We are a global professional services organization that provides consulting and delivery services to large global clients.

With our experience of major capital projects all over the world we’re experts at managing the many moving parts involved in complex programmes, with 110 offices across 45 different countries.

At the heart of our approach is a focus on better outcomes. With an independent view we do things smarter; we give the clarity and rigour to help teams work better together, to make an investment case stronger, to raise the standards of delivery and to maintain schedules and budgets. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 70 years.

We are equal opportunity employers. A copy of the policy statement on equal opportunity is provided upon request.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Environmental Sustainability professional to fulfill the role of Sustainability Consultant, to support the growth of our Sustainability team. The individual in this position may be located near our any of the Turner and Townsend Offices in the United States.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with high-profile clients from various sectors, while developing and delivering a broad range of sustainability services.

Accountabilities

• Support the Turner and Townsend Sustainability team to develop, deliver and assure Sustainability strategies across projects and programs and throughout the asset lifecycle
• Securing business opportunities with existing and new clients
• Maintaining internal stakeholder relationships with infrastructure, real estate, and natural resources sectors, liaising with Key Account Managers and sector leads

Responsibilities

• Identify that client requirements are scoped effectively, and delivered in line with agreed proposal deliverables
• Work with bid teams to write technical solutions to meet client requirements
• Network, as appropriate, to develop Turner and Townsend’s wider skillset
• Support a small growing team to deliver services effectively, commercial achieving targets and develop technical capabilities
• Further the strategic direction of allocated business units as required

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Professionally qualified member of a recognized institution, e.g., LEED, Green Globes, WELL Building

Knowledge / Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience of supporting the delivery of Sustainability consultancy support for clients in the areas of energy, carbon, water, waste, circular economy, etc.
• Experience of working in different sectors is desired, for both new build and retrofit
  • Real Estate and Infrastructure sectors (e.g., transport, utilities, defense, energy, civils)
  • Commercial and Industrial (e.g., finance, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing)
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and sustainability issues
• Experience of providing environmental and sustainability assurance throughout the lifecycle of major projects and programs
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and matrix management organizations on major projects and programs
• Ability to communicate with clients and other key stakeholders on global, national, and regional issues
• Able to build strong, professional client relationships
• Proactively identifies and resolves client’s issues
• Working in a team environment, with ability to adapt, as required
• Ability to work remotely and independently, as required
• Attention to detail in service delivery, communications, and ways of working with others
• Strong communication including writing skills

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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