Sustainability Director

Job Description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . 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. About Us: Our Work Dynamics business line works with some of the world's leading organisations to provide onsite solutions. In this role, you will work directly with one of our high-profile clients, acting as an embedded extension of their in-house sustainability team. As a member of the JLL Sustainable Operations team with a deep knowledge of the needs of our client’s program, you will ensure our sustainability services are effectively and efficiently delivered. The Role: Managing a dedicated team to deliver the sustainability scope and schedule for client, with particular focus on environmental reporting and a commercial building optimization program Managing environmental team with 2-3 reports Environmental reporting that includes a client regulatory reporting Own, and improve upon, a multi-faceted sustainability program, including energy, waste and water optimization programs and site audits/inspections Identifying opportunities for environmental improvement, prepare business cases and work with the Project and Facility Management teams to deliver client approved projects. Actively engaging with Facility Managers to identify and manage environmental risks, minimise consumption, and reduce costs. Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of all sustainability activities across the JLL managed client real estate portfolio, including development of relevant tactical plans and activities Meet client sustainability objectives and relevant key performance indicators and ensure processes for monitoring and measuring performance are transparent and reported Provide strategic direction and guidance on ways to effectively and efficiently implement sustainability services that meet client expectations Effectively network cross-functionally to collaborate with other JLL workstreams on the account (e.g. technology, finance, projects, facilities, and procurement) to elevate the sustainability mission and objectives, and drive implementation where most organic within the business Demonstrate innovative thinking and proactive management in bringing new ideas and solutions to the services delivery, and ensure they are rolled out effectively Develop and enhance systems and processes for delivering best practice sustainability performance and use of utility/sustainability management systems for monitoring and/or reporting purposes What you will bring At least seven years of experience as an energy or sustainability manager/engineer, demonstrating the execution and delivery of sustainability services Able to excel in a highly matrixed corporate environment and manage various stakeholders into a cohesive team is essential Produce clear and concise scope of work documentation to support contracting Exceptional communication and analytical skills, maintaining relationships within various business levels and lines An engaging leader and a willing team player who seeks to collaborate What to expect from us: As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace. This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions, and race. Location: On-site – Sydney, NSW #J-18808-Ljbffr