Energy and Sustainability Manager
This is a regional role based in Germany where you will be responsible for implementing a sustainability program in a client's portfolio, including two major campuses in Dahlewitz and Oberursel. The campuses comprise different building types from office buildings to R&D to industrial manufacturing. You will work with a team on the account to achieve the client's sustainability goals and ensure JLL's sustainability performance meets its commitment. You are also expected to work with the wider Sustainable Operations team in the region to collect best practices in energy, waste and water management and apply them where appropriate in your daily practices.
What This Job Involves
Reporting to the Sustainable Operations Lead, you will play a critical role in driving sustainability performance across the client's German portfolio. Your key responsibilities include:
Data Management & Analytics
What This Job Involves
Reporting to the Sustainable Operations Lead, you will play a critical role in driving sustainability performance across the client's German portfolio. Your key responsibilities include:
Data Management & Analytics
- Liaise with the client's procurement team and local JLL site teams to collect and manage utility data (energy, waste, and water) to establish performance baselines
- Oversee ongoing tracking of utility usage, carbon emissions, and cost data
- Conduct meter and submetering data analytics to identify trends and opportunities for operational improvements
- Identify and resolve data quality issues, working with clients to implement corrective actions and improve data capture efficiency
- Produce monthly reports on utility use and waste data for clients and stakeholders
- Develop a pipeline of energy and water projects ranging from optimization to capital decarbonization initiatives
- Contribute to cost reduction and savings with a target to be confirmed annually
- Coordinate with site teams, suppliers, and vendors on sustainability action plan activities, including awareness campaigns and international sustainability events
- Serve as the primary point of contact for site sustainability champions and drive the champion program for Germany
- Engage with JLL facility managers to provide expert advice on all aspects of energy and environmental sustainability
- Support compliance with JLL's standard energy and sustainability operating procedures and Playbook
- Assist with ISO 50001 annual audits, F-gas reporting, and waste data assurance audits
- Ensure adherence to certified ISO 50001 processes where applicable
- Support the JLL Sustainable Operations platform in EMEA, including presenting best practices to 70+ professionals across the region and contributing to playbook and tool reviews
- Background in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Energy and Engineering, or sustainable buildings
- Sound knowledge of energy, water and waste management
- Knowledge of building services systems and the use of data analytics
- Ability to analyze and present complex energy data sets with good knowledge of spreadsheets and other analytical software platforms
- Knowledge of German legislation on energy and environmental aspects
- Understanding of ISO 50001 management systems
- Fluent in written and spoken German and English
- Passion for sustainability in the built environment
- Self-starter with an ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
- Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Flexible, self-motivated with a service-oriented personality and a strong desire to achieve goals
- Promote open, constructive and collaborative relations with colleagues and clients