JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
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About JLL
We're JLL. We're a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.
If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL!
Role Purpose
JLL's Sustainable Asset Services support the creation of resilient real estate assets for the future. We guide our clients through the evolving landscape of sustainability, to deliver their retrofit, fit-out or property transaction in accordance with their ESG goals and industry-leading practice. We help clients to decarbonise their buildings, protect assets from our changing climate and create better, healthier places for people.
We have a diverse team of engineers and sustainability professionals, which enables us to guide our clients through all sustainability requirements for projects, combining NZC with equally critical sustainability criteria, maximising opportunities to deliver best-in-class sustainable buildings. This also provides a great environment for personal learning and development.
We are a purpose driven team and aim to always be at the leading edge of what we do, to ensure that our clients are doing the right thing for the future.
What This Job Involves
Client Management & Leadership
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
Project Management & Delivery
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
Technical Expertise & Analysis
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
Reporting & Communication
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
Team Leadership & Mentoring
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
Sound Like You? To Apply You Need To Be / Have:
Essential Requirements
Education & Experience:
Mechanical, Sustainability, Electrical, Mechatronics, Building Services, Architectural Engineering, or other related Engineering Degree
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.
Technical Skills:
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
Solid 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
Professional Competencies:
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
Solid presentation skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
If you have most, but not all of these skills, please feel free to apply, as, for the right candidates, supplementary training and support can be provided.
Every day is different, and in all these activities, we'd encourage you to show your ingenuity and leadership.
What You Can Expect From Us
You'll 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.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you...
Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of JLL. We believe in recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing all our employees with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, political belief, disability or long-term health condition.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the built environment while developing your career as a senior sustainability professional within a global organization.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
📌 Senior Specialist - Sustainability (Gurugram)
🏢 JLL
📍 Gurugram