Junior Environmental Consultant

Gleeds; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gleeds is seeking an environmental professional to join our Advisory Team, supporting Environmental Due Diligence (EDD), ESG Due Diligence and Sustainability Consultancy for Construction and Real Estate assets. You will deliver sustainability advisory services, write clear technical reports, and liaise with authorities as needed.

We require 1–2 years in environmental consulting, strong English and Spanish, a driving license, and willingness to travel across Spain and Portugal.

Formación

• Experience preparing environmental reports and technical documentation.
• Proven experience in environmental consulting or due diligence.
• Knowledge of EU and national environmental legislation is essential.
• Desirable knowledge of carbon footprint, LCA, and sustainability certifications.

Responsabilidades

• Support sustainability advisory services including environmental due diligence and climate risk analysis.
• Produce clear reports evaluating environmental constraints and risks.
• Review environmental information and relevant legislation.
• Establish contact with environmental authorities when required.
• Conduct on-site audits of properties to identify liabilities and risks.
• Prepare reports in English and translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and consultants to deliver integrated assessments.

Conocimientos

Environmental reports

Due diligence

Environmental risk assessment

Carbon footprint

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Travel availability

Driving license

Educación

Environmental Sciences degree

EU/Spanish environmental legislation knowledge

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for an environmental professional to join our Advisory Team, supporting Environmental Due Diligence (EDD), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Due Diligence and Sustainability Consultancy, mainly associated to the Construction and Real Estate industry.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the delivery of sustainability advisory services, including environmental due diligence, climate risk analysis, and carbon assessments for Real Estate assets.
• Producing clear and rigorous reports that evaluate environmental constraints, sustainability risks and opportunities.
• Reviewing and compiling available environmental information, inventories and relevant environmental and sustainability legislation (European, national and regional)
• Establishing and maintaining contact with environmental authorities where required.
• Conducting on-site audits of properties to identify environmental liabilities and sustainability risks.
• Supporting Sustainability Risk Analyses, including Environmental Due Diligence (EDD), ESG Due Diligence, EU Taxonomy Assessments, CRREM analysis, Decarbonisation Strategies, Carbon Footprint assessments, Biodiversity Strategies, and Climate Change risks.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of environmental consultants, engineers, and architects to deliver integrated assessments.
• Preparing detailed technical reports, primarily in English.
• Translating complex environmental and regulatory data into clear recommendations enabling more sustainable and resilient decisions across the built environment.
• Remaining in the remit of your role and when additional responsibilities need to be carried out, conduct this in a fully informed manner with the approval of your line manager.

As a Gleeds team member, you will have access to:

• Opportunities to develop and grow your career
• Employee Assistance Programme

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• Experience in preparing environmental reports and technical documentation. Preferably 1–2 years of professional experience in environmental consulting, due diligence or related fields.
• Experience in environmental risk assessments for the financial market is an asset.
• Knowledge of national and EU environmental legislation, particularly related to waste management, chemicals, contaminated land, wastewater, etc.
• Knowledge of sustainability topics is desirable, including carbon footprint assessment, life cycle assessment (LCA), sustainable building certifications (BREEAM, LEED, WELL, etc.) and sustainability compliance.
• Knowledge of LCA One Click will be an asset.
• Detail-oriented professional with strong technical rigor and analytical skills. Strong ability to prepare environmental reports and clearly summarise findings.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to express environmental concepts in a clear, concise, and well-structured manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Availability to travel across Spain and Portugal to visit sites, plots, industrial facilities, or Real Estate assets.
• A valid driving license is required.
• High or very high levels of English and Spanish (both) are essential.
• Eligible to work in Spain.

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences, Forestry Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other environmental-related university degrees or master’s programs.
• Candidates whose qualification was awarded outside Spain must demonstrate knowledge of applicable EU and Spanish environmental legislation and standards, acquired through academic study, professional experience, or relevant training.

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.