Associate Sustainability Manager

At JLL, we are driving sustainability through everything that we do, across all service lines and job positions. Specifically, we are growing our Sustainability practice to drive end-to-end sustainability solutions in real estate, from site selection to decommissioning.

In this role, you will support coordination and implementation of energy, water, and waste management strategies in direct collaboration with a Global Sustainability Team. You will support processes, programs, targets, reports, and projects to achieve scope of work delivery and goals. This position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence in London and site visits periodically.

• Provide analytical and operational support to the sustainability team on energy, water, and waste program goals, collaborating with team members as needed.
• Analyse corporate portfolio utility data through benchmarking and reporting to drive conservation opportunities; improve processes and procedures for data collection and monitoring to support robust data analytics.
• Track energy, water, waste, and sustainability policies, projects, and initiatives; quantify impact, track progress towards goals, and ensure success stories are communicated to drive awareness and engagement.
• Support the deployment of sustainability initiatives including energy-efficient measures and innovative strategies, providing input on building systems and their impact on environmental performance.
• Assist with the preparation of tenders, work orders and assist with energy and sustainability projects.
• Contribute to assigned aspects of annual strategic sustainability plan, and help achieve client sustainability goals.
• Research and stay current on industry trends and related regulatory issues to enhance the program, ensure programs developed follow all relevant regulations.
• Effectively network cross-functionally to collaborate with other JLL service lines on the account (technology, finance, projects, IFM, consultants, and procurement) in advancing the sustainability mission and objectives.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking and a proactive approach in bringing new ideas and solutions to the services delivery.

• University degree, demonstrating subject matter expertise (e.g., Sustainability related degree; Environmental Engineer, etc.), recognised energy management qualifications preferable.
• Strong data management experience and ability to analyse complex data for benchmarking and performance tracking.
• Background in energy and sustainability management, with a track record of supporting energy reduction initiatives and technical knowledge of building systems.
• Ability to support technical analysis and communicate findings to drive impact.
• Passionate about working towards a sustainable future.
• An excellent understanding of the key sustainability issues for corporate occupiers of real estate including, but not limited to: decarbonisation, embodied carbon, water reduction, circularity, resource preservation, biodiversity, climate risk, health & wellbeing, and social value creation.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience working with corporate clients, commercial property, property managers and an understanding of the landlord and tenant relationship is desirable.
• Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in written and numeric work.

• Think Big - Thinks strategically, simplifies the complex, solves complex problems, sees the big picture.
• Drive Change - Thrives on change, learning agility, intellectually curious, appetite for risks, digital drive.
• Helps others - Builds relationships, actively collaborates, helps others succeed.
• Get it done - Acts decisively, drives results, passion to win, takes ownership, accountable, resilient.
• Business first - Focuses on customers and clients, business/financial acumen.
• Inspire - Inspire others, creates services strategy and supporting tactical plans, energises others.

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.