Due to the continuing success and growth of our AESG team, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our award-winning Specialist Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory Firm.
We are headquartered in London, Riyadh, Singapore and Dubai, Cape Town, Cairo & Sydney working throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Our areas of expertise are represented in four core verticals: Building Engineering, Planning and Infrastructure, Strategy and Advisory and Commissioning, Handover and Asset Management.
We pride ourselves in being leaders in the industry in each of the services that we offer. We have one of the largest dedicated team with decades of cumulative experience in sustainable design, fire and life safety, cost management, faade engineering, commissioning, building performance, waste management, environmental consultancy, carbon management and acoustics.
Job Purpose
- Deliver strategy and advisory consultancy services to AESG's Clients to exemplar levels of quality with focus on ESG and decarbonisation requirements.
- Enhance quality and efficiency of work and contribute to business/team development.
Qualification / Experience
- Degree in a relevant subject (Environmental Science, Climate Science, Sustainable Development, Engineering, etc.).
- Familiarity or interest with Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) and/or Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs)
- Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience preferably in real estate, infrastructure, manufacturing, oil & gas.
- Technical expertise in climate risk analysis and scenario modelling, GHG accounting and reporting (Scopes 13) aligned with GHG Protocol and IFRS S1/S2), ESG reporting frameworks and sustainability disclosures (GRI, IFRS S1/S2), and energy studies and renewables advisory.
GENERAL EXPECTANCY
- Experience and high-level competencies in specialised area.
- Contribute valuable insights to projects.
Responsibilities
Climate Risk Assessment
- Assess physical and transition climate risks across client portfolios, identifying potential operational and financial impacts.
- Collect, validate, and analyze climate, environmental, and operational data to support robust risk modelling.
- Lead scenario analysis and quantify potential financial and strategic impacts of climate-related risks.
IFRS S1 & S2 Sustainability Disclosures
- Prepare IFRS S1 & S2-aligned disclosures, including governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics & targets sections.
- Ensure integration of climate-related data with financial reporting, supporting compliance and transparency.
- Identify gaps, develop templates, and provide technical guidance to clients on IFRS-aligned reporting processes.
Decarbonization & GHG Advisory
- Develop and implement GHG accounting and reporting (Scopes 13) in accordance with GHG Protocol and local regulations.
- Design decarbonization roadmaps, emission reduction initiatives, and target-setting processes.
- Conduct energy studies and provide renewables-related advisory to support client decarbonization strategies and sustainability initiatives.
- Contribute to client workshops and presentations on decarbonization pathways, carbon management, and Net Zero strategies.
Client Deliverables & Reporting
- Prepare clear, concise, and client-ready presentations, reports, dashboards, and technical documentation.
- Ensure all deliverables meet high-quality standards and align with recognized sustainability frameworks and client expectations.
Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Work closely with senior and principal consultants to deliver integrated advisory projects.
- Contribute to internal tools, templates, and knowledge repositories for climate risk, IFRS S1 & S2, and decarbonization advisory.
- Stay updated on emerging regulations, frameworks, and best practices to support team expertise.
Business Development Support
- Assist in proposal development, technical content creation, and preparation of case studies relevant to climate risk, decarbonization, and sustainability reporting.
- Support client engagement activities and workshops to strengthen AESG's service positioning in the market.
COMPETENCIES
- Leadership / Management skills - Responsible for the day-to-day management and optimisation of their teams operations and performance.
- Communication / Collaboration - Excellent communication and listening skills. Collaborate on projects, share insights, and coordinate efforts across departments.
- Technical Knowledge / Expertise - Undertake more intricate tasks and projects, applying knowledge to solve practical problems.
- Creativity / Innovation - Staying informed about the latest developments with industry technological advancements.
- Client Focus / Relationship Building - Ability to independently represent the company in a client facing role and manage Client satisfaction.
- Strategic Vision / Planning - Buy-in to corporate and divisional strategy. Ability to assist various divisions in developing business opportunities.
Demonstrated Knowledge Base And Professional Skillset
- Time Management / Planning - Monitor progress and time taken to complete tasks to ensure tasks completion stays on track. Balance the time spent on activities, understanding and prioritising the urgency of tasks.
- Industry Experience / Thought Leadership - Demonstrated industry experience on a wide range of related project types, proven ability to efficiently manage project deadlines.
- Project Management / Operational Delivery - Ability to independently manage the delivery of smaller projects ($50k) in a client facing role. Strong knowledge of technical discipline with experience in executing previous projects to a high level of independence.
- Leadership / Team Management Experience - Commence taking on elements of team management in sub projects. Demonstrable experience in managing a small team of 2 or more, on live projects, or mentoring junior team members / graduates.
- Commercial Acumen / Business Development - Manage commercials on project delivery with support from more senior team members. Assist in creation and delivery of proposals.
- Problem Solving / Decision Making - Coordinating tasks and solving specific problems within the areas of responsibility.
- Employee Focus / Process Compliance - Actively coordinate efforts to enhance employee experience, such as planning and executing recognition programs, conducting surveys, and organising employee well-being initiatives. Identifies external regulations that can impact the organisation.
- Upholding AESG Core Values - Upholding AESG Core Values such as Honesty, Flexibility, Adaptability, Client-centricity and Collaboration.
