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We are looking for an Sustainability Regional Manager (6-month temporary support)
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Role Purpose
JLL is seeking an experienced Interim Sustainability Operations Program Manager to support our EMEA Carbon Program delivery for a high-profile global client. This role will be embedded within the Sustainable Operations Team, reporting to the Global Sustainable Operations Lead, with primary focus on carbon project implementation, utility data management, and decarbonization program delivery across the EMEA region.
This is a hands-on program delivery role requiring immediate impact on Q1-Q2 2026 priority workstreams.
What this job involves
Key responsibilities include:
Implementing carbon project technical specifications and measurement & verification (M&V) plans across EMEA portfolio
Providing technical advisory support to Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) teams on energy conservation measures and decarbonization projects
Managing utility data oversight and site-level energy benchmarking activities
Supporting carbon project pipeline development for future operating periods
Coordinating with global metering and sustainability program leads
Ensuring robust documentation and reporting aligned with client standards
Providing ad-hoc support to Sustainability Performance Lease Assessment (SPLA) workstream as capacity allows:
Ensure assessments cover NZC audit scope, MSS gap analysis, climate risks, and landlord readiness
Develop and execute audit schedules to support SPLA program
Obtain D&C validation of costs, timelines, and resource requirements
Lead development of detailed energy/carbon and water reduction glidepath plans for strategic sites
Expected Outcomes and Benefits
ECM Implementation Support: Ongoing technical advisory to IFM teams across 23 audited sites
OP2 2026 Project Support: Technical advisory for prioritized carbon projects per established SOP
Decarbonization Audit Program: Support scheduling, planning, and implementation of new decarb audits
OP2 2027 Pipeline Preparation: Early preparation for September 2026 submission deadline
SPLA Workstream Support: Ad-hoc support to SPLA completion including OTP11 review and active workstreams
Requirements – Essential
University degree (engineering, environmental science, energy management, or related field)
3+ years experience in sustainability operations, energy management, or carbon program delivery
Demonstrated experience with:
Technical specification development for energy/carbon projects
M&V planning and implementation
Utility data management and analysis
Working with facilities management teams on project delivery
Strong understanding of commercial real estate decarbonization strategies
Experience with corporate sustainability reporting and KPI tracking
Excellent project management and stakeholder communication skills
Ability to work independently and deliver against defined milestones
Requirements – Desirable
5+ years’ experience with large-scale corporate real estate portfolios
Familiarity with energy audit processes and ECM implementation
Knowledge of EMEA energy markets and regulatory frameworks (ESOS, EPBD)
Experience with sustainability data management platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, utility management systems)
Exposure to green lease requirements and sustainability lease assessments
Program management experience with complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
Understanding of sustainability metrics (carbon, water, energy)
Stakeholder management across real estate, facilities, finance, and external partners
Ability to develop frameworks and drive organizational adoption
Strong analytical skills for technical and financial assessments
Experience with lease negotiations and landlord engagement
Behavioural Competencies
• Think Big - Thinks strategically, simplifies the complex, solves complex problems, sees the big picture.
• Drive Change - Thrives on change, learning agility, intellectually curious, appetite for risks, digital drive.
• Helps others - Builds relationships, actively collaborates, helps others succeed.
• Get it done - Acts decisively, drives results, passion to win, takes ownership, accountable, resilient.
• Business first - Focuses on customers and clients, business/financial acumen, JLL first
• Inspire - Inspire others, creates vision and strategy, energizes others.
What you can expect from us
You will join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.
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Working Environment
Location: London, UK
Travel: Nominal pan-European travel expected
Working pattern: 5-days on-site and/or flexible remote working options available; working hours flexibility required for cross-time zone collaboration as required
Duration: 6-months
Commitment: Full time (40hrs/week)
Location:
Remote –London, GBRIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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