Sustainability Engineering Graduate - London (September 2026 Start Date)


Location
On-site - London, GBR
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Estimated £32,000 per annum (salary offer will vary based on education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and market data)
About the Role
You will join a 2-year programme within JLL's Net Zero Design Consulting business line, specialising in the development, design and construction of Net Zero Carbon (NZC) buildings and property estates. This team provides strategic advice, design, construction, and post-construction monitoring and verification for NZC building solutions. As a formative member of this new business line, you will contribute to shaping the future of NZC buildings, supporting the UK government's ambitious target to achieve full NZC by 2050. This role offers the opportunity to engage directly with a market that will dominate the construction industry for decades.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include reviewing existing buildings through site surveys, as-built information, energy bills and research to quantify key energy performance factors; training in IES(VE) dynamic thermal modelling and OneClickLCA whole life carbon assessments; assisting with detailed thermal models to define engineering and architectural requirements for NZC; understanding building engineering and fabric factors to determine efficient NZC designs; preparing NZC briefs, feasibility studies, drawings and specifications; supporting broader sustainability deliverables such as project guides and assessments including social impact and health & wellbeing; liaising with clients to discuss NZC design solutions; and researching latest industry best practices, policies and consultations from organisations such as UKGBC and LETI.
What you'll get from us
JLL is committed to creating an inclusive environment where you feel welcomed, valued and empowered. You will receive support from the Early Careers team, your manager and a peer buddy. Training opportunities will help you develop skills in stakeholder management, client engagement, report and pitch writing. Dress code is flexible depending on your daily activities. Benefits include a competitive salary as an accredited Living Wage employer, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 2 paid volunteer days annually, and a wide range of employee benefits such as well-being support, pension, private medical and dental insurance, employee assistance programme, season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, and mortgage advice.
Experience
- Passion for sustainable and Net Zero Carbon buildings
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good knowledge of building fabric elements related to energy efficiency
- Competent in AutoCAD; ideally Revit
- Understanding of UKGBC and LETI industry standards for NZC buildings
About you
- Motivated to work in a pioneering NZC design team
- Willingness to learn and develop technical skills
- Strong interest in sustainability and engineering solutions for buildings
Qualifications
- GCSEs: Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Degree in Building Services or Environmental Engineering or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification in Sustainable Design or similar
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards it
- Competency in IES VE software and CIBSE TM 54 thermal modelling is advantageous
- Familiarity with Part L/SAP modelling and proposed regulatory changes is beneficial
- Understanding of BREEAM, especially energy-related credits, is a plus
- Experience in whole life carbon analysis is desirable
If you have most but not all of these skills, you are encouraged to apply as supplementary training and support can be provided.
Right to Work
You must have permanent right to work in the UK with no time restrictions or limited working hours. Visa sponsorship is not available beyond the programme.
Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc.

