.. Projects could include deployment of lab space, repurposing of lab space, working with vendors, to general soft facilities. Responsibilities: Work closely with the Facilities Manager on any facilities projects within the GMP labs. Takes ownership to plan and schedule all maintenance and preventative .. read more
Turner & Townsend’s contributions help shape the built environment, impacting and evolving the way people live, work and travel. With a heritage rooted in cost, commercial and project management we have a deep and tacit understanding of capital programmes and apply this expertise to drive industry best practice and innovation.Our Purpose is making the difference: transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world. This Purpose is grounded in the belief that we work in an industry that has the potential to transform lives, whether by helping to tackle the climate agenda or levelling up society through improved infrastructure. We can lead by transforming performance, delivering for our clients at scale and speed, raising standards and making a difference.Globally, we operate 113 offices in 45 countries with over 10,000 employees.Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Environmental Sustainability professional to fulfil the role of Associate Director, Sustainability & Net Zero Lead for Ireland to support the growth of our Sustainability team.This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with high-profile clients from various sectors, whilst developing and delivering a broad range of sustainability services.AccountabilitiesAccountable for the performance of the Sustainability team for Turner & Townsend IrelandOwn, and further develop, the Sustainability and Net Zero proposition for Turner & Townsend Ireland, reviewing regularly and ensuring it is fit for purpose and responds to market needsWork with clients to develop, deliver and assure Sustainability and Net Zero strategies across projects and programmes and throughout the asset lifecycleDevelop and secure business opportunities with existing and new clients across both the public and private sectorsDevelop internal stakeholder relationships with infrastructure, real estate, and advisory sectors, liaising with Key Account Managers and sector leadsEmbedding Sustainability into Turner & Townsend’s processes and procedures for the delivery of projects and programmesResponsibilitiesTo ensure that client requirements are identified, scoped effectively, and delivered in line with agreed proposal deliverablesWork with bid teams to write technical solutions to meet client requirementsEnsure fee earning activities are optimisedNetwork & coach/mentor as appropriate to develop Turner and Townsend’s wider skillsetDevelop and manage a small growing Sustainability team to deliver services effectively, managing talent and their performance, commercially achieve targets and develop technical capabilitiesInput to the strategic direction of allocated business units as requiredRegularly review the Sustainability and Net Zero proposition and service lines and adapt to the market and our client needsTargeting clients for engagement and developing bids for service provision in line with our Sustainability team requirements.Support Key Account Managers & sector leads to ensure that Sustainability is included in any business development opportunitiesCoordinate with international Sustainability colleagues on global opportunitiesSupporting Turner & Townsend’s Corporate Responsibility strategy in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals as requiredQualificationsEducated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subjectProfessionally qualified member of a recognised institution, e.g., IEMA / Chartered EnvironmentalistKnowledge / ExperienceSignificant experience of delivering Sustainability consultancy support for clients is essential, including the areas of energy and carbon (Net Zero Emissions), water, waste, circular economy, and biodiversityExperience of working in Real Estate, Infrastructure and Advisory sectors (e.g., transport, utilities, defence, energy, civils) is required, for both new build and retrofitBusiness development experience, in the context of identifying and winning opportunities with existing as well as new clientsComprehensive knowledge of environmental legislation and sustainability issuesExperience of providing environmental and sustainability assurance throughout the lifecycle of major projects and programmesExperience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and matrix management organisations on major projects and programmesAbility to communicate with clients and other key stakeholders on global, national, and regional issues, including the Climate and Biodiversity Emergency and Net Zero EmissionsAble to build strong, professional client relationships and proactively identifies and resolves client’s issuesConfident leading and working alone or as part of a team, with ability to adapt as requiredAttention to detail in service delivery, communications, and ways of working with othersExcellent communication including writing and presentation skillsExperience in developing and reviewing approaches to environmental management in line with ISO14001:2015A good understanding of environmental assessment methods such as LEED, BREEAM, Estidama and the Pearl Rating System would be an advantage #J-18808-Ljbffr