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Principal Sustainability Consultant - Cairo Based
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 32,868 - 39,442 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cairo
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Principal Sustainability Consultant - Cairo Based
Cairo, Egypt | Up to $48,000 (Paid in USD) | Relocation available (individual only)
Lead sustainability strategy and delivery across high-impact developments in the Middle East and Africa.
A rapidly growing global engineering and advisory consultancy is seeking a Principal Sustainability Consultant to join its team in Cairo. With sustainability at the core of its identity, and a presence across the UAE, UK, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sydney and South Africa, this is a unique opportunity to lead transformational sustainability projects in one of the most dynamic emerging markets.
The Opportunity
As a Principal Sustainability Consultant, you will play a key leadership role - responsible for delivering complex sustainability projects, leading client relationships, and developing the regional sustainability team and service offering.
You will work on large-scale masterplans, mixed-use developments, infrastructure projects and ESG strategies, helping clients meet net-zero, resilience and certification goals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of sustainability projects from strategy through to implementation and certification.
Manage and advise on LEED, Estidama, Mostadam, BREEAM, WELL or similar frameworks, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance.
Develop Net Zero Carbon strategies, ESG frameworks, climate resilience plans and sustainability roadmaps.
Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, government bodies and developers in Egypt and the wider MENA region.
Lead proposals, bids and client pitches to secure new work, helping to grow the Cairo sustainability team and regional presence.
Mentor and support junior and mid-level consultants as part of team expansion.
Present at industry events, working groups and thought leadership platforms.What You'll Bring
7+ years of sustainability consulting experience, ideally across the Middle East, North Africa or international markets.
Strong knowledge of green building certifications (LEED, Estidama, Mostadam, BREEAM, WELL).
Proven experience in leading projects, managing clients and delivering commercially successful outcomes.
Experience developing or implementing Net Zero roadmaps, ESG strategies or climate resilience frameworks.
Minimum 1 year of experience working on projects in the Middle East or North Africa, with local stakeholder exposure.
Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is advantageous but not essential).
Degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Science or equivalent (Master's desirable).Relocation Policy
Relocation support is available for the individual candidate only (family relocation is not covered).
Why This Role?
Strategic leadership position in a global sustainability consultancy.
Opportunity to shape and grow the Cairo sustainability team.
Work on landmark projects across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE and wider Africa/MENA markets.
Clear pathway to Director-level progression.
Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment spanning sustainability, ESG, environmental planning, engineering and digital advisory. Ready to lead sustainability across one of the most exciting regions in the world? Apply now to explore this opportunity further.
Whether you're working in the larger corporate companies or a small SME this is certainly one to take note of. Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for further info on the email below, we can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you.
Your expert recruitment consultant is Lakshman, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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