Climate Action & Resilience Lead
Buro Happold
Lead US Climate Action & Resilience advisory, shaping strategy, growth and technical solutions.
20 days ago ago
$175,000 - $250,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Los Angeles, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Structural Engineering
MEP Engineering
Fire Engineering
Acoustics Consulting
Sustainability Consulting
Project Management
Strategic/Management Consulting
Environmental Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Air and Rail
Commercial
Cultural
Education
Government (US)
Healthcare
Major Infrastructure
Science and technology
Role
What you would be doing
strategic leadership
technical leadership
climate strategy
innovation culture
team collaboration
business development
- Lead the strategic direction and growth of the Climate Action & Resilience Advisory service in the US.
- Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise.
- Align US efforts with global climate and resiliency strategy.
- Foster a culture of innovation, presence, proactivity, teamwork, and excellence.
- Collaborate with other team leaders to ensure strategic alignment.
- Drive successful business development and client engagement.
What you bring
master's
climate mitigation
net zero
public sector
client focus
innovation
- Proven success managing teams and complex projects.
- Experience with sustainability frameworks and reporting standards.
- Strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and resilience.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in a professional, fast-paced environment
- Client-focused mindset and relationship-building expertise.
- Experience in go-to-market strategy development and growth enablement planning.
- Deep knowledge of public sector and familiarity with higher education and private sector needs relevant to the role.
- Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, or related field.
- Ability to drive innovation and lead organizational change.
- Knowledge of social dimensions of sustainability, environmental justice, energy transition, net zero, and/or renewable energy.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Professional license reimbursement.
- Hybrid working and summer hours.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Generous PTO (5 weeks) + 10 paid holidays.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Access to a global network of experts.
- Salary range of $175,000 to $250,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience.
- 401k with company match.
- Annual discretionary bonus.
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Company
Overview
Since 1976
Year Established
The company was founded in 1976, marking its entrance into the engineering consultancy industry.
20+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates internationally, delivering innovative solutions across over 20 countries globally.
- excels in providing creative and sustainable solutions for complex projects.
- serves a diverse range of sectors.
- projects include large-scale infrastructure, high-end residential, and innovative commercial buildings.
- recognized for its expertise in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
- portfolio includes iconic projects such as the Sydney Opera House renewal and London's Crossrail.
- innovative, sustainable design is central to the company’s approach, incorporating cutting-edge technologies.
- delivers solutions that enhance the built environment.
- We work with integrity, honesty and transparency.
- We are a collaborative, people-focused business.
- We embrace diversity of thought and background.
- We are passionate about our work and delivering value for clients.
- We encourage continuous learning and development.
- We are committed to innovation and excellence.
- We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes.
2030 Goal
Net Zero Carbon Target
The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon by the year 2030, showcasing a strong dedication to environmental sustainability,
- helps clients achieve carbon neutrality through energy-efficient solutions
- offers a range of services to reduce environmental impact, including sustainability consultancy and building performance analysis
- actively reduces their own carbon footprint through operations and supply chain management
- integrates sustainability into all project stages to ensure long-term environmental benefits
- Our commitment to gender parity is evident in our efforts to achieve equal representation at all levels of the organization.
- We consistently track and report on gender diversity and other key inclusion metrics to ensure progress and accountability.
- To address gender diversity in senior roles, we provide leadership development programs designed to support diversity in upper management.
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