Sustainability Consultant - Building Performance Services

Cundall is seeking a Sustainability Consultant for Building Performance Services in Melbourne, VIC. The role involves supporting clients with sustainability strategies, performance optimization, and achieving net zero targets. Candidates will work closely with clients to assess building performance, implement sustainable practices, and conduct audits. This position is part of a national team focused on sustainability in the built environment, emphasizing energy efficiency and decarbonization.
The Team

We are an award winning global consultancy and have been named Building’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2024, 2022 and 2021. We are at the forefront of the industry, priding ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable projects.

Sustainability runs through everything we do at Cundall, and our people are empowered to drive change and decarbonise the built environment. By the end of this decade, we have set ourselves an ambitious goal to only work on projects that meet our zero carbon design criteria, a commitment we have called our Zero Carbon Design 2030 goal. We need engineers who share this passion for sustainability and thrive in designing energy efficient buildings and communities.

For over 20 years, Cundall’s Australian team have been creating a ripple effect across the property sector through applying the science of sustainability to achieve market-leading firsts. Our achievements include some of the first 5 Star Green Star and 6 Star Green Star ratings in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth.

We have established a strong reputation built on providing excellent service and high-quality sustainability solutions. We work closely with clients to create the sustainability strategies they want, ensuring they are always prepared to the highest standards and incorporate creative design solutions.

We recognise that the Building Performance and decarbonisation imperatives are central to a sustainable future and are committed to supporting our clients and communities in being a driver of the transition.

If creating net zero carbon pathways and improving building performance for existing buildings, preparing clients for risks from climate change and working closely with organisations and building owners to develop and meet their building performance aspirations appeal to you, join us!

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Building Performance Services Consultant to join our team based in our Melbourne office. You will be supporting and assisting clients in the preparation of their existing asset sustainability strategy, target-setting and engagement and performance optimisation process.

You will join a friendly, experienced team of Building Performance Services, Sustainability Services and ESG specialists. While based in Melbourne, you will be working as part of a broader national team. We focus on helping building owners and look deeper and see further, considering building performance optimisation to develop strategies and designs to address their material climate risks and opportunities.

As part of a national team within our Building Performance team, your impact will be seen by:
• Working closely with clients to understand the performance requirements for their assets including net zero targets, performance optimisation, electrification, emission footprint etc.
• Identifying opportunities and implementing sustainable practices and cost-saving improvements by using energy audits or industry-based rating assessments and tools such as Green Star Performance, NABERS, etc.
• Conducting meetings with clients and providing project management to determine scope, budget, and timelines.
• Undertaking assessments and audits on a broad range of facilities.
• Assisting the team with ongoing day-to-day utility performance and management plans of a portfolio of assets (including but not limited to energy, water, IEQ, waste, carbon emissions, renewables).
• Provide advisory services to developers, facility managers, asset managers, portfolio owners.
• Joining a growing group of specialist Building Performance consultants within Cundall’s broader team, with opportunities to be part of our growth from early on and be rewarded through career development opportunities.

The Skills
• Tertiary qualification in mechanical, electrical, or building services engineering, or similar.
• Experience within the building services sector in a consultancy / contractor capacity.
• Excellent understanding of building services and management system operations.
• Application of analytical knowledge of building energy performance solutions.
• Preparation and implementation of portfolio strategy or energy transition and renewables.
• Experience in undertaking energy audits.
• Accredited NABERS Assessor (desirable).
• Accredited Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) Assessor (desirable).
• Accredited Green Star Performance Accredited Professional (desirable).
• Registered Climate Active Carbon Neutral consultant (desirable).
• Understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC) of Australia, Australian Standards, and relevant Codes of practice.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team and environment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, effectively resourcing to meet client deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, technical analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development while maintaining a healthy work-life balance such as flexible start and finish times, working from home, diverse and exciting engineering projects, paid parental leave, paid purchase leave, professional memberships, birthday day off, amongst others.

Job Description

Your career at Cundall

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.