Carbon Specialist
ID# 2606819 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
AESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm, with offices across the Dubai, Riyadh, London, Cape Town, Sydney, Cairo and Singapore dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation, and advanced technical solutions. With unparalleled experience, gained from working on hundreds of projects, our multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Planners, Engineers, Scientists, Modelers and Project Managers work alongside our clients to deliver effective solutions that stand the test of time.
Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Carbon Specialist to join our Sustainability Division. The role will be responsible for conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for the built environment, evaluating embodied carbon, operational carbon, and material sustainability to support low-carbon and net-zero strategies. This role also involves analyzing carbon footprints, developing decarbonization pathways, and ensuring alignment with LEED and other green building certification requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading assessments of building materials and carbon emissions to identify hot spots for decarbonisation; Support clients in achieving the carbon reduction targets associated with accreditation systems such as LEED & Envision; Develop carbon management strategies for key strategic clients i.e., developers, industry, and government entities. Develop and maintain carbon emissions models for a variety of industries and sectors, using data from multiple sources; Analyse carbon emissions data and identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for emissions reduction; Work closely with our team of sustainability experts to develop strategies and recommendations for reducing carbon emissions; Communicate complex data and modelling results to clients and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner; Participate in client meetings and presentations to discuss carbon emissions modelling results and recommendations; Stay up to date with the latest developments in carbon emissions modelling and related technologies, and provide recommendations for new modelling tools or techniques; Independently manage the delivery of projects in a client-face role; Delivery of consultancy projects to high levels of quality within projects deadlines; Assist in preparing proposals when required; Seeking opportunities for repeat work and extension of work scope on projects. Maintain a good knowledge of the key activities of specific specialty studies provided by AESG as part of the sustainability consultancy and compliance with targeted certifications (e.g., LCA, Energy Modeling, Microclimate studies, etc.) Deliver high-quality reports and presentation material based on AESG standards.
Qualifications:
Minimum a Degree in relevant subject (Architecture, Engineering, Sustainable Development etc.) Masters degree in Sustainability or Energy or similar Certifications in LCA, carbon management, green building certifications (e.g., LEED AP, WELL AP, Estidama PQP, Mostadam Assessor) are a plus.
Experience:
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and carbon analysis for the built environment. Hands-on experience in embodied carbon assessments, whole-building LCA, and carbon footprint reporting. Experience in developing carbon reduction strategies for buildings and infrastructure projects.
AESG is a multidisciplinary specialist consultancy, offering a consultancy service and work environment like no other.
Through our world-class reputation for innovative thinking, pushing projects to outperform expectations through smart application of planning, engineering and architectural solutions, our project portfolio includes some of the worlds most forward-thinking and exciting new developments.
The success of our company is built on the success of individuals. Our ability to achieve what we have is because our staff are driven, passionate and love what they do.
Through our progressive, lively and collaborative environment, we identify, foster and nurture the greatest strengths of our staff, and allow them the opportunity to flourish by offering positions of responsibility at an early stage, and providing clear career progression pathways for all.
As an employee of AESG you can expect:
Great career opportunities with access to huge variety of projects and incredible clients make your mark in a growing company and accelerate your career. Working on some of the worlds leading developments and tackling our clients greatest challenges Commitment in building on your areas of specialism and focal interest points, supporting your professional development through a structured training and mentorship program. Highly collaborative approach across the different technical service offerings Promotion of the importance of health and well-being of the team, including team building fitness activities, social events and the provision of a healthy work environment* To be part of a dynamic and motivated team with an amazing team culture
