Sustainability Architecture Manager

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AECOM Buildings + Places in Spain is a multidisciplinary team based in Madrid, delivering architecture, engineering, and urban design across sectors including hospitality, transportation, and technology. At the heart of our practice is the in-house Sustainable Design Team, which leads the integration of sustainability across all projects, provides strategic advisory for the built environment, and advances AECOM’s global commitment to addressing the climate emergency.

We are now offering an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced professional to join us as a Team Lead, driving the delivery of cutting-edge sustainable solutions, leading our team’s growth, and representing AECOM as a thought leader in the industry.

**The Role**

As a Team Lead, you will play a key role in shaping the direction and impact of the Sustainable Design Team. Your responsibilities include:
**Leadership and strategy**

Lead the team’s day to day operations including project work, research and development initiatives, industry engagement and internal communications.

Develop and implement the team’s strategic plan, adjusting as needed to respond to evolving priorities.

Regularly report to senior management on team performance, resource planning, and strategic alignment.

Drive innovation in sustainable design practices through exploration of new tools, frameworks and R&D initiatives.

**Team management**

Provide line management, mentoring, and support for team members, including performance reviews and professional development planning.

Foster team cohesion, engagement, and a positive working environment.

Promote a culture of well-being, inclusion, collaboration, and shared learning.

**Project delivery**

Champion the integration of sustainability strategies—focused on net zero carbon, circular economy, health and well-being, and social value—into all stages of design. Promote passive design, low-carbon strategies, and climate-responsive approaches.

Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to high quality standards, and cost considerations.

Lead the definition and implementation of technical and advisory sustainability strategies across multidisciplinary design teams.

Conduct technical reviews of reports and deliverables to ensure compliance with AECOM quality standards.

Lead the production data-driven analyses and clear, compelling reports that communicate recommendations and findings.

**Internal collaboration**

Advance climate literacy within the wider team and company through training sessions, webinars, and internal guidance.

Contribute to the growth of AECOM’s sustainability global practice through internal collaboration and thought leadership.

Take part of AECOM Spain Sustainability Committee to deliver regionally our ESG plan, Sustainable Legacies.

**Client and industry engagement**

Prepare and support commercial proposals and client offers. Collaborate with business development teams to position sustainability as a differentiator in proposals and client engagements.

Identify emerging markets or sectors where sustainable design expertise could open new opportunities.

Represent AECOM in industry forums and professional bodies; present work and contribute to the broader sustainability discourse.

Stay up to date with current and emerging sustainability policies, trends, and technologies.
**Qualifications**
Background in Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or similar. An MSc or PhD on Sustainability or Environmental Design is highly valued.

10+ years of experience delivering sustainability in the built environment, with a strong portfolio of high-impact projects.

**Fluency in English and Spanish** languages, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated leadership in sustainable design, with deep knowledge of climate and environmental challenges relevant to the built environment.

Proven experience in client-faci