GWS 2026 ESG Graduate Scheme

CBRE, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate firm in the UK is seeking graduates for an 18-month programme in Energy and Sustainability. This role involves supporting clients to achieve energy and cost reductions while developing skills in sustainability management. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Building Services Engineering or related fields, possess strong analytical and communication abilities, and be customer-focused. This fast-paced opportunity offers a unique insight into the facilities management industry and helps shape future leaders.

Qualifications

• Degree ideally in Building Services Engineering or related fields.
• Proficient analytical skills and a measured approach to decision making.
• Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience supporting clients in energy and cost reductions.
• Learn to identify and implement energy efficiency measures.
• Develop energy and sustainability knowledge and communication skills.

Skills

Customer focused

Influencing skills

Analytical skills

Strong commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Building Services Engineering, Engineering, ESG or related fields

Job description

Key Qualifications

• Degree ideally in Building Services Engineering, Engineering, ESG or related fields
• Customer focused, with influencing and communication skills
• Proactive nature with ownership of tasks and duties, using initiative and can-do attitude
• The ability to work with a broad range and level of stakeholders
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Thrive on working within a fast‑paced organisation, with a diverse supply base and wide geographical spread of contracts
• Strong commercial acumen
• Proficient analytical skills and a measured approach to decision making

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

What do we do?

GWS is redefining ‘workplace’ because we believe every place of work can become a competitive advantage for our clients. Productivity, reliability, engagement, quality, brand – the workplace contributes to business results, whether it’s an office, a retail outlet, a laboratory, a data centre, a manufacturing environment, or a virtual location. GWS is uniquely positioned to deliver integrated, full‑service solutions with a globally balanced core. We offer fully integrated, bespoke solutions for clients and can support all their real estate needs – helping them turn their real estate into real advantage.

What is the opportunity?

We have exciting opportunities to join a growing Energy and Sustainability team. During this graduate programme, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting clients in achieving energy, carbon, and cost reductions. This will be achieved by learning how to identify and implement energy efficiency measures, low and zero carbon solutions and operational best practices. This programme is designed for graduates looking to gain experience within the Facilities Management industry. During this 18‑month fast‑track programme, you will develop your energy and sustainability knowledge and skills, communication, leadership and team‑management skills and you will truly get to know our client focused business. This opportunity will provide a real insight into how our clients’ sites are managed across a wide variety of sectors. This programme is focused on developing you into an Energy and Sustainability Manager within one of our dynamic teams – a pivotal role across our business providing a springboard to further develop your career within our fast‑paced and expanding industry.

Integrity

Honesty and fairness are essential to the way we treat people and the way we do business. We do what we say we will do.

Service

We go the extra mile to provide services that meet or exceed our client’s expectations. We will offer only the highest quality solutions. We expect to be our client’s best service provider in everything that we do.

Excellence

We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes for our clients and employees. We look for innovation and continuous improvement in quality, service, productivity, and efficiency in all aspects of our business.

We do not sponsor visas at the Graduate level and therefore learners on a student visa are not eligible for this programme. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans).