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Senior sustainability specialist – microclimate (haymarket)

Sydney
Sigma Earth
Posted: 27 November
Offer description

Key Responsibilities

Perform

outdoor thermal comfort assessments

using a variety of modeling tools and scientific methods.

Analyze

microclimatic variables

such as solar radiation, humidity, wind conditions, and ambient temperature.

Develop and implement

design strategies

to enhance thermal comfort in open-air environments.

Work collaboratively with

urban designers, landscape architects, and

master planners

to incorporate climate-responsive solutions into design proposals.

Utilize simulation platforms to

forecast thermal performance

and comfort levels.

Create and deliver

comprehensive reports and presentations

summarizing technical analysis, findings, and proposed solutions.

Stay current with

emerging research, tools, and global best practices

in thermal comfort design.

Conduct

on-site evaluations

to assess existing conditions and track the implementation of proposed strategies.

Offer expert recommendations on

materials, greenery, shading systems, and other interventions that influence outdoor comfort.

Participate in

multidisciplinary project teams, providing sustainability and environmental compliance expertise from concept to completion.

Engage in

client-facing activities, including presenting at workshops and design meetings.

Contribute innovative ideas that align with each project’s vision, challenging assumptions and offering

creative alternatives.

Prepare

technical documentation and studies

for sustainability certifications and regulatory compliance.

Mentor and review the work of

junior team members, ensuring quality and alignment with project objectives.

Contribute to

bidding and proposal development

to support new business opportunities.

Work independently and take initiative while having access to team support as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in

architecture, engineering, urban planning, or related natural sciences.

Minimum of

7 years’ skilled experience

in international consultancy settings involving engineering, design, project management, or sustainability.

Solid understanding of

outdoor microclimates

and

thermal comfort principles.

Familiarity with key thermal comfort indicators such as

PMV, PET, and UTCI.

Proven ability to interpret and evaluate

climatic datasets

for design insights.

Proficiency in

thermal modeling software

(e.g.,

Autodesk Forma, CFD tools); knowledge of

GIS and data analysis tools

is a plus.

Awareness of

current sustainability trends

and the ability to apply them in a project-specific context.

Experience collaborating with

multi-disciplinary teams, including clients, contractors, and design professionals, to deliver thermal comfort objectives.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage

multiple large-scale projects

in parallel.

Excellent

communication skills

in English, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field such as

architecture, engineering, or planning.

Professional certifications such as

Estidama PCRS PQP, LEED AP, or BREEAM AP

(additional credentials are advantageous).

Documented experience supporting

third-party sustainability certification applications, including

LEED, WELL, Estidama, Mostadam, or Envision.

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