Sustainability Consultant / Graduate Consultant

Are you passionate about creating innovative, elegant and sustainable built environment?

Do you want to develop yourself further in an exciting, international environment?

We're looking for an enthusiastic Sustainability Consultant to join us in Hong Kong, at either Graduate or Consultant level. 

 

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.  

 

Key Duties:

• Work under senior colleague to comply with high performance and/or sustainable design guidelines for projects.
• As part of a team, collaborate and present cutting-edge trends and, sustainability goals to design and construction teams, implement regional initiatives, and consult/coordinate with internal and external teams/consultants/clients.
• Support in developing innovative strategies to improve performance goals for sustainability, wellbeing, low carbon in building design and construction and help implement best practices.
• Depending on your experience, having an understanding of or being responsible for Building Physics studies, including solar irradiation analysis, micro-climate simulation, energy simulation, and coordination with project design teams in optimising building performance based on the building physics studies.
• Coordination with project design teams in compliance with rating system, including LEED, WELL, BREEAM, HK BEAM, and guide projects through associated third-party certification programs.
• Assess project plans accurately and efficiently, prepare design and construction specifications based on different sustainable design guidelines/rating systems.
• Coordinating directly with other project team members and supporting regional teams.

 

Skills & Experience

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of sustainable design practices and regulatory requirements.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Master’s degree in architecture, ecology, water, environment, energy, or related field (Graduated from World Top 100 Universities or Chinese 985/211 Universities is an additional advantage). 
• Familiar with simulation software, such as IES, CFD, eQuest, energyplus, ecotect, grasshopper, etc is an additional advantage.
• WELL AP, LEED AP, BREEAM AP/Assessor, or other sustainable accreditations would be beneficial. 
• Good command of English, Mandarin and Cantonese. 
• Willingness to travel.

 

What we offer

• Annual leave - 20 days leave per year or the option of 15 days leave with 5 days leave pay.
• Competitive MPF contribution.
• Comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage.
• Tax efficiencies for housing. 
• Discretionary pay review and bonus.
• International project and transfer/secondment opportunities. 
• Global network of experts for knowledge-share and collaboration opportunities. 

 

At Buro Happold, everyone else’s extraordinary is just our everyday.  

Apply today and be a part of our legacy.   

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A place for everyone

Buro Happold values 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 difference 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 so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.