Senior Consultant / Associate – Sustainability Advisory

Job Title

Senior Consultant / Associate – Sustainability Advisory

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield’s EMEA ESG Advisory team is looking for an experienced Senior Consultant or Associate in Germany to support the development and implementation of sustainability solutions for our pan-European clients (Investors & Corporate Occupiers). As a Senior Consultant, you will be delivering ESG reporting services (specifically GRESB and SFDR) for pan-European clients and undertaking carbon accounting (scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories) within the real estate sector. You will be working to improve our client’s ESG performance, supporting the achievement of net-zero objectives and other key ESG performance indicators and be expected to monitor and report progress and trends, supporting continuous improvement.

We want our Senior Consultant to be a key point of contact for client engagements and will be crucial in maintaining client satisfaction and growth for key clients. The Senior Consultant will also collaborate with our wider real estate business both in EMEA and globally to develop innovative solutions to accelerate progress toward our clients’ ambitious ESG goals at the corporate, portfolio, and/or asset levels.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Has demonstrable expertise in reporting (specifically GRESB and with experience of SFDR) and environmental (social) indicator accounting
• Good knowledge of relevant standards from the GHG accounting (The GHG Protocol), sustainability and ESG reporting frameworks (GRESB, SFDR, TCFD, etc.) and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
• Working knowledge of EU regulatory compliance frameworks and deep understanding of the Germany regulatory context regarding ESG
• Knowledge and understanding of investment planning for ESG improvement at an asset & portfolio level, with knowledge of decarbonization planning and physical climate risk
• Experience in integrating ESG into the real estate sector, which includes tracking, monitoring, and reporting progress towards goals
• Managing and communicating with multiple stakeholders including asset management, corporate real estate teams, property managers, facility managers, and tenants
• Knowledge and understanding of ESG data collection methods with competency to support improved data completeness and accuracy for reporting and management purposes
• Versatility and ability to multi-task, work independently and collaboratively in a global work environment with diverse skillsets and cultures
• Possess a positive attitude with a flexible and responsive approach to problem solving.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in subjects such as environmental science, engineering, climate change, sustainability or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with experience working in cross-border teams
• Has 4+ years (Senior Consultant) – 6-8+ years (Associate) of sustainability within real estate experience
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including experience making presentations to clients and their stakeholders – conveying complex technical information to a non-technical audience
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, online software platforms, with the ability to use spreadsheets and data analysis applications.
• Fluent German language skills with proficiency in English

What we offer:

Early assumption of responsibility, flat hierarchies and an international and modern working environment, attractive and performance-related remuneration, flexible working hours, 30 vacation days plus special leave days, further training and development opportunities, company pension scheme.

We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team\’s capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes.

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