Sustainability PDS Graduate - London (September 2025 start)

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 your day-to-day will look like:

• Reviewing existing buildings from site surveys, as built information, energy bills and research, to quantify a building's key energy performance factors
• Training in IES(VE) dynamic thermal modelling and OneClickLCA whole life carbon assessments, as required
• Assisting with and creating detailed thermal models to define a building's engineering and architectural requirements for NZC
• Understanding a building's engineering and building fabric factors to determine an efficient NZC building design
• Assisting with sustainability design guides, including principles such as social impact and health & wellbeing.
• Researching latest industry best practice, policy and consultations, for example from the UKGBC and LETI.
• Undertaking whole life carbon assessments using OneClickLCA.
• Liaising with clients to advise on sustainable design and engineering solutions
• Preparation of energy strategies and other sustainability related documents for planning applications
• Supporting clients with their property transactions through ESG due diligence
What you'll get from us: We know that your unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together. At JLL, we want everyone to feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential, and here are just some of the ways we'll make that happen.
• Support from us - The Early Careers team will be with you every step of the way during your programme. Your manager and team will also be there to guide you day-to-day. You'll also be able to share your views and drive change through our Early Careers committee.
• Support from your buddy - You'll be paired with a peer on a similar pathway to you who will be there to answer any questions and guide you.
• Training opportunities for everyone - No matter your experience or role, both our Early Careers and Learning teams will provide you with lots of ways to improve and develop your skills, from managing stakeholders and clients to report and pitch writing.
• Dress for your day - Each day will be different, so we trust you to dress according to what you're doing. For example, if you're meeting clients then it's important to dress smartly to reflect the great work we do, and we encourage you dress more casually when you don't.
  
  GCSEs - C / 4 grade or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Degree - Within these disciplines: Building Services or Engineering degree or equivalent Post Graduate qualification in Sustainable Design or similar.
• A passion for sustainable and NZC buildings
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of building fabric elements related to energy efficiency
• An understanding of the UK GBC and LETI industry standards for NZC buildings
It would be an advantage to also be / have:
• Competent in IES VE software and CIBSE TM 54 thermal modelling
• Familiar with Part L/SAP modelling
• Competent in AutoCAD and ideally Revit
  
  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., 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 honoured 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., Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.


• Competitive salary - As an accredited Living Wage employer, we are committed to paying you a wage that is fair and competitive to the industry we work in.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays each year - We encourage you take breaks from work and hope you use this time to recharge regularly throughout the year.
• 2 paid volunteer days each year - We feel it's important to give back to the communities around us. JLL set up events with specific charities and organisations which you can get involved with, such as our work with schools. Or you can use your days to support a charity or local organisation of your choice.
• Wide range of employee benefits - You can take advantage of them, which include a well-being support and resources, exclusive discounts, pension, private medical healthcare, dental insurance, employee assistance programme, season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, mortgage advice, and more., 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.
Right to work in the UK:
• You will need to have permanent right to work in the UK, with no time restrictions or limited working hours. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas, including Graduate Visas beyond the programme
If you want to kick start a career where your work is valued, your passion is shared, and your development is supported, then join JLL. Have a question? We have lots of information on our website and if you can't find what you're looking for then feel free to contact our team (EarlyCareersUK@jll.com). Please note that to be considered for a role with us you will need to apply through our Early Careers page. Estimated compensation for this position is: £32,000 The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data, 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.