Sustainability Business Partner, Nrep, Frankfurt am Main

Sustainability Business Partner, Nrep, Frankfurt am Main

Nrep is committed to leading and accelerating the way towards a carbon-neutral real estate sector and we are presently seeking a highly motivated Sustainability Partner based in Germany, Frankfurt, to join the Sustainability Execution team at Nrep.

In Nrep we believe that “making real estate better” is key, and as a Sustainability Business Partner you will take an active and pivotal role in accelerating and executing the ESG agenda and contribute to a more sustainable world. Thus, the role entails a unique opportunity to contribute to solving one of the world’s most pressing problems, and to learn and grow, while playing a key role in our specific commitment to decarbonize real estate.

The role

As a Sustainability Business Partner you will be the single point-of-contact for your colleagues and you will own, communicate and facilitate sustainability efforts for the markets in Norway, UK, Poland and Germany, where each market presents its own opportunities and focus areas. Besides these markets, you will have joint responsibility with colleagues to further refine and develop the entire Nrep sustainability delivery model. Thus, your role as market responsible and as change agent is pivotal in accelerating and executing the sustainability strategy in Nrep.

The team

The Sustainability Execution team serves all business lines and engages in both strategic development projects and operations. The department comprises of specialists with in-depth knowledge of key phases throughout the asset life cycle, particularly in the digitization of real estate, sustainability, and commissioning.

We work as a team, and your key responsibilities will be enabled in close collaboration with the broader Sustainability and Construction teams, relevant business leaders, and other relevant teams in Nrep and Urban Partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as sustainability change agent covering transactions, standing assets, energy management and reporting in your markets
• Curate and facilitate the different departments and stakeholders engaged in making Nrep sustainability strategy come to life
• Ensure execution on brown-to-green strategy (e.g., prioritization of projects, funding process) and align process with all stakeholders and involved teams
• Support transaction teams in usage of right tools and templates followed by problem-solving solutions to meet sustainability targets on both embodied and operational targets
• Support on ad hoc sustainability tasks including external communication, refinancing of assets, facilitating suppliers, etc.

Your Experience & Skills

At Nrep, we seek authentic team players – caring colleagues who have a “can do” attitude and a high level of integrity. You have the drive and dedication to take a change agent role in guiding the local organisation with their sustainability approach.

We expect you to have the following experience and professional competences:

• 7-10 years of experience within real estate ESG
• Knowledgeable with life cycle assessments and certification schemes like DGNB, LEED, BREEAM or similar
• Familiar with reporting frameworks like SBTi, GRES, EU taxonomy or CSRD
• Experience with stakeholder management and change management
• Full professional proficiency in English and German

We expect you to have the following personal competences:

• Highly organized and able to monitor and process many moving parts
• Curious and a constant learner
• Collaboration skills to build networks and lasting relationships
• Willing to take a “guiding”/”change agent role” when supporting the organization
• Strong communication and analytical skills

What we offer

• Make a difference by helping create urban spaces and places that enrich people’s lives in the most sustainable way.
• Lead the industry with an innovator that is pioneering new approaches while raising standards and inspiring the industry.
• Learn and grow as part of a powerhouse of brilliant people where teamwork, feedback and different ways of thinking are at the core.
• Be your whole self in a purpose-driven culture with a strong sense of belonging, based on trust, celebration and caring for each other.

About us

Nrep, part of the global urban developer, Urban Partners, was founded on the belief that real estate is ready for change. Building construction and use accounts for almost 40% of global CO2 emissions. We are working to transform real estate from a societal challenge into one of our most impactful solutions.

Today, our powerhouse of brilliant and caring people are raising the bar for our industry. By improving the design, construction, and use of urban real estate – with sustainability at the core – we are driving change to create real impact.

Join us

If you believe this description fits you, let us know more about you as soon as possible and no later than 10 January 2025. Please attach your CV and motivation letter in English, using the apply link below. If you have questions, please contact Christoffer Terp Andersen at

We look forward to hearing from you!

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