Senior Building Sustainability Consultant

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Ireland.

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.

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.

As a Senior Sustainability Consultant at Arup, you will:

• Represent Arup with client facing advice on sustainability, providing building performance, planning and advisory services.
• Lead sustainability and building physics projects autonomously through the full project life cycle.
• Collaborate with Arup colleagues within the European Region and across the globe to develop capabilities and support international projects & clients.
• Support research including internal and external research & development initiatives.
• Support development of capabilities across our range of services including certifications, building physics and performance analytics within Arup.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.

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.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.  
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect, and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. We're here to support you.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

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