Sustainability Engineering Graduate - London (September 2026 Start Date)

Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate services firm in London seeks a new team member to support sustainability projects. The role involves assessing energy performance, assisting in the creation of thermal models, and advising clients on sustainable design solutions. We're looking for individuals with a degree in Building Services or Engineering and a passion for sustainable buildings. Competitive salary and opportunity for training provided.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

2 paid volunteer days per year

Various employee benefits including private medical

Qualifications

• GCSEs with a C/4 grade or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Degree in Building Services or Engineering, or a related Postgraduate qualification in Sustainable Design or similar.
• Understanding of UK GBC and LETI standards for NZC buildings.

Responsibilities

• Review existing buildings to quantify energy performance factors.
• Assist in creating detailed thermal models for NZC design.
• Prepare energy strategies for sustainability-related documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of energy efficiency

Passion for sustainable buildings

Education

Degree in Building Services or Engineering

GCSEs in English and Maths (C/4 grade or above)

Tools

IES VE software

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies shape the future of real estate 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. Whether you have deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you want to apply your experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves: JLL's Sustainable Asset Services support the creation of resilient real estate assets for the future. We guide our clients through the evolving landscape of sustainability to deliver retrofit, fit-out or property transactions in line with their ESG goals and industry-leading practice. We help clients decarbonise buildings, protect assets from a changing climate, and create better, healthier places for people.

We have a diverse team of engineers and sustainability professionals, enabling us to guide our clients through all sustainability requirements for projects, combining NZC with other critical sustainability criteria to maximise opportunities to deliver best-in-class sustainable buildings. This also provides a great environment for personal learning and development. We are a purpose-driven team and aim to be at the leading edge of what we do to ensure clients are doing the right thing for the future.

What your day-to-day will look like

• 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 fabric factors to determine an efficient NZC building design
• Assisting with sustainability design guides, including principles such as social impact and health & wellbeing
• Researching latest industry best practice, policy and consultations (e.g., UKGBC and LETI)
• Undertaking whole life carbon assessments using OneClickLCA
• Liaising with clients to advise on sustainable design and engineering solutions
• Preparation of energy strategies and other sustainability-related documents for planning applications
• Supporting clients with their property transactions through ESG due diligence

What you'll get from us

We know that your unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together. At JLL, we want everyone to feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential, and here are just some of the ways we’ll make that happen.

• Support from the Early Careers team throughout your programme; your manager and team will guide you day-to-day. You’ll also be able to share your views and drive change through our Early Careers committee.
• Buddy—you’ll be paired with a peer on a similar pathway to answer questions and guide you.
• Training opportunities for all levels, covering stakeholder and client management, report and pitch writing, and more.
• Dress for your day—you’ll dress according to what you’re doing; smart when meeting clients, more casual otherwise.
• Competitive salary—as an accredited Living Wage employer, we’re committed to paying a fair and competitive wage.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
• 2 paid volunteer days per year to support communities or a charity of your choice
• Wide range of employee benefits including wellbeing resources, discounts, pension, private medical, dental, EAP, season ticket loan, cycle-to-work, mortgage advice, and more

Required Skills and Experience

• GCSEs with a C/4 grade or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Degree in Building Services or Engineering, or a related 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
• An understanding of UK GBC and LETI industry standards for NZC buildings

Advantageous if you also have

• Competent in IES VE software and CIBSE TM 54 modelling
• Familiar with Part L/SAP modelling
• Competent in AutoCAD and ideally Revit
• If you have most, but not all, of these skills, supplementary training and support can be provided

Right to work in the UK

• Permanent right to work in the UK with no time restrictions or limited hours; we are unable to sponsor visas, including Graduate Visas beyond the programme

Other information

If you want to kick start a career where your work is valued, your passion is shared, and your development is supported, then join JLL. For questions, contact [e-mail]. Please note that applications should be submitted via our Early Careers page.

Estimated compensation for this position: £32,000. The salary is an estimate and not guaranteed. Offers vary based on education, experience, skills, abilities, location, internal equity and market data.

Location: London

Job Tags: #UKearlycareers

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table.

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