Sustainability Manager

An international, real estate investment management business is seeking a Sustainability Manager be based in their Hamburg office.

Reporting into the Head of Sustainability, you will focus on delivery of their European sustainability strategy into a diverse real estate portfolio, delivering on asset-level performance, operational decarbonisation, compliance and data excellence.

Working with teams across the business to improve energy performance, carbon, climate resilience, social value, human rights, water and waste.

Duties will include

• Delivering the sustainability strategy in multiple locations across different countries, for both existing properties and new projects, working in a collaborative style and maximising engagement.
• Work with the investment leadership to set sustainability goals, work on new development or redevelopment projects and support investor relations.
• Support the development and implementation of net zero and decarbonisation roadmaps.
• Assist the transaction team with due diligence sustainability assessments.
• Oversee building performance improvements, energy optimisation and decarbonisation projects across Europe, including assurance.
• Oversee the management of building certification processes (e. g. BREEAM, DGNB, LEED, WELL, NABERS) and ensure continuous improvement and associated assurance.
• Ensure compliance with EU and national sustainability regulations (e. g., EPBD, SFDR reporting and operational data requirements).
• Support climate risk, physical and transition risk assessments and integrate findings into asset business plans.
• Data management and Reporting, including GRESB and annual sustainability reports

Candidate MUST have

• Proven track record in a similar role within the property, built environment, real estate or construction industry.
• Fluent in English and ideally another European language.
• Experience of delivering ESG and sustainability services in the real estate sector.
• Good commercial building operating knowledge, with an understanding of European real estate markets and the challenges of operating in multiple jurisdictions.
• Great engagement and stakeholder management skills.
• Technical knowledge of building systems, carbon accounting, energy optimisation and sustainability certifications.
• Data analysis and reporting skills, with experience in data collection.
• Passion for the subject and to continue expanding your knowledge.

Desirable are

• Constriction management or property development experience
• French, Dutch, German or Spanish language skills are highly desirable.
• BREEAM, LEED, WELL, NABERS OR DGBD certifications.
• Real estate asset management and / or investment management sector experience.

The role offers hybrid working, with 2 days a week from home and requires travel to sites across Europe.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and progressive business, the successful candidate will receive a basic salary of £70,000 - £90,000 based on your skills, plus a bonus, pension and good benefits.

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