Senior Specialist - Sustainability

Overview

Senior Specialist in Sustainability within JLL's Sustainable Asset Services, guiding clients through retrofit, fit-out and property transaction projects to meet ESG goals, decarbonise buildings and protect assets from climate change.

What you'll do

• Serve as primary client contact for sustainability engineering projects, building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Lead client presentations and workshops to communicate technical findings, recommendations and project progress
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible insights for diverse client audiences and stakeholders
• Manage client expectations and ensure deliverables align with project objectives and timelines
• Lead and manage multiple sustainability projects simultaneously from inception to completion
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines and resource allocation plans
• Coordinate internal and external project teams, including junior engineers, consultants and subcontractors
• Monitor project progress, manage risks and implement corrective actions when required
• Ensure quality assurance across all project deliverables and compliance with JLL standards
• Review existing buildings from site surveys, as built information, energy data and research; quantify key energy performance factors
• Create detailed thermal models to define building engineering and architectural requirements for NZC
• Build complex models to system component level using advanced simulation tools
• Lead compliance assessments and modelling for LEED, local building codes and other regional sustainability certification schemes
• Analyse building engineering and fabric factors to determine opportunities to improve performance
• Align building analysis to consider regional and international building regulation requirements
• Undertake and oversee whole life carbon assessments, including embodied carbon using OneClickLCA and other platforms
• Conduct embodied carbon evaluation from supplier and contractor engagement through to developing decarbonization pathways for clients
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, feasibility studies and recommendations for clients
• Develop clear, data-driven presentations that communicate findings and support decision-making
• Present data effectively using strong Excel skills and visualization tools
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure knowledge transfer across the team
• Take ownership of project certification compliance and communicate with project stakeholders throughout the project till final certification
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and graduates
• Review and quality-check work produced by team members
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning

What you'll need

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Sustainability, Electrical, Mechatronics, Building Services, Architectural Engineering, or other related field
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in sustainability engineering or building services
• Proven track record of managing client relationships and delivering complex projects
• Accreditation of certification bodies like LEED, WELL etc with a solid portfolio of delivered certified projects
• Advanced proficiency in building energy modelling software such as IES VE, DesignBuilder, or similar platforms
• Competent in dynamic HVAC simulation tools and thermal analysis software
• Strong knowledge of regional building codes and energy efficiency regulations
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit; able to read, interpret and create technical drawings
• Expert knowledge of LEED, Fitwel and other relevant sustainability certification schemes
• Proficient in embodied carbon modelling using OneClickLCA and other platforms
• Strong understanding of embodied carbon standards (ISO 14067, EN 15978, RICS WLCA)
• Ability to interrogate Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and extract emissions data
• Experience reading and extracting information from bills of quantity (BoQ)
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, manipulation and presentation
• Understanding of project lifecycle stages and associated scope emissions
• Excellent client-facing communication and relationship management skills
• Strong project management capabilities, including budget and timeline management
• Ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong presentation skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

Details

• On-site, Gurugram, Haryana
• Scheduled weekly hours: 40