Careers – Accra

Adjaye Associates are seeking a Sustainability Lead to inform, drive and lead our sustainability ambitions and provide leadership to our team of designers across our three global offices in Accra, London and New York. As this is a global position, applications are welcome from those who are local to either our Accra, London or New York office.

The ideal candidate will have a background in sustainability and architecture for an integrated approach to design and research.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and lead our strategic sustainability objectives
• Advise and guide on how we can operate more sustainably as a practice, and in our firm culture.
• Develop and implement policies and guidance to support sustainable design
• Create and maintain sustainability resources for our teams to use
• Act as a source of knowledge for the studios, providing/sourcing expert advice around sustainability in design
• Stay up to date with current legislation and actively research changing legislation that impacts sustainable design practices
• Establish targets, monitor and reduce Adjaye Associates environmental impact
• Environmental assessments of projects, producing cohesive assessments and reports to share with key stakeholders
• Develop and implement sustainability tools for our project teams to use.
• Lead regular project reviews and assessments
• Support project teams to produce sustainable design strategies and systems
• Input to PR, marketing and bid activities in regards to sustainability
• Engage and participate in sustainability focused activities within the wider construction industry
• Lead the ISO:14001 Sustainability Group, ensuring continued success at certification.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum 5 years working at a senior level in the field of Sustainability and Architecture (or related field)
• Global understanding of legislation in relation to sustainability and the environment
• Thorough knowledge of sustainable design strategies including technologies and materials
• Self-motivated with intellectual curiosity and a passion for design, the environment and sustainable practices.
• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at any given time.
• Experience with project performance analysis
• Experience leading/contributing to initiatives such as ISO:14001, BCorp, Net Zero
• Experience working with Senior Leadership teams to deliver company objectives
• Ability to lead, train and mentor others successfully
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Sustainability, Architecture or related field
• Sustainability qualifications such as LEED, BREEAM etc preferred but not essential

Applying

• Email ghcareers@adjaye.com with a subject title of: ‘Sustainability Lead’.
• Include Cover Letter and Resume in PDF format not to exceed 10MB to ghcareers@adjaye.com with the respective job title in the subject line.

Adjaye Associates believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building an inclusive team. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including national origin or citizenship.