Climate Action & Resilience Lead

Overview

Lead US Climate Action & Resilience advisory, driving strategy, growth, and client solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• strategic leadership
• technical leadership
• global alignment
• team collaboration
• business development
• client engagement

Tasks

-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.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• master's
• 15 years
• climate mitigation
• sustainability
• public sector

What You Bring

-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.

Benefits

-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.

About Buro Happold

- 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.

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