Sustainability Engineering Graduate - London (September 2026 Start Date)

Jll; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable building consultancy in the UK is looking for candidates to join their 2-year programme in Net Zero Design Consulting. You will assist in curating NZC building solutions, liaising with clients, and honing your skills in energy performance assessment. Ideal candidates have relevant degrees and a passion for sustainable buildings. Comprehensive training and support are provided, along with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

2 paid volunteer days

Broad benefits package

Qualifications

• GCSEs - C / 4 grade or above in English and Maths.
• Competent in AutoCAD and ideally Revit.
• Chartered engineer status or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Review building energy performance factors.
• Assist in preparing NZC briefs and feasibility studies.
• Liaise with clients on NZC design solutions.

Skills

Passion for sustainable and NZC buildings

Good verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of energy efficiency related building fabrics

Education

Degree in Building Services or Environmental Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Sustainable Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

IES VE software

Job description

Overview

You will join our 2-year programme in our Net Zero Design Consulting business line which specialises in the development, design and construction of Net Zero Carbon (NZC) buildings and property estates. We provide our clients with the right strategic advice, design, construction and post construction monitoring and verification for NZC building solutions. To become a formative member of our new Net Zero Design Consulting business line which specialises in the development, design and construction of Net Zero Carbon (NZC) buildings and property estates. The UK government has an ambitious target to make the UK fully NZC by 2050. A very significant proportion of the UK's carbon emissions are produced by buildings so to achieve the government's target. All new buildings will need to be NZC and all existing buildings will need to be converted to become NZC. This is an immense task and while 2050 seems a long way off many of our clients want to make their buildings NZC now and be prepared for the future. While the NZC building market is embryonic we are gathering the best talent in the industry to create the leading NZC design team so that together with other JLL business lines we can provide our clients with the right strategic advice, design, construction and post construction monitoring and verification for NZC building solutions. Joining the team now you will help shape its future and be directly engaged in the market that is going to dominate the construction industry for decades.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing existing buildings from site surveys, as built information, energy bills and research, to quantify a building's key energy performance factors
• Training in IES(VE) dynamic thermal modelling and OneClickLCA whole life carbon assessments, as required
• Assisting with and creating detailed thermal models to define a building's engineering and architectural requirements for NZC
• Understanding a building's engineering and building fabric factors to determine an efficient NZC building design
• Assisting with the preparation of NZC briefs, feasibility studies, drawings and specifications
• May include assisting with broader sustainability deliverables, such as sustainability project guides and sustainability assessments, including principles such as social impact and health & wellbeing
• Liaising with clients to discuss and outline NZC design solutions
• Researching latest industry best practice, policy and consultations, for example from the UKGBC and LETI

What you’ll get from us

• Support from us - The Early Careers team will be with you every step of the way during your programme. Your manager and team will also be there to guide you day-to-day.
• Support from your buddy - You'll be paired with a peer on a similar pathway to you who will be there to answer any questions and guide you.
• Training opportunities for everyone - No matter your experience or role, both our Early Careers and Learning teams will provide you with lots of ways to improve and develop your skills, from managing stakeholders and clients to report and pitch writing.
• Dress for your day - Each day will be different, so we trust you to dress according to what you're doing. For example, if you're meeting clients then it's important to dress smartly to reflect the great work we do, and we encourage you dress more casually when you don't.

Qualifications and skills

• GCSEs - C / 4 grade or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Degree - Building Services or Environmental Engineering degree or equivalent. Postgraduate qualification in Sustainable Design or similar
• A passion for sustainable and NZC buildings
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of building fabric elements related to energy efficiency
• A Building Services or Environmental Engineering degree or equivalent. Postgraduate qualification in Sustainable Design
• Chartered engineer status or working towards
• Competent in AutoCAD and ideally Revit
• An understanding of the UK GBC and LETI industry standards for NZC buildings
• Desirable: Competent in IES VE software and CIBSE TM 54 thermal modelling
• Familiar with Part L/SAP modelling and up to date with the proposed changes to these regulations
• An understanding of BREEAM and specifically the Energy related credits
• Experience in whole life carbon analysis

Additional information

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.

Right to work in the UK: You will need to have permanent right to work in the UK, with no time restrictions or limited working hours. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas, including Graduate Visas beyond the programme.

Estimated compensation for this position is: £32,000. The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

If you have most, but not all of these skills, please feel free to apply, as, for the right candidates, supplementary training and support can be provided.

We will only consider applications submitted through our Early Careers page. For questions, contact [e-mail].

We are an accredited Living Wage employer and offer a range of benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 2 paid volunteer days, and a broad benefits package.