About the Job

At Ethos Engineering, we’re leading the way in sustainable building services. As part of our continued commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, we're seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you'll take the lead on environmental certifications, with a particular focus on LEED AP, playing a key part in shaping sustainability strategies across a diverse range of projects including data centres, commercial, and residential. You'll collaborate closely with clients, design teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver robust and forward-thinking solutions that align with sustainability best practices and legislative requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence real-world environmental outcomes while contributing to the growth and excellence of our sustainability consultancy services.

About You

• This role offers a hybrid remote arrangement in Ireland, requiring attendance at the Dublin office as determined by the team's schedule.

• 5+ years of experience as a sustainability engineer/consultant or related position

• Degree in a construction/environmental/engineering or related field desirable with proven performance in sustainability

• Initiates the process of working towards achieving Chartered Engineer status

• Experience and high technical knowledge in sustainability and building services

• Up to date with all relevant regulations

• Knowledgeable in LEED, WELL, BREEAM, and HPI requirements

• Possesses high-level project management skills

• Capable of performing quality assurance (QA)

• Ability to manage junior staff

Your Day-to-Day Activities

• Manage and guide the development and work of junior staff, ensuring project milestones are met while maintaining high standards of quality.

• Build and nurture strong client relationships by understanding their needs, setting clear expectations, and delivering solutions that meet or exceed their goals.

• Comprehend and adhere to contract terms and conditions, ensuring all project activities align with contractual obligations.

• Strategically delegate tasks to optimize project efficiency and value, balancing workloads among team members.

• Oversee the quality assurance system within projects, conducting regular reviews to ensure compliance with sustainability standards and regulations.

• Regularly update the management team on project progress, challenges, and achievements.

• Contribute to the preparation of proposals, defining project scopes and objectives to secure new business opportunities.

• Represent the company at industry events, including speaking engagements and training sessions, while also producing expert content to enhance the firm's profile.

• Promote a positive message about the company's commitment to sustainability both internally and externally, fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

• Register projects on designated platforms efficiently.

• Process and send invoices to Project Managers, including BERs invoices and client billings.

• Expand energy statements and CRDs to meet client and regulatory authority requirements.

• Contribute to proposal writing with guidance from senior staff.

• Demonstrate extensive experience and high technical proficiency in sustainability and building services.

• Apply in-depth knowledge of sustainable design principles and energy-efficient building systems.

• Utilize industry-standard software and tools for energy modelling and sustainability assessments.

• Stay current with evolving sustainability regulations, standards, and best practices.

Why Join us?

At Ethos, we’re dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both technical excellence and personal wellbeing. As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you’ll be part of a highly skilled, collaborative team that leverages innovation and simulation to shape more sustainable and efficient designs across diverse projects.

We offer:

• Flexible Fridays and a 9-day fortnight working schedule — enjoy every second Friday off to maintain work–life balance.

• A state-of-the-art office in Charlemont, Dublin 2, designed to promote collaboration, innovation, and wellbeing.

• A culture that values flexibility, learning, and teamwork, with clear progression pathways and support toward professional accreditation.

• Opportunities to work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, within a forward-thinking, technology-driven consultancy.

Benefits:

• Flexible working times

• 20 Days holidays up to 25 days

• Pension Scheme

• Working travel out-of-pocket expenses

• Travel tax scheme or bike-to-work scheme

• Regular training/mentoring / further college support

• Support for Chartership

• Subsidised Health Insurance Allowance

• A Professional Subscription Fee paid by the company

• Paid Statutory Leaves

• Healthcare check-ups and flu vaccinations

• Gym / Fitness membership

• Bonus referral scheme

• Heavily subsidised social committee (5 a side, golf society, climbing club and regular social events)

At Ethos, we offer free Fridays every second Friday as a perk! Apply today and take the first step towards a healthier work-life balance!

Here at Ethos we believe in equal opportunities and that each individual can bring something ‘WoW’ to our organisation. So if you don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, but think you have what it takes, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

At Ethos, our vision is to:
“Be the company people want to work with, and for”

Values
Our values differentiate and focus us every day to be EPIC - for our people and our customers.

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