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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.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

We are looking for a Sustainability Consultant to join our Sustainability Consulting business line. Our services begin with helping clients to define compelling visions, create leading strategies and develop challenging targets. The opportunity to work with us will provide you with exposure to high-profile investor and corporate occupier clients, in Hong Kong and the wider APAC region. 

What your day-to-day will look like:

Contribute to the overall development and growth of our Sustainability Strategy Consultancy services throughDevelop technical expertise in relation to the sustainability agenda in real estate. 

What this job involves:

On-going development and improvement of the methodologies, models and frameworks which we use to support delivery of services to clientsBuild strong working relationships with client property and sustainability teams through the provision of accurate and timely advice and deliverablesWork as part of a team to develop carbon emission reduction targets, such as Net Zero Carbon targets and associated roadmaps and action plans for achieving theseCalculation of GHG emissions (based on GHG Protocol) and reporting these via mandatory and voluntary disclosure schemesCarry out research to support delivery of services and thought leadership, enhancing client offerings and ensuring the team remain at the forefront of emerging thinkingPreparation of presentations, reports, workshops and data analysis. Delivery of wider sustainability reporting service, such as IFRS-2, TCFD, GRESB, CDP, etc. Effective time management and prioritization of tasks to ensure delivery of services to clients on time and within budgetWork in a rigorous manner to deliver accurate, high quality, engaging and client-ready outputsWork as part of a team to deliver client workshops and engagements and presenting information in a clear and compelling wayTake a client through the strategy implementation journey, through well-crafted goals, action plans and bringing the strategy to life through engagement

Interested?  An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications

Desired experience and technical skills

Required

Passionate and Purpose Driven: Enthusiastic and proactive in delivering services which support our clients in tackling the climate crisis, and driven to positively impact on our clients, their stakeholders and the environment. Emotionally Intelligent and a Relationship Builder: Become a trusted member of the team by delivering high quality work on time, and by sensitively challenging the status quo to propose service innovations.    Problem Solver and Critical Thinker: Have strong data analysis abilities, identifying trends and patterns in data to deliver insight to the client. Can structure, analyse and present findings in a clear way with minimal guidance. A Team Player: Supportive of colleagues’ professional development, providing guidance and constructive feedback with empathy while participating in an open culture which seeks to achieve shared success. Curious, Inquiring and Proactive: An agile mind which seeks out answers and has a love of learning, stays at the cutting edge of sustainability and uses knowledge to drive continuous improvement in our services.

Required Skills and Experience:

A degree (in an analytical field such as engineering or economics) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant role e.g. sustainability or professional services, delivering strategy or advisory work. Excellent skills with Excel (or other analytical tool) – analysing, interpreting and visualising data Excellent written and oral communication skills – able to synthesise information and to draft reports, prepare and deliver presentations to very high standards Excellent attention to detail and accuracy across all work, whether written, verbal or numerical 

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!

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do, and we’re honoured to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally. Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

Location:

On-site –Hong Kong, SAR, China

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

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