Senior Consultant / Associate - Sustainability Advisory

Cushman & Wakefield; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Consultant or Associate to join their ESG Advisory team in Germany. This role involves developing and implementing sustainability solutions for European clients, focusing on ESG reporting and carbon accounting within the real estate sector. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing client satisfaction and driving progress towards net-zero objectives. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for early responsibility, flexible hours, and professional development, all while fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration among diverse teams.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 vacation days plus special leave

Further training and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years experience in sustainability within real estate for Senior Consultant.
• Fluent in German with proficiency in English, strong communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Deliver ESG reporting services and carbon accounting for clients.
• Collaborate globally to develop innovative sustainability solutions.

Kenntnisse

GRESB Reporting

SFDR Knowledge

GHG Accounting

ESG Reporting Frameworks

Investment Planning for ESG

Stakeholder Management

Data Collection Methods

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

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 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 achieve 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.
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 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 manager and tenants
• Knowledge and understanding of ESG data collection methods with competency to support improve 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.