Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Consultant - Sustainability & Building Performance

Are you a Sustainability Consultant looking for an exciting new challenge in Mumbai/ Hyderabad? Buro Happold is looking for a Sustainability Consultant to join our Sustainability team.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. 

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary. 

Your next role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Sustainability Consultant with a specialization in Building Physics to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in sustainability consulting within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, and demonstrate expertise in energy modelling, computational design workflows, and low-carbon strategies.

•  Provide sustainability advisory services with a focus on low-carbon design solutions and Net Zero strategies. Liaising with key client stakeholders to develop their sustainability strategies including climate action (mitigation and adaptation)
• Identifying sustainability risks and appropriate mitigation measures and highlighting any opportunities to increase the organisation’s sustainability credentials
• Creating models to illustrate your plans, processes and designs
• Monitoring the design process to ensure that the scheme design objectives are being followed and the design meets the clients’ requirements
• Support and organise training, internal and external, for all technical staff to ensure the office continues to learn and develop new and existing technologies to best serve our evolving product delivery
• Responsible for developing skill set for IES, Micro Climate Analysis and Day Light Study

Your skills and experience

• 2-6 years of professional work experience in  providing sustainability advisory services with a focus on low-carbon design solutions and Net Zero strategies.
• Good understanding of low carbon Design solutions and Net Zero Advisory
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of IES, DesignBuilder or equivalent simulation platforms to conduct Energy and thermal comfort modelling
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Rhino +Grasshopper and similar computational workflows to perform Microclimate Analysis and Building physics related study  
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support energy analysis and broader sustainability initiatives.
• Contribute to Whole Life Carbon assessments and demonstrate a solid understanding of embodied carbon principles.
• Apply computational methods effectively to enhance design processes and project delivery in building services and sustainability.
• Support certification efforts under programs such as LEED, BREEAM, WELL, GRIHA, among others.
• Ability to  develop and optimize cross-application and cross-functional workflows to improve project efficiency.
• Ability to prepare high-quality technical reports and deliver compelling presentations to stakeholders.
• Utilize basic skills in AutoCAD and Revit to support design integration and documentation.
• Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Design, Building Physics, or a related discipline.

What we offer you

Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies. 

• Competitive salary and benefits package including Annual Discretionary Bonus, Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme for both you and your family, Group Personal Accident Cover
• Our 5-day workweek policy supports work-life balance, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge.
• A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you  
• Benefit from our Employee Referral Bonus, rewarding you for bringing talented candidates into our fold
• A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellness initiatives designed to support your mental and physical health
• Back to Work Program for Women - Swam Siddha - We're committed to empowering women, facilitating seamless re-entry into the workforce through our dedicated program
• Engage with our vibrant community through the Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, and BH Women's Network, fostering a supportive and diverse workplace culture
• Make a difference in the world with our Share Our Skills (SOS) program, offering opportunities to support local communities and those in need globally.
• An International Culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional.  

Join us to find out what you’re really capable of. 

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A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of the way you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.   

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. 

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact IndiaHR@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.