ESG Manager

ESG Manager

Lewis Davey is recruiting for an ESG Manager who is competent with on-site client facing roles, comfortable with data and offers knowledge on ESG items. Leading across a portfolio of mixed-assets and working closely with other management teams, the successful candidate will drive ESG performance and embed sustainability best practices into day-to-day operations. As ESG Manager, you will have a holistic knowledge of sustainability and wider environmental, social and governance issues for the built environment.

The Role

An ESG Manager will be required to deliver services including but not limited to:

• Lead the delivery of the client’s ESG strategy across all operational sites, ensuring strategic alignment and performance.
• Act as the primary ESG lead for the client, managing all ESG-related communications and initiatives.
• Lead ESG performance monitoring, reporting, and improvement initiatives at asset level, including energy, water, waste, air quality, and social value. Ensure robust ESG data governance, including data integrity, consistency, and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Social value annual programme and Capex budget. Advise the client team with spend.
• Lead ESG-related meetings with internal and external stakeholders, providing strategic guidance and technical insight.
• Communicate through formal presentations and reports, produced to high quality standard.
• Drive improvement and innovation in sustainability performance across all assets.
• Oversee ESG performance at asset level, setting priorities and ensuring implementation of interventions aligned with client goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders (occupiers, site managers, surveyors and service providers) to embed ESG into operational practices and processes.
• Facilitate ESG collaboration with occupiers, including green lease clauses, shared sustainability goals, and joint initiatives.
• Develop tenant engagement programmes focused on energy efficiency, wellbeing, and community impact.
• Project manage onsite delivery of ESG certifications alongside external consultants as necessary, including but not exclusively, ISO 14001& ISO 50001, NABERS, WELL, Accessibility, and Biodiversity.
• Identify opportunities for reuse, recycling, and reduction of embodied carbon.
• Support DEI initiatives within property operations, including inclusive design, accessibility audits, and community engagement.

What you will need to succeed

• BSc/BA Degree in Sustainability Environmental Science, or a related discipline (e.g., Geography, Built Environment, Engineering).
• Holds professional qualification (e.g., ISEP, CIWEM, CIBSE, or similar).
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in sustainability, preferably within the built environment or property management.
• Proven experience in managing and analysing sustainability data, including energy, water, waste, carbon emissions, and ESG performance metrics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (e.g., pivot tables, formulas), Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to independently prepare and present ESG reports and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

Please note that we will endeavour to review your application within two weeks and, if there is interest in your candidacy, a Consultant will be in touch. Unfortunately, due to the significant amount of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback so if you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest.

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Lewis Davey specialise in recruiting talented people across Town Planning, Cleantech & Sustainability and Environmental industries.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Project Management