Sustainability Regional Lead
Role Purpose
In this role, you will work with one of our high‑profile clients, acting as an embedded extension of their in‑house Sustainability Team. This role will support the EMEA Regional Manager in the development & implementation of the regional sustainability and net zero strategy, with a strong focus on sustainable portfolio strategy and design & construction.
The role is based in London, with flexibility for candidates located elsewhere in the EU.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the Regional Manager to support the development and execution of the sustainability and net zero strategy across EMEA, with a strong emphasis on real estate portfolio management.
* Lead the integration of sustainability principles into portfolio strategy and design & construction processes, ensuring new developments and refurbishments align with carbon reduction targets and green building standards.
* Lead the implementation of key sustainability programs in line with regional and global targets, ensuring all projects align with objectives such as carbon reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and waste minimization.
* Work across cross‑functional teams and influence change to embed sustainability into portfolio decisions, design briefs, and construction delivery.
* Standardise sustainability procedures, processes, and protocols at the regional level to ensure compliance with global frameworks and consistent implementation across all teams.
* Provide technical and strategic guidance to regional partner teams to ensure the effective adoption of sustainability practices.
* Collaborate with global leads to define best practices aligned with the sustainability strategy and establish implementation processes & procedures at the regional level.
* Identify the best tools and mechanisms to measure, monitor and report sustainability data, projects and performance.
* Assist in developing leading practice, market insights and emerging trends in all aspects of sustainability.
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, environment, sustainability or a related discipline.
* 7+ years of experience in the sustainability field, ideally within corporate real estate or the built environment.
* Proven track record in sustainable portfolio strategy and/or design & construction sustainability.
Technical & Soft Skills
Strong technical skills, including knowledge of green building standards and energy performance assessment.
* Passionate about sustainability and making a real impact.
* Experience influencing partners for shared outcomes.
* Experience program‑managing multiple and complex workstreams.
* Strong organisational skills and capacity to prioritise in a complex, fast‑paced environment.
* Ability to adapt quickly to change and collaborate within wider consensus.
* Strong interpersonal skills; able to build relationships with key stakeholders.
* Collaborative, hands‑on approach, leading while listening to group consensus.
* Attention to detail and accuracy in written and numeric work.
* Ability to obtain buy‑in and engagement from employees at all levels.
Behavioral Competencies
* 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 risk, 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.
* Inspire – inspires others, creates vision and strategy, energises others.
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