Principal Sustainability Consultant

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Due to exceptional growth in demand for our services we are currently recruiting for a Principal Consultant with a track record of identifying and implementing sustainability, low carbon and climate resilient solutions across a range of sectors, from business to infrastructure, to join our Carbon and ESG (C&ESG) practice.

You will support project teams in to deliver a range of ESG, climate change and sustainability projects across a range of sectors for an array of different clients from multi-national firms to infrastructure providers. You will also support the senior leaders in the Carbon and ESG (C&ESG) Practice and in AECOM's wider Environment & Sustainability Business Unit to grow this service area, particularly in Ireland.

The background:

Our C&ESG practice has a well-deserved reputation with FTSE100 and Fortune500 clients, governments, financial institutions, infrastructure owners and operators for Net Zero Resilience and ESG technical advisory services. We support clients to understand how future climate impacts and the transition to net zero needs to be considered at a project, business, sectoral and regional level. We produce robust carbon footprints as well as reduction plans and routemaps for enterprises, projects and products as well as supporting climate change risk assessment and resilience and adaptation planning for infrastructure assets, businesses, cities, and urban master plans.

We also help clients with net zero planning, risk assessment, strategy development, project preparation, capacity-building, and reporting to support their ESG programmes. Our work provides clients with greater confidence though informed decision making, business planning and operation of major projects, individual assets, multinational portfolios, and cities. The practice works across a wide range of sectors including highways, rail, aviation, power (including large scale carbon capture), water utilities and urban regeneration, industrials, manufacturing, FMCG, chems/pharmas, and financial services.

It is an exciting time for AECOM. Since the launch of our global Sustainable Legacies strategy, reflecting the increased urgency to take action on climate change and sustainability, we have seen a significant increase in demand in this area from our clients and the wider business; and the interest is only growing. This advertised role are to support this growth and be part of our journey as we transition to a more sustainable future alongside our clients. It you are passionate about helping organisations transition to a resilient Net Zero future and integrate ESG into their decision making, then get in touch for your next career move.

Here's what you'll do:

Trusted Partner

• Build and maintain positive, long-term client relationships across Ireland.
• Act as a "go-to" specialist on carbon, climate, and ESG within the Ireland AECOM business.
• Strengthen the company's position as a leader in carbon, climate, and sustainability strategies for infrastructure and large-scale regeneration in Ireland, the UK, and across EMEA.

Expertise

• Manage and deliver technical work across a range of climate and ESG projects, including sustainability strategy, GHG and climate risk assessment, and net zero strategy.
• Support the CCSR practice leadership in identifying and securing new opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues and contribute thought leadership across industry networks.

Managing and Delivering

• Oversee tasks and projects with responsibility for technical quality, financial management, and timely delivery.
• Balance multiple priorities by working across several projects and proposals simultaneously, including ESG, climate assessment, and net zero strategies.
• Prepare costed proposals, bids, and supporting business development materials.

Developing and Growing

• Deliver on the ambitious business plan by growing market share in ESG, climate assessment, and sustainability through winning work with both new and existing clients in Ireland, the UK, and EMEA.
• Develop talent within the team by mentoring junior staff and supporting colleagues in upskilling on climate change and sustainability.
• Contribute to building internal capacity and expertise to position the team at the forefront of ESG and sustainability advisory services.

If you're passionate about turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

• Proven track record in winning and delivering sustainability, climate appraisal, and ESG strategies in Ireland, the UK, and internationally.
• In-depth understanding of current climate change, sustainability, and ESG issues, frameworks, and reporting standards.
• Extensive experience in project management and business development, with evidence of successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor junior staff.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience in facilitating stakeholder engagement workshops and events.
• Recognised industry profile, with a history of presenting at conferences and contributing to professional journals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BSc) or equivalent in environment, sustainability, or a science/engineering discipline (a higher degree such as MSc or PhD desirable).

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

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