Head of Corporate ESG Architecture Line

The Head of Corporate ESG is responsible for overseeing and implementing the sustainability and ESG strategies within the global practices of the Egis Architecture Line.  This role involves collaborating with crossfunctional teams to develop and execute initiatives that align with the companys vision and values.

The key responsibilities include:

1. Strategy Development:  With the Principal for Sustainability Transformation as strategy lead you will help develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability and ESG strategy that aligns with the organisations overall goals and objectives.
2. Environmental Sustainability: Identify and manage environmental impact areas targets such as carbon emissions waste management resource consumption and renewable energy integration across the different practices and offices.
3. Social Responsibility: Drive social initiatives related to diversity and inclusion community engagement employee wellbeing human rights and philanthropy in collaboration with HR.
4. Corporate Governance: Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks ethics policies and accountability mechanisms to ensure compliance and responsible business practices.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders including investors customers employees and regulatory bodies to promote transparency and address sustainability concerns.
6. Reporting and Compliance: Oversee the preparation and publication of sustainability reports ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
7. Risk Management: Assess potential sustainability risks develop mitigation strategies and monitor emerging trends and regulations in the sustainability and ESG landscape.
8. Training plan: Help create engagement and momentum for the delivery of the Architecture Lines sustainability training plan.
9. Sustainability Champion Group: Help create engagement and momentum for the Architecture Lines Sustainability Champion Group.
10. Carbon Success Managers: Help create engagement and momentum for the Architecture Lines Carbon Success Management group.
11. ARB/RIBA compliance: Lead the organisation of CPD sessions to support the compliance of the architects with their ARB and RIBA mandatory training requirements. Assess regional needs for other industry bodies (such as the American Institute of Architects).

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

• Masters degree in environmental science social sciences business administration finance law architecture or engineering.
• Previous experience in ESG management corporate sustainability responsible investing or ESG research and analysis is highly valued.
• Strong understanding of sustainability principles frameworks (e.g. GRI SASB TCFD) and industry best practices.
• Indepth knowledge of ESG metrics reporting standards and investor expectations.
• Proficiency in data collection analysis and interpretation to measure ESG performance and identify improvement areas.
• Ability to lead and manage sustainability projects set objectives allocate resources and monitor progress.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and build partnerships.
• Familiarity with relevant sustainability and ESG regulations guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Capacity to develop longterm sustainability strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams provide guidance and drive a culture of sustainability within the organisation.
• Aptitude for identifying sustainability challenges analyzing complex issues and developing innovative solutions.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration and consensusbuilding skills.
• Commitment to ethical business practices and integrity in decisionmaking.

Additional Information :

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age disability gender gender identity gender expression race religion or belief sexual orientation socioeconomic background and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us your application will be assessed based purely on your experience the essential and desirable criteria and your suitability for the role. We value each and every ones contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us you will be included listened to and respected.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime