Credwell | Sydney | Hybrid

Credwell is seeking an experienced Principal ESD Consultant to lead complex sustainability projects, drive the growth of our Energy & Sustainability practice, and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the service line

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly respected sustainability professional who combines strong technical expertise with commercial acumen, leadership capability, and a passion for growing client relationships. You will have the opportunity to influence the future of Credwell's ESD offering, expand our market presence, mentor a growing team, and help deliver innovative sustainability outcomes across the built environment.

For the right person, this role offers a genuine pathway into broader business leadership and the opportunity to help shape one of the industry's leading multidisciplinary building consultancy practices.

The Role

You will

Leadership & Strategy

- Contribute to the development and implement the strategic growth plan for Credwell's Energy & Sustainability practice.
- Identify emerging market opportunities, service offerings, and industry trends to drive sustainable business growth.
- Work closely with the Leadership Team to establish annual business objectives, revenue targets, and resource planning.
- Build Credwell's profile within the industry through thought leadership, industry engagement, conferences, and qualified networks.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement across ESD services and technical delivery.

Business Development & Client Leadership

- Take ownership of key client relationships and strategic accounts.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across existing and emerging markets.
- Lead major proposals, bids, and fee submissions.
- Develop strong relationships with developers, architects, contractors, government agencies, certifiers, and industry stakeholders.
- Collaborate across Credwell's service lines to identify and drive multidisciplinary project opportunities.




- Actively contribute to revenue growth and expansion of the sustainability practice nationally.

Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

- Lead the delivery of complex ESD consulting projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, industrial, government, and mixed-use developments.
- Provide expert advice relating to BASIX, Section J DTS, J1V3 Performance Solutions, NatHERS, Green Star, NABERS, embodied carbon, building performance, and sustainability strategies.
- Review and oversee technical deliverables, ensuring a consistently high standard of quality and client outcomes.
- Provide strategic sustainability advice throughout project planning, design, construction, and operational phases.
- Manage project risks, budgets, resources, and client expectations.

People Leadership

- Mentor, coach, and develop ESD consultants and emerging technical leaders.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on technical excellence and client service.
- Support recruitment, capability development, and succession planning within the team.
- Encourage knowledge sharing, innovation, and professional development across the business.

About You

- Degree qualified in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years' experience in sustainability and ESD consulting.
- NatHERS Accredited Assessor and NABERS Accredited Professional
- Strong track record delivering complex ESD and building performance projects.
- Demonstrated experience growing client relationships and winning new business.
- Proven ability to develop and execute business growth strategies.
- Experience leading teams and mentoring technical professionals.




- Strong understanding of the NCC, BASIX, Section J, NABERS, Green Star, NatHERS, embodied carbon, and broader sustainability frameworks.
- Commercially minded with strong business development and client management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, networking, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Other Industry accreditations such as Green Star Accredited Professional, WELL AP, or equivalent highly regarded.

Why Join Credwell?

At Credwell, you'll have the opportunity to build and shape a growing Energy & Sustainability practice within a respected multidisciplinary consultancy. Working alongside leaders across Building Surveying, Fire Engineering, Accessibility, and Advisory Services, you'll play a key role in influencing both project outcomes and business strategy.

We are looking for someone who wants more than a technical delivery role. We are looking for a leader who is excited by the challenge of growing a business, developing people, and creating lasting client relationships.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to lead and shape the future of Credwell's Energy & Sustainability practice.
- Significant influence over strategy, business growth, and market positioning.
- Diverse portfolio of complex and high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with direct access to Directors and decision-makers.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Fortnightly rostered day off.
- Additional 5 days annual leave.
- Competitive remuneration package and performance-based incentives.
- Clear pathway to senior leadership and potential future equity participation.
- Ongoing professional development and support for industry accreditations.
- Strong team culture focused on excellence, innovation, and client outcomes.

If you're an ambitious sustainability leader looking to make a genuine impact, grow a high-performing practice, and help shape the future of sustainable building design at Credwell, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Principal ESD Consultant (Sydney)
🏢 Credwell
📍 Sydney