Sustainability & ESG Manager Porto

Job Title

Sustainability & ESG Manager

Job Description Summary

Are you an expert in sustainability and ESG with a strong background in LEED, BREEAM, and WELL certifications? Join our team in Portugal and lead the sustainable transformation of the Real Estate sector! We are looking for a professional with 10+ years of experience to develop innovative strategies, advise clients on their ESG goals, and enhance the environmental performance of assets and portfolios. If you are proactive, passionate about sustainability, and eager to make a difference, this is your chance. Apply now and be part of the change!

Job Description

Key role:

1. Supporting the leadership of the Sustainability & ESG Portugal team;
2. Supporting the development of the service catalogue and developing new services in line with market needs;
3. Implement sustainability & ESG consultancy services applicable to the real estate sector;
4. Provide technical support to the team and promote excellence in delivery quality;
5. Work with the client to define sustainability strategies and objectives and implement the actions needed to realise them;
6. Providing all existing information at all times and issuing technical opinions in the client's best interests, which contribute to appropriate sustainability management decisions and support their implementation;
7. Improving and communicating the sustainability performance and reporting ESG metrics of real estate assets and/or client portfolios that C&W develops or manages;
8. Develop tools, models and management processes to simplify the certification of buildings, in innovative ways and focused on improving the communication of sustainability data to key stakeholders.

- Educational background: Academic background in Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Sustainability or related fields.

- Experience: 10 years' experience in ESG, BREEAM, LEED and WELL certifications, with special emphasis on LEED.

- Skills:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
2. Proactivity and ability to carry out multiple projects simultaneously.
3. Ability to manage projects autonomously and independently.
4. Commitment to high quality and delivery times.
5. Proficiency in English and Portuguese.

- Personal Attributes:

1. Passionate: A strong commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
2. Innovative: Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to sustainability challenges.
3. Collaborative: Excellent team player with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
4. Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail in reporting and compliance activities.
5. Systematic thinking: Methodological quality approach.

INCO: Cushman & Wakefield