Associate, Sustainability Consulting London, England
Job description
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
We are looking for an Associate for the JLL Sustainability Consultancy team
The Sustainability Consultancy team at JLL is the largest real estate sustainability consultancy in Europe, with over 20 years’ experience in delivering sustainability advice to the real estate sector. We use our leading sustainability expertise to support, challenge and inspire our people and clients to create a prosperous economy, a flourishing society and a healthy environment.
For more than 20 years, our sustainability consultancy has been helping clients develop ambitious sustainability action plans as well as supporting them to implement practical actions. Our services include:
Sustainability strategy
Net Zero Carbon and Science-Based Targets
Climate risk assessment
Energy and carbon management
Data management
Compliance and de-risking
Social impact
Reporting and communications
Come join a team where your colleagues will share your passion and support your professional development, and where you can develop a career knowing your work supports a better future.
Role Purpose
This role will be to deliver our full range of strategic and asset level services, acting as Account Manager to some of our large clients and project managing large consultancy projects, with a focus on: Sustainability Strategy; Energy and Carbon Management; Data Management; Social Impact and Reporting & Communications. Your responsibilities will include helping to win new business, managing small teams, resource planning, budgeting and financial management.
What the role involves
Take responsibility for delivery of our services to clients
Develop client relationships and deliver consultancy advice to clients on a wide range of sustainability topics (delivered via presentations, written reports and in face to face meetings)
Work under minimal supervision and take responsibility for the delivery of work to key clients
Plan and manage projects to ensure deadlines are realistic and met on time
Work in a collaborative manner with other staff within Jones Lang LaSalle and our supply chain, including Data Platforms, Auditors, Engineers, Marketing, PR, Designers and Copywriters
Provide support to junior staff to enable the development of their consultancy and professional skills
Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications
Desired experience and technical skills
Understanding in:
Sustainable development and corporate responsibility strategy development
Sustainability Strategy
Sustainability reporting and/or financial reporting
Energy and carbon management
Excellent written and visual communications skills
Attention to detail and accuracy in written, visual and numeric work and problem solving
Ability to quickly assimilate varied and often technical detail, identifying and conveying the resulting strategic recommendations in coherent, robust, accessible messages
Relevant academic or work experience in the sustainability, consultancy and/or property sector
Experience in, or an ability to get up to speed with relevant sustainability standards such as: GRESB, EPRA, INREV, GRI, UNPRI, AA1000, SFDR and TCFD
Passionate about sustainability.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
