Emea Sustainability Development Lead

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
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 work with one of our high-profile clients, acting as an embedded extension of their in-house Sustainability Team.
As a member of the JLL Sustainable Operations Team, reporting to the Global Program and Integration Lead, you will support the EMEA Regional Manager in the development & implementation of the regional sustainability and net zero strategy with focus on portfolio strategy and design & construction.
This role is within the EMEA region.
**Key responsibilities include**:
Collaborate with the Regional Manager to support the development and execution of the sustainability and net zero strategy across EMEA. This includes a strong emphasis on real estate portfolio management, and design & construction practices.
Lead the implementation of key sustainability programs in line with regional and global targets, ensuring all projects align with sustainability goals such as carbon reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and waste minimization.
Work across cross-functional teams and influence change to ensure programs are integrated into business processes, particularly portfolio strategy and design & construction.
Standardize 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 teams to ensure the effective adoption of sustainability practices.
Work with Global leads defining global best practices aligned with sustainability strategy and setting implementation processes & procedures at the regional level
Ability to explore new and innovative technologies and processes to deliver energy conservation, decarbonization and pilot projects
Help to 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
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, environment, sustainability or related discipline
Engineering/architecture expertise, particularly in design and construction
Proven track record in corporate real estate sustainability
Passionate about sustainability and making a real impact
Experience program managing multiple and complex workstreams
Proven track record of managing projects and programs at a local and regional level, with the capability to run these at a global level.
Strong organizational skills and capacity to prioritize in a complex, fast paced environment.
Being able to deal with change quickly and going with the flow in consensus of the wider group
Strong interaction with people and can establish relationships with key stakeholders
Collaborative, hands on approach, getting involved, leading but also being able to listen 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
Behavioural 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 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, JLL first
Inspire - Inspire others, creates vision and strategy, energizes others
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 d