About the Role
Meehan Green are currently seeking a candidate to join our Dublin-based sustainability consulting practice. As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you will be managing a team to support clients in delivering green building certifications and advising on broader sustainability strategies for their real estate portfolio.
You will also be expected to contribute to the ongoing management, marketing pursuits and business development. You will have the opportunity to explore a broader range of sustainability consulting work as we expand our practice.
Responsibilities:
• Manage a portfolio of projects to ensure these are delivered on time, on budget and to client satisfaction.
• Maintain and enhance client relationships across a portfolio of clients. The Senior Sustainability Consultant is the primary client interface in our organisation and shall foster a commitment to excellence in respect to client service and team collaboration to ensure repeat business.
• Manage a team of 3 to 5 consultants delivering building certifications and carbon assessments. Coordinate Human Resources aspects in conjunction with senior management.
• Oversee and engage in mentorship of junior members of staff to build positive and engaging team culture.
• Manage the business development process, writing proposals, executing agreements.
• Oversee the contractual and financial status of project portfolio in coordination with senior management.
• Fulfil the primary role of Sustainability (LEED/BREEAM/WELL/HPI) Consultant on projects.
• Lead and facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings, prepare meeting agendas and notes. Ensure that meeting objectives are achieved, and that clear notes are circulated.
• Develop and maintain an updated knowledge base about the industry best-practice in sustainability. This includes sustainable design, construction, and operational guidelines; internal management tools to streamline project delivery; and delivery of training programs.
• Explore ongoing business opportunities to expand our service offerings.
• Embrace and improve upon our existing green and healthy workplace.
Requirements
Required Skills
Excellent working knowledge of green building certification processes (LEED, BREEAM, HPI).
Basic technical knowledge across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, structural, ecology) is required.
Ability to identify, manage and measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Public speaking skills (industry conferences, meetings with internal global teams).
Familiarity with energy and environmental performance: conceptual energy modelling, daylight analysis, energy audits, renewable energy and rainwater harvesting systems, etc.
Experience with management of team, resources, and time. Ability to work in team environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat. Basic knowledge of CAD software desirable but not required.
Required Experience
Degree level qualification in the built environment with proven 5+ performance in Sustainability.
3+ years’ experience working at senior level.
Active Accreditation (LEED AP with Specialty/ BREEAM Assessor / WELL AP / HPI Assessor).