Senior Consultant - Strategy & Advisory

AESG is an international specialist consultancy, engineering, and advisory firm, with offices across the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Australia, Egypt and Singapore dedicated to help solve our clients greatest challenges, through collaboration, innovation, and advanced technical solutions. With unparalleled experience, gained from working on hundreds of projects, our multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Planners, Engineers, Scientists, Modelers and Project Managers work alongside our clients to deliver effective solutions that stand the test of time.

Job Purpose

• Deliver strategy and advisory consultancy services to AESGs Clients to exemplar levels of quality with a focus on ESG and decarbonisation requirements.
• Enhance quality and efficiency of work and contribute to business/team development.
  
  
  

Qualification / Experience

• Degree in a relevant subject (Engineering, Sustainable Development, Environment, Business Administration etc.).
• Familiarity or interest with Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) and/or Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs)
• Minimum of 4-5 years of professional experience preferably in real estate, manufacturing, investment, finance industries.
• Experience in ESG reporting and data analysis and regulatory compliance and materiality assessment.
• Corporate and asset-level GHG inventories, baselining, and target setting in alignment with the globally recognised frameworks like GHG Protocol and SBTi.
  
  
  

GENERAL EXPECTANCY

• Extensive experience and high-level competencies in specialised areas.
• Contributes valuable insights to projects.
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the delivery of projects in a client facing role.
• Develop and implement ESG strategies aligned with the clients' industry, business model, and UAE Vision 2031, the UAE Net Zero by 2050 initiative, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Advise on ESG risks, opportunities, and materiality assessments.
• Provide guidance on ESG integration into corporate governance, risk management, and business operations.
• Prepare ESG and sustainability reports aligned with global frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, ISSB.
• Develop KPIs and data collection systems for ESG performance tracking.
• Stay up-to-date with UAE, KSA and GCC ESG regulations and international best practices.
• Develop Net Zero and decarbonisation strategies, identifying emission reduction pathways and decarbonisation opportunities.
• Support implementation of carbon management plans.
• Advise clients on carbon disclosure frameworks such as CDP and GRESB, etc.
• Conduct physical and transition climate risk assessments aligned with TCFD and ISO 14091 frameworks.
• Analyse asset-level exposure and vulnerability using climate scenario modelling and hazard data.
• Integrate climate risk insights into ESG strategy, investment due diligence, and resilience planning.
• Support client reporting on climate resilience and adaptation strategies for GRESB, TCFD, and other ESG frameworks.
• Assist in preparing proposals when required.
• Seek opportunities for repeat work and extension of work scope on projects.
• Guide junior team members within the project team
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership / Management skills: Leadership involves effective delegation, strategic planning, and fostering collaboration across teams. Starting to develop coaching abilities.
• Communication / Collaboration: Provide clear instructions to teams, deliver feedback effectively and foster a positive team environment.
• Technical Knowledge / Expertise: Focus on becoming subject matter experts in specific technical areas.
• Creativity / Innovation: Actively promote creative thinking within their teams or departments, encouraging colleagues to embrace new ideas and approaches.
• Client Focus / Relationship Building: Maintain and strengthen high levels of Client satisfaction and feedback. Preparation of proposals and seeking and winning new work.
• Strategic Vision / Planning: Contribute to the data analysis development of reports and presentations used in the strategic planning process for specific division.
  
  
  

Demonstrated Knowledge Base And Professional Skillset

• Time Management / Planning: Responsible for overseeing teams and larger projects. Developing advanced project management skills, such as creating comprehensive project plans, managing budgets, and allocating resources effectively.
• Industry Experience / Thought Leadership: Demonstrated expertise in discipline, industry leadership through participation in industry professional groups and conferences and the development of research publications.
• Project Management / Operational Delivery: Proven expertise in discipline with a track record of numerous projects ($150k) successfully delivered independently with high level of Client feedback. Independently manage complex projects and resolve complex project issues. They lead efforts to streamline cross-functional processes and drive efficiency across the organisation.
• Leadership / Team Management Experience: Ability to independently project manage delivery and guide junior team members within the project team or mentoring junior team members / graduates. Provide guidance and leadership to more junior team members.
• Commercial Acumen / Business Development: Proficiency in creating and managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost control. Managing relationships with project vendors, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective procurement. Client oriented and contributing to commercial success of the division.
• Problem Solving / Decision Making: Generate viable options for addressing problems. Consider the long-term implications of each option.
• Employee Focus / Process Compliance: Skilled in managing employee relations and fostering a positive work environment. Assesses business and operational risks. Ensure proper implementation of regulations.
• Upholding AESG Core Values:
• Honesty and Transparency: Aligns behaviour with organisation values, mission and vision.
• Client-centricity and collaboration: Strategically evaluates new opportunities to develop client relationships.
• Innovative culture: Lead by example to instil a culture of curiosity and sharing ideas.