About RKD
Want to be part of an award winning, multi-disciplinary growing international practice? Resulting from our ongoing growth and recent success in securing large-scale projects, we now have a new opening for a Sustainability Consultant. This role will specifically focus on supporting our Data Centre, Life Sciences, Industrial and Manufacturing & Logistics sectors.
RKD Architects is one of Ireland’s leading architecture practices. We have a rich legacy dating back to our formation in 1913, and since then, we’ve established ourselves as one of the most diverse and effective architecture firms in Europe. Our practice specialises in a variety of sectors including Data Centres and Technology, Manufacturing and Logistics, Commercial, Life Sciences, Education and Healthcare, Workplace and Interiors. We believe in ‘Design That Works’ and are recognised as a leaders in Sustainable and Wellness design practices.
We are responsible for delivering complex projects in 25 countries across EMEA and North & South America.
With over 200 staff, our diverse workforce includes 23 different nationalities, and we are proud to have an industry leading gender balance rate with 45% female employees across our business and we are 40% female owned.
At RKD, you will get the opportunity to work in a fast-paced creative environment where you will hone your skills and expand your knowledge through continuous professional development and teamwork with recognised industry thought leaders. You will be offered the opportunity to work on local and international large-scale projects for multinational clients.
We take time out from our working environment regularly as a team, with community outreach endeavours, social events, and sports league participation. The RKD Sports & Social Committee organise a regular and diverse range of events to support a healthy work-life balance.
Sound interesting? Then find more information below.
RKD Architects are seeking to recruit a Sustainability Consultant for our Dublin office.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage sustainability projects from concept to handover stage, undertaking LEED, WELL, Fitwel and/or BREEAM Assessments across commercial, industrial/mission critical & education sectors in Ireland and wider EMEA.
- Identify opportunities for carbon reduction on projects and provide technical solutions validated through LCA and whole life assessments
- Advise on NZEB, Low/Net Zero Carbon/Energy Building and MMC design strategies.
- Work closely with project team to develop innovative design solutions to meet client or practice goals for sustainability.
- Undertake climate risk assessment and whole building life-cycle assessment.
- Understand and apply current and proposed sustainability related legislation (Building and Planning regulations).
- Liaise with our in-house research team on disruptive technologies, sustainable design research and assist on carbon neutral workplace development and 2025 practice targets.
- Prepare technical reports.
The successful Candidate
- Bachelor of Architecture Degree or degree in Environmental/ Sustainability or related subject
- Qualifications/Credentials in one or more of the following: LEED AP BD&C / ID+C and/or BREEAM UK, International Assessor Licence, WELL AP Fitwel Ambassador
- Knowledge of embodied and operational carbon modelling software packages e.g. OneClick, EC3, Pre-Optima, IESVE
- At least 3 years’ experience as a sustainability/energy consultant or related position
- Clear and confident communication skills
- Project engineering / management skills
Our Benefits
- Competitive annual leave scheme with service-related increments.
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Death in Service Life Cover Plan which is part of the pension scheme.
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave contributions.
- Overseas opportunities to travel.
- Christmas Voucher Scheme.
- Bike to Work Scheme.
- TaxSaver Scheme.
- Access to VHI Insurance and Dental Scheme (available for all employee’s family).
- CPD Training provided for by the Company.
- Professional Subscriptions (Paid in full by the company (RIAI, RIBA, CIAT, ACA, CIMA)
- Tuition fees supported by the Company.
- Social Club.
- Paid Study Leave.
- Hybrid Working
- Flexible working hours – early Friday finish
Applications can be sent to [email protected]
