Let’s find your next opportunity
AI Assistant: {{ chat.assistant.message }}
{{meta?.totalCount}}
results found
Sort By
{{ job.job_posting_title
}}
{{ job.job_posting_title }}
{{ job.is_cms_job ? (job.cities.split(';').length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) : (job.location_mappings.length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) }}
We are sorry there are no jobs that match your exact criteria. Try a new search term, or use the filters to continue browsing for available opportunities.
Suggested roles matches
{{ job.title }}
{{ job.title }}
{{ [job.cities[0], job.regions[0], job.countries[0]].join(', ') }}
Various locations
We are sorry there are no jobs that match your exact criteria. Try a new search term, or use the filters to continue browsing for available opportunities.
Let’s find your next opportunity
{{ job.job_posting_title
}}
{{ job.job_posting_title }}
{{ job.is_cms_job ? (job.cities.split(';').length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) : (job.location_mappings.length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) }}
What does a sustainability consultant do?
As a sustainability consultant, you will be implementing sustainability practices and improving processes for businesses to make them more socially and environmentally responsible.
Depending on the organisation you work for, your responsibilities will vary but here are some of the main responsibilities of a sustainability consultant:
- Conducting sustainability assessments
- Identifying areas for improvement
- Developing strategies that align with the businesses objectives
- Reporting on sustainability performance
- Supporting stakeholders with advice on waste management, energy efficiency, and water conservation
- Educating employees on best practices
Why should I consider a career in sustainability?
With climate change becoming a more prominent issue, countries striving towards a net zero future, and the renewable energy market expected to be $2.15 trillion by 2025 - it is fair to say there is a high demand for sustainability consultants.
If you have a real passion for sustainability, there has never been a better time to start your career as a sustainability consultant. What motivates your career? Learn about these three job benefits and get motivated to start your sustainability journey today.
1. Making a positive impact
As a consultant, you will be playing a direct role in building a sustainable future for the generations to come. Be part of creating the structure, processes, technology, and behavioural change to deliver large infrastructure programs in an environmentally friendly way.
Projects such as the Saudi Green Initiative will play a key role in achieving global climate targets. With clear objectives of reducing emissions, greening Saudi, and protecting land and sea, you will have the chance to shape tomorrow as a sustainability consultant.
2. Challenge yourself
In this role you will work on complex problems where you will apply your analytical skills to come up with innovative solutions. If you enjoy a challenge and thinking outside of the box, a sustainability career will be incredibly rewarding.
When Tom realised one's individual actions can impact the greater good, he knew that a career in sustainability was the route he wanted to go down and a fulfilling one at that. He shares how you can better understand sustainability, support ESG targets, and initiatives he has personally worked on in this blog.
3. Diverse opportunities
A career in sustainability opens up opportunities to work across several industries, such as transportation, clean energy, cities and development, infrastructure and many more.
This gives you the ability to apply your skills and expertise in different scenarios, offers variety on the projects you take on, and gives you the option to work anywhere in the world. It doesn't get much better than that.
At AtkinsRéalis , you will work on the industry's most exciting and newsworthy projects from NEOM to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. Working alongside international experts, you will always be learning and expanding your knowledge.
Engineering a better future for our planet and its people
With the surge in demand for sustainability consultants, the places your career can go are endless. Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, developing new skills and expertise, and contributing to a sustainable future is all in a day's work for sustainability consultants. Does this sound like something you would enjoy?
We encourage our people to think boldly, proudly, and differently and that is the reason why we deliver outstanding project outcomes for our clients - no matter the scale, complexity or location of the project. If you are passionate about sustainability, want to identify unique drivers of change, and solve problems efficiently and economically, we've got a place for you.
Start your sustainability consultant career with AtkinsRéalis .
Related blogs
Growth, gratitude, and going the extra mile: Sujith’s journey of learning, collaboration & confidence.
What happens when curiosity meets opportunity? For Sujith, it has meant growing with confidence and creating impact along the way.
Starting over, without starting from scratch - Jon's story
Discover how Jon’s return to AtkinsRéalis was shaped by collaboration, support, and the opportunity to contribute to projects across the Middle East from Hong Kong.
How artificial intelligence is changing engineering careers
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept. It is now part of the daily reality of many engineering professionals. Whether it is automating certain tasks, quickly extracting insights from large volumes of data, or supporting decision-making, AI is changing how engineers work and reshaping the skills employers seek. Organizations are investing heavily in talent capable of leveraging these new technologies, creating exciting new career opportunities.
How I build confidence into complex projects
Meet Aston, Regional Director in AtkinsRéalis’ Estimating & Cost Advisory team, as he shares how he helps clients build confidence in complex infrastructure projects while supporting the growth of future talent.
Risk management careers: building confidence, skills and client relationships
From graduate hire to risk manager, discover how Eleanor has grown her career at AtkinsRéalis while helping clients navigate uncertainty and deliver major projects.
Shely on climate-resilient design, village upskilling, and remote project delivery
From family favour to climate-smart homes, read how Shely brought sustainable design to life across continents.
Nicole on public service, safety, and building transportation that lasts
Meet Nicole and read how she's driving safer, more resilient transportation networks.
From humble beginnings to HR leadership: Rajesh's journey at AtkinsRéalis.
Rajesh's story shows how resilience, curiosity, and the right opportunities can shape an extraordinary career.
How saying yes opened new doors for Bharathi: A career move that changed everything.
Sometimes the best career moves are the ones you never planned. Discover Bharathi's story.
How do you know your work is making a difference? Meet Siu Hang
How do you know your work is making a difference? Meet Siu Hang and discover how data driven sustainability solutions can create measurable results.
What makes someone stay at AtkinsRéalis for 10+ years? Meet Jae Ho.
What keeps people at AtkinsRéalis for more than a decade? Jae Ho shares how growth, flexibility, trust, and meaningful work shaped his career.
Creating impact through engineering excellence
What keeps an engineer inspired after nearly a decade in the industry? Devendra shares his journey.
Related jobs
Everyone belongs
We empower each individual to shine and contribute to our collective impact. We believe in the power of unique perspectives. It’s how we’re engineering a better future every single day.