Global Sustainability Lead

New York

 

Adjaye Associates are seeking a Sustainability Lead to inform, drive and lead our
sustainability ambitions and provide leadership to our team of designers across our three
global offices in Accra, London and New York. As this is a global position, applications
are welcome from those who are local to either our Accra, London or New York office.
The ideal candidate will have a background in sustainability and architecture for an
integrated approach to design and research.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead our strategic sustainability objectives
  • Advise and guide on how we can operate more sustainably as a practice, and in
    our firm culture
  • Develop and implement policies and guidance to support sustainable design
  • Create and maintain sustainability resources for our teams to use
  • Act as a source of knowledge for the studios, providing/sourcing expert advice
    around sustainability in design
  • Stay up to date with current legislation and actively research changing legislation
    that impacts sustainable design practices
  • Establish targets, monitor and reduce Adjaye Associates environmental impact
    Environmental assessments of projects, producing cohesive assessments and
    reports to share with key stakeholders
  • Develop and implement sustainability tools for our project teams to use.
  • Lead regular project reviews and assessments
  • Support project teams to produce sustainable design strategies and systems
    input to PR, marketing and bid activities in regards to sustainability
  • Engage and participate in sustainability focused activities within the wider
    construction industry
  • Lead the ISO:14001 Sustainability Group, ensuring continued success at
    certification.


Skills & Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Sustainability, Architecture or related field
  • Sustainability qualifications such as LEED, BREEAM etc. preferred but not essential
  • Minimum 5 years working at a senior level in the field of Sustainability and
    Architecture (or related field)
  • Global understanding of legislation in relation to sustainability and the environment
  • Thorough knowledge of sustainable design strategies including technologies and
    materials
  • Self-motivated with intellectual curiosity and a passion for design, the environment
    and sustainable practices.
  • Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at any given time.
  • Experience with project performance analysis
  • Experience leading/contributing to initiatives such as ISO:14001, BCorp, Net Zero
  • Experience working with Senior Leadership teams to deliver company objectives
  • Ability to lead, train and mentor others successfully
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Candidate should be able to provide evidence of how they have achieved and monitored sustainability objectives in previous roles

 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000
  • Paid time off including personal/vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
  • 90% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Generous parental leave
  • Staff mentorship groups and officewide knowledge sharing workshops
  • Hybrid work model
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