Sustainability Associate B&I
Sustainability Associate (Buildings & Infrastructure)
Bureau Veritas Global Sustainability Programme
- B&I Product Line
- 3 Positions
— Bureau Veritas Global Sustainability Programme.
Positions
3 — Nairobi, Kenya (ESA)
- Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (NWF)
- UAE (SME)
Area B&I Product Line Manager
Budget
B&I Product Line Budget
Contract
Full-time, Permanent
Programme
Bureau Veritas Global Sustainability Programme
Experience
Fresh graduate – up to 2 years
Languages
English required (Kenya & UAE)
- French required (Côte d'Ivoire)
Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, operating in 140+ countries. Our mission — Shaping a World of Trust — connects deeply with sustainability. Our Sustainability Transition Services team across the Middle East, Caspian & Africa (MCA) helps organisations measure, manage, and improve their environmental and social performance, covering carbon and climate, ESG reporting and assurance, green buildings, supply chain, and industrial sustainability.
ROLE PURPOSE
As a Sustainability Professional within Bureau Veritas MCA, you will support client projects and internal initiatives that enable organisations to measure, manage, and improve their environmental and social performance. You will contribute to the delivery of sustainability services while developing your technical expertise and advisory capabilities under the guidance of experienced professionals and Bureau Veritas Global Sustainability Programme tutors.
EDUCATION
Master's or Bachelor's degree (university, engineering school, business school, or equivalent) in one of the following or related areas:
- Preferred — STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)*
- Environmental Science or Sustainability Management
- Chemical, Civil, Industrial or Environmental Engineering
- Energy Systems, Climate Science or Renewable Energy
- Business, Economics or Data Analytics with a strong sustainability focus
- Bureau Veritas's primary preference is for STEM-educated candidates (engineers, environmental scientists, chemists, data scientists) given that our core services — carbon accounting, LCA, ESG assurance, climate modelling — require strong technical and analytical foundations. Business, economics or data analytics graduates with a sustainability focus are equally welcome for advisory-track roles.
- Recent graduate OR up to 2 years of professional experience — this is an entry-level programme role
- Previous experience in ESG or sustainability is appreciated but not required (e.g. internship, dissertation or academic project in sustainability)
- Desirable familiarity with one or more of the following: carbon footprinting, LCA, energy audits, ESG reporting, or supply chain sustainability
- Kenya position: Swahili is an advantage
- Côte d'Ivoire position: excellent French required, English an advantage
- Interest in or exposure to green building certification schemes (EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, HQE) through coursework or internship is valued
- Analytical and problem-solving skills — structured thinking and data-driven decision making
- Effective communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement abilities
- English B2+ — Upper Intermediate level minimum (additional languages are a plus)
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn BV digital tools
- Strong writing skills for report preparation and client communication
- Good understanding of building energy performance, construction materials and project delivery processes
- Kenya & UAE: English required
- Côte d'Ivoire: French required, English an advantage
- Passion for sustainability and climate transition — genuine desire to drive transformational change
- Curious, proactive learner with attention to detail and analytical rigour
- Dynamic approach to work with sensitivity to sustainable development issues
- Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration abilities
- Adaptability to work on innovative topics with diverse, international stakeholders
- Professional mindset with a quality focus and project management aptitude
- Passion for Sustainability & Climate Transition — commitment to building a sustainability career, not just seeking a job; motivated by purpose and creating lasting environmental impact
- Analytical & Problem-Solving — structured thinking and data-driven decision making; ability to tackle complex sustainability challenges
- Communication — clear written and verbal communication across cultures; ability to translate and simplify technical concepts for diverse stakeholders
- Learning Agility & Curiosity — rapid adaptation to evolving sustainability frameworks; proactive learning in a constantly changing market
- Global Network & Exposure — Work within a truly international organization serving clients across industries and geographies. Collaborate with sustainability experts and teams around the world.
- Depth & Breadth of Services — Our services span carbon and climate, ESG, supply chains, human rights, biodiversity, circularity and more — offering exposure to the full sustainability landscape.
- Immediate Real-World Impact — From day one, you contribute to real client projects shaping sustainable practices across industries.
- Balanced Technical & Advisory Pathways — Develop both deep technical expertise and advisory capabilities, opening the door to multiple sustainability career paths.
- Trust & Purpose — Through our role in verification, assurance and certification, we help build trust in sustainability. Our mission — Shaping a World of Trust — connects with purpose-driven professionals who want to contribute to a more sustainable future.
- Enrolment in Bureau Veritas's Global Sustainability Programme — structured mentorship, training and development from day one
- Exposure to real client mandates across carbon accounting, ESG assurance, green buildings, supply chain and more — from your first week
- Competitive early-career salary benchmarked to local market
- Monthly thematic training sessions (technical practitioner + sales formats) organised by the MCA regional sustainability team
- Access to Bureau Veritas's global sustainability methodologies, tools and AI-driven solutions
- Clear career development pathway: Consultant → Senior Consultant → Expert within 2–3 years
- Part of a growing regional sustainability team spanning 35+ countries across MCA
- Pioneer role — the first dedicated B&I sustainability position in BV MCA's ESA/NWF areas; opportunity to shape the practice from the ground up
- Participation in BV's Green Buildings Technical Tribe, connecting practitioners across the MCA region
As a Sustainability Associate (Buildings & Infrastructure) within Bureau Veritas MCA, you will be the first dedicated B&I sustainability professional in your area — a pioneer role. You will support the delivery of green building certification, sustainability assessments, energy audits, and B&I sustainability services for real estate developers, construction companies, development finance institutions and multinational operators. You will report to the Area B&I Product Line Manager and receive structured mentorship from the MCA regional sustainability team through BV's Global Sustainability Programme.
- Support delivery of green building certification programmes (EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, HQE) for real estate, hospitality and infrastructure clients in the area
- Conduct sustainability assessments, energy audits and environmental compliance reviews for buildings and infrastructure projects
- Collect and analyse building performance data — energy, water, waste, indoor environment quality — for certification and reporting
- Assist in preparing technical proposals, scope of work documents and client deliverables for B&I sustainability mandates
- Liaise with clients, architects, project managers and development finance institutions on green certification requirements
- Support ESG baseline assessments and sustainability advisory for listed or DFI-funded clients in the area
- Contribute to B&I pipeline development alongside the Area Sales Leader and Area Sustainability Lead
- Participate in the Green Buildings Technical Tribe and monthly MCA thematic training sessions
PROGRAMME RESPONSIBILITIES (ALL ACADEMY HIRES)
The following are programme deliverables developed during employment — not pre-requisites for recruitment.
- Project Delivery — Enable the simplification of sustainability complexity across carbon accounting, climate change adaptation, product circularity, renewable energy, supply chain resilience, and ESG reporting — giving clients the confidence to make more sustainable choices.
- Support project delivery through research, data analysis, and client material preparation, leveraging Bureau Veritas proprietary tools, methodologies, and AI-driven solutions.
- Collaborate across teams to engage with clients, assess risks, ensure compliance, and solve critical sustainability challenges that help organisations transform and operationalise their transition journey.
- Technical Learning & Application — Understand sustainability standards and frameworks (ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, SBTi, LCA, IFRS S1/S2) as well as regulations (EU CBAM, ETS) applicable to the role and area.
- Apply technical knowledge to real projects under supervision, demonstrating attention to detail and analytical rigour.
- Continuous Learning — Actively participate in Bureau Veritas's Global Sustainability Programme throughout the programme duration.