Saad joined Tonkin in early 2024 as our National Lead - Environment and Sustainability.
With a clear passion for the built environment and sustainability, stemming from a strong background in circularity and infrastructure, Saad is an environmental scientist with a deep commitment to driving innovative, practical solutions that reduce environmental impact and enhance long-term resilience.
With a clear passion for the built environment and sustainability, stemming from a strong background in circularity and infrastructure, Saad is an environmental scientist with a deep commitment to driving innovative, practical solutions that reduce environmental impact and enhance long-term resilience.
"I'm really passionate about the design and optimisation of infrastructure to meet more sustainable outcomes and working towards our global net zero goals."
Saad is excited to collaborate across disciplines to embed sustainability into every stage of project delivery and create meaningful change for communities and the environment.
"What I enjoy most about my role at Tonkin is working with a team of really talented designs, engineers and technical innovators.
Our team really prides itself on technical expertise on bespoke and novel approaches, and we have decades of experience that can really tackle challenges very precisely in a way that suites our clients needs."
The Environment and Sustainability team
Since starting with Tonkin in 2024, Saad established a refreshed environment and sustainability practice, with a core focus on supporting existing and new clients on emerging initiatives required to reduce emissions and manage the impacts of climate change.
Since starting with Tonkin in 2024, Saad established a refreshed environment and sustainability practice, with a core focus on supporting existing and new clients on emerging initiatives required to reduce emissions and manage the impacts of climate change.
"The Environment and Sustainability Program is a response to the urgent need from our clients, for support in the challenge to build climate resilient, energy-efficient, and material-sufficient communities."
As National Lead, he has also grown the team over the last year, expanding their capabilities, focusing on collaboration and innovation, contributing to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices at Tonkin.
Supporting the future of sustainability
As an accomplished sustainability and climate change leader with more than 12 years of experience, Saad has made significant contributions to the advancement of sustainable practices across multiple sectors.
As an advocate for circular economy, Saad leads the development of sustainable solutions, informed by engineering insights. He holds a deep appreciation for the urgency of the climate transition and the impacts it holds to sustainable infrastructure.
"What gives me hope is seeing the level of collaboration that's happening to create awareness and conversations that draw attention and shine a light on so many climate issues. It gives me hope that these issues are front and centre so for many people and organisations."
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