Définition de poste
As a member of our Technical & Environment Advisory (TEA) team, the area where the work will be performed will be Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Due Diligence and Sustainability Consultancy mainly associated to the construction and real estate industry. The ESG Lead Consultant reports directly to the TEA Director, manages the ESG team and is in charge of the development of the Gleeds France ESG activities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Reviewing and compiling available ESG data for individual sites or portfolios (including data acquisition, data verification, GRESB, CDP, ESG Reporting, suppliers and procurement, etc.), and create actionable plans for greener practices.
Performing large-scale data management, environmental performance data analysis (energy, water, greenhouse gas emissions, waste), and support with various sustainability / ESG DD reports.
On-site auditing of properties for ESG risks and solutions to improve the energy efficiency (recommend technologies and explain the most cost-effective and beneficial routes to sustainability).
Assessing decarbonization pathways (CRREM, Net Zero studies, embodied carbon Whole Life Cycle Assessments, etc.), carbon footprints and set clear targets, develop robust roadmaps and strategies.
Working directly with client corporate sustainability team members to develop and implement such strategies and initiatives to support their real estate decarbonization strategy.
Developing climate change scenarios (measurement metrics and targets), resilience and address the “value at risk” and cashflow impact of the climate and sustainability aspects on real estate assets.
Conducting SFDR and EU taxonomy screening.
BREEAM (pre-)assessment
Renewables prefeasibility.
Advising and assisting Clients with local EU and French applicable regulations (Tertiary Decree, BACS decree, etc.).
Maintaining a high level of industry knowledge through professional development, stay ahead of changing regulatory and investor demands.
Defining and enforcing the ESG strategy, proposing business development action plans in line with the overall Gleeds strategy and assisting with the Client ESG business development.
Managing projects and the team to guarantee that the deliverables are issued within the agreed deadlines, Gleeds fees and internal quality standards.
Remaining in the remit of the role and when additional responsibilities need to be carried out, conduct this in a fully informed manner with the approval of your line manager.
REQUIREMENTS :
Degree in Environmental Sciences or similar, or Architecture, Civil Engineering or similar.
Master’s degree in sustainability related discipline is a plus.
Fluency in French and English both.
Hardskills :
Experience in conducting ESG Due Diligence in France.
Knowledge in the interpretation of national or international environmental legislation.
Knowledge in carbon/hydric footprint and biodiversity strategies.
Data-oriented.
Ability to manage teams, working effectively with team members, motivate them, and transmit technical knowledge in accessible manner.
Effective planning skills.
Ability to handle and interpret large amounts of information and confidential information.
Softskills :
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Active listening.
Diplomacy.
Ability to work within tight deadlines.
Adapting quickly to changes.
