Sustainability Strategist

Gensler • Full-time • London • 2w ago

Your Role

Gensler is seeking aSustainabilityStrategistto manage the certification process andprovidedesign guidance on projects pursuing LEED,WELL,BREEAM,Living Building Challenge, Fitwel and/or Net Zero Building Certification. Additionally, you mayparticipatein consulting engagements that providebespokesustainability strategies for a wide range of world class clients and projects ranging from commercial interiors to ground up buildings and real estate portfolios. 

As aSustainabilityStrategist,you will work with a highly creative, collaborative team dedicated to innovative problem solving and design excellence.Youwillwork withtheEuropeClimate Action &Sustainability Consulting teamin providing a full spectrum of sustainability advisory and support to clients and project teams, from pre-design through post-occupancy. 

What You Will Do

Work with clients and design teams toestablishsustainable design and project certification goals, employing feasibility analysis or other methods tofacilitategoal setting 
Design andfacilitatework sessions with clients and design teams to build consensus on sustainable design solutions  
Coordinate with project design teams to provide sustainable design guidance and technical support, and certification process management,participatinginand leadingclient meetings when necessary
Coordinate integration of Revit, IES, energy modeling, daylighting and other technical analysis in projects where needed  
Coordinate the work of multiple consultants and team members
Ensure quality control and consistency across all projects 
Establish and manage project fees, staffing, and client invoices for your projects  
Participate in business development for Sustainability Certifications consulting project opportunities, ensuring prompt andtimelyresponse to all proposal requests 
Identifyandmaintainawareness of current and emerging technologies, tools, and methods as theyimpactthe delivery of green building design  
Trackregionaland local regulations and incentives and provide guidance to clients
Ensure sustainable design projects status are integrated into Gensler marketing information (Digital Library)
Ensure that lessons learned are shared across projects

Your Qualifications

5+ yearof post-graduate experience in a similar role 
Bachelor orMaster’sdegree in sustainable building, architecture, engineering,interiorsor related field 
LEEDAPwith at least one specialty required,or willingness to take the exam within 6 months of joining Gensler
Additionalaccreditations a plus (WELL, BREEAM,Fitwel, Living Building Challenge)
Working knowledge and delivery experience ofLEED,WELL, BREEAM,Fitwel–sufficientto be able to speakauthoritativelyto clientsduring business development
Significant interest in and aptitude for sustainable design, certifications, project management, and client relationships 
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills 
Strong knowledge of building systems, project management, and consultant coordination (currentexpertiseor interest/aptitude to buildexpertisequickly) 
Strong knowledge of LEED and certification project management, gained through directly relevant project experience and education 
Ability to perform technical analysis is a plus (e.g. energy and daylighting simulation, specification writing, materials selection,costand life cycle studies, etc.) 
Strong writing, speaking, organizational skills, and technical presentation ability 
Able to teach and train effectively 
Innovator, ability to create and successfully implementnew programs 
Ability to synthesizenew informationquickly 
Self-directedand strongtrack recordof autonomous delivery 
Willingness topursue certification in further accreditation to align to business needs
A sense ofhumour,a knack for innovation/problem solving, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented working style

Technical Skills   

Proficient user of LEED Online, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and InDesign  
Familiarity with Revit  
Familiarity with building simulation and LCA software     
Familiarity with Salesforce, and other project management tools such as Smartsheet or Teams Planner, or willingness to learn  
Familiarity with digital collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, and willingness to learn others such as Miro and/or Mural

This role requireson-site presence in our London office.

Life at Gensler

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension, profitsharingand twice annual bonus opportunities. 

As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programmes as strategic investments in our future.

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