Sustainability Planner

Role overview

Planning and assessment

• Support sustainability integration in planning and design decisions throughout project development.
• Work on sustainability-led masterplanning, including frameworks, performance targets, and implementation roadmaps.
• Contribute to masterplan sustainability assessments, rating systems, certification frameworks, and ESG studies where applicable.
• Evaluate energy, water, carbon, mobility, ecology, climate resilience, and circular economy themes.

Research, reporting, and coordination

• Research and benchmark local and international sustainability standards, policies, and best practices to inform recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for client submissions and project deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary collection, review, and analysis of design information to track sustainability objectives and targets.
• Monitor sustainability commitments and ensure actions and targets are communicated and implemented.

Qualifications

• An active credential in LEED, Estidama, or Sahel at community level is required.
• An educational background in Sustainability Planning is preferred.
• Understanding of sustainable urban planning and masterplanning principles; ability to interpret technical information and communicate findings clearly.
• Effective teamwork and coordination in multidisciplinary project environments, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Additional accreditations relevant to sustainable planning, design, and development are advantageous.

Onboarding

• Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Benefits

• Depending on employment status, benefits may include health and insurance coverage, paid time off, leaves, flexible work options, well-being resources, business travel insurance, retirement savings, and employee stock purchase plans.

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