Assistant Sustainability Consultant

Inhabit is a unique, multi-disciplinary team of professionals who design to improve the built environment for the benefit of people and nature. We have an integrated approach to designing building envelopes and influencing the useability of the precincts they exist within, which relies upon specialist disciplines collaborating closely with stakeholders to achieve sustainable outcomes.

Each person in our global network of experts has a mindset which applies their specialist knowledge and technical capability to identify opportunities for optimum outcomes. In designing the building envelope we consider aesthetics, structural and mechanical engineering, material science, procurement, fabrication and constructability. Through a detailed understanding of these specialised areas, we develop sustainable and commercially viable solutions to architectural challenges that cost less, last longer and make buildings more efficient.

Duty:

• Support and coordinate with the ESD team to complete sustainability and green building certification projects;
• Project coordination and client/project team liaison;
• Conduct calculations, computer modeling, and prepare professional consultancy reports, proposals or presentations;
• Liaise on matters relating to environmental monitoring and auditing.
• Desktop research on sustainability and green building technology;
• Carry out site survey and on-site measurements; and
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as assigned

Requirements:

• Degree holder in engineering/ science related to green building, civil & environmental, sustainability, building services, mechanical & electrical or equivalent;
• Minimum 1 year of related experience in green building assessment, and sustainability assessment consultancy services;
• Knowledge and experience of BEAM Plus or other green building certificates;
• Knowledge and experience in relevant computer modeling for green building design (e.g., Energy, Daylighting and Lighting, CFD, Thermal Comfort, LCA, etc.) would be an advantage;
• Experience of working in multi-discipline teams;
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate priorities and work on multiple projects simultaneously;
• Be motivated, confident, organized, efficient, and effective worker and able to work independently;
• Good and effective communication and presentation skills;
• Proficient computer skills and abilities in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, etc.; and
• Good written and spoken English and Chinese.