Sustainable Transformation Lead

Ferrovial; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global infrastructure company is looking for a Sustainability Lead to drive sustainability and innovation initiatives. The role involves implementing advanced technologies, measuring emissions, and collaborating with teams to enhance sustainable practices. Candidates must possess a degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences, with at least 8 years of experience, including 3 years in sustainability projects. Fluency in English is required. Join us to make an impact in the sustainability landscape!

Formación

• Minimum 8 years of experience in sustainability or digital transformation.
• 3+ years leading innovation projects.
• Experience in measuring and reporting emissions (GHG Protocol, etc.).
• Knowledge of certification processes (LEED, BREEAM).
• Fluent English (C1) required.

Responsabilidades

• Drive sustainability through innovative technologies and practices.
• Report and measure environmental indicators.
• Promote IoT and digital solutions for monitoring consumption.
• Ensure compliance with certification standards for key projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on innovative solutions.
• Identify funding opportunities for sustainability projects.

Conocimientos

Sustainability project management

Strategic decision-making

Data integration and automation

Environmental reporting

Collaborative work

Fluent English (C1)

Educación

University degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences

Master’s in sustainability, innovation or digital transformation

Descripción del empleo

Description

About The Role

Ferrovial is seeking a Sustainability Lead who is passionate about sustainability and innovation to drive competitiveness, leads ESG transformation, and delivers sustainable value within the corporate innovation team by spearheading advanced technologies and shaping impactful projects across both the company and the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sustainability as a value lever for the company by implementing more efficient and innovative technologies and adopting sustainable practices that increase asset value.
• Facilitate the measurement and reporting of environmental and emissions indicators (Scopes 1, 2, and 3), as well as other ESG impacts, through process automation and digitalization.
• Promote intelligent monitoring of consumption and emissions using IoT solutions and digital platforms, integrating data for strategic decision‑making.
• Incorporate AI into the management of certification processes (Envision, LEED, BREEAM), ensuring compliance with international standards in key projects (data centers, infrastructure, energy).
• Provide analytical tools to identify critical issues affecting the company's sustainability, such as energy consumption, waste management, or the use of natural resources, among others.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (innovation, digital, operations, engineering) and with the ecosystem of partners, startups, and public organizations to scale innovative solutions.
• Promote experimentation and validation of new sustainable technologies and business models (automation, AI, alternative energies, circularity).
• Participate in identifying and managing public and private funding opportunities for sustainability and innovation projects.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, or similar. Master’s in sustainability, innovation, or digital transformation is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience, with at least 3 years leading innovation projects in sustainability and / or digital transformation.
• Experience in measurement, reporting, and verification of emissions (GHG Protocol, SBTi, GRI), integrating automated data and ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of certification processes (Envision, LEED, BREEAM) and ESG project management.
• Experience in process digitalization, data integration and automation, and use of analytical tools for decision‑making.
• Identification and management of climate risks, designing resilient infrastructures adapted to climate change.
• Measuring and reporting the social and environmental value of projects, aligning with the SDGs and ensuring the social license to operate.
• Ability to work in collaborative and multidisciplinary environments, with strategic vision and results orientation.
• Fluent English (C1).

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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