Sustainability Consultant

Sigma Earth; City of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in the UK is seeking a professional to assist in shaping sustainability strategies and drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of hands-on experience in sustainable design and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The role involves collaboration across teams to develop innovative services and requires knowledge of green building standards. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in sustainable design, construction, or advisory roles.
• Strong understanding of the sustainability ecosystem and commitment to climate change.
• Experience in delivering presentations and influencing diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in shaping sustainability strategies for revenue growth.
• Act as a representative of sustainability for clients.
• Collaborate to develop innovative sustainability services.

Skills

Sustainable design

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Relevant qualifications and certifications

Tools

Knowledge of green building standards (LEED, BREEAM, WELL)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Sustainability in shaping and articulating a clear strategy for driving sustainability-related revenue, with an emphasis on growing revenue streams, talent, and technology capabilities.
• Act as a key representative of sustainability for clients, offering strategic insights and identifying opportunities to drive revenue in coordination with the Sustainable Services Leader and other business units.
• Collaborate across teams to develop and implement innovative sustainability services and operating models informed by market trends, competitive dynamics, and technological developments.
• Maintain strong partnerships with business units to integrate sustainability knowledge across JLL, helping build internal capabilities and uncover new business opportunities.
• Support and engage with JLL’s internal network of sustainability leads to further embed sustainability into core service offerings and expand its commercial impact.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience in sustainable design, construction, or advisory roles, with progressive responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of the broader sustainability ecosystem and a genuine commitment to addressing climate change and related issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience in delivering presentations and influencing diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently, with a results‑driven and commercially minded approach.
• Relevant educational qualifications and certifications.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical thinking with high attention to detail in both qualitative and quantitative outputs.
• Collaborative and personable, able to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Prior experience delivering sustainability solutions, either in‑house or in a consulting capacity.
• Knowledge of green building standards such as LEED, BREEAM, or WELL, and expertise in energy and carbon within the real estate sector.
• Experience in driving business growth within a sustainability context is a plus.