Associate Director Sustainability - Property Advisory Services (m/f/d)

Frankfurt , Germany
On-site

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Lead sustainability consulting projects, manage client relationships across the European property market, and develop innovative strategies for environmental sustainability.

Shape a better world with us

At Arup, we are dedicated to shaping a better world through our deep commitment to sustainability and innovative solutions. As a global leader in design, engineering and consulting, we partner with clients to address the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental restoration. Our mission is to help organizations achieve Net Zero emissions, enhance climate resilience, and develop robust, ambitious sustainability strategies that drive positive change.


Our work spans a diverse range of sectors, from urban development and transportation to energy and water. We leverage our multidisciplinary expertise to deliver integrated solutions that not only meet the immediate needs of our clients but also contribute to a sustainable future. By collaborating closely with stakeholders, we ensure that our projects are not only environmentally sound but also economically viable and socially responsible.Our advice includes economic planning, environmental, energy and sustainability expertise, business strategy and regulatory compliance.

Arup’s innovative approach to sustainability is evident in our track record of successful projects worldwide. We are passionate about creating resilient infrastructure, promoting renewable energy, and implementing cutting-edge technologies to reduce carbon footprints. Join us in our mission to make a lasting impact and drive the transition towards a more sustainable, equitable world.


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The Opportunity

We are looking for an Associate Director to join our Property Advisory Services Discipline in Berlin, Germany. As Associate Director Sustainability your responsibilities will include team and staff development, delivery of sustainability consulting for a variety of projects and scales and acquisition of new work/clients in the Property Sector. You can work partly remote through flexible, self-organized work.


As Associate Director Sustainability at Arup, you will:

  • Active client relationship management on the German and European Property market by engaging with clients effectively, understanding their internal processes and fostering strong relationships.
  • Drive business development and identifying market needs, tranfering legislation drivers like EU Taxonomy, SFDR/CSRD, GEG, CRREM, SBTi to services together with an established team of technical experts.
  • Lead 2 established teams of around 12 sustainability experts in close alignment with the 2 team leaders. Support in growing the teams with new skills and expertise as needed to answer market requirements. Further integrate the sustainability experts in the other locations (i.e. Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf)
  • Strategic development of the range of sustainability advisory services for external clients, as well as integrating them in Arup's multi-disciplinary teams. Align with international network of Arup colleagues within the sutainability portfolio.
  • Continue the vision and priorities of the Sustainability Business Plan for the Property sector, in alignment with other sectors such as Arup's Science, Industry and Technology (SIT) and Infrastructure
  • Promoting knowledge sharing skills and expertise in Arup, connect with the global network of sustainability practitioners in the firm.
  • Providing technical leadership to complex projects in the space of decarbonization, climate adaptation, ESG, sustainable finance and holistic sustainability strategies for the built environment at individual asset to portfolio / masterplan level

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: The choice between a full-time or part-time model, working from home up to 3 days a week and up to 20 days a year from another country.
  • Health Insurance: Company pension scheme, occupational disability insurance, mobility (e.g. Swapfiet's rental bike), daycare subsidy of up to 150 euros per month.
  • Profit share program: Unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
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