business development.

Self-motivated and ability to deliver work with limited supervision.

Successfully manages multiple deadlines and priorities.

Ideally have a university degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Sustainability or related discipline.

Understanding of climate change resilience and adaptation methodologies.

Desire to understand the whole of life asset strategies and design.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

Professional Memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Service Recognition Awards

* Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in 450+ locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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