Associate - UK ESG Client Investor Manager
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Associate - ESG Advisory UK Investor Client Manager
London
Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced ESG professional to lead the strategic development and delivery of a UK investor clients Responsible Property Investment and ESG programme. This high-impact role will drive the clients journey toward Net Zero by 2040 and ensure ESG is fully embedded across all funds and assets under management.
It is an excellent opportunity for a consultant seeking to transition in-house providing the chance to apply their ESG expertise directly within a leading real estate services firm while working closely with investor clients to drive sustainable value.
Working within our dynamic EMEA ESG Advisory team youll collaborate closely with the clients Responsible Investment & Strategy Lead and Cushman & Wakefields Head of Sustainability & ESG EMEA. Youll also play a key part in shaping and evolving Cushman & Wakefields sustainability offering to Investor clients across Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
ESG Strategy & Governance
Lead the refinement and implementation of Responsible Investment policies that exceed market expectations.
Chair the clients monthly Responsible Investment Committee.
Provide expert advice on ESG integration across investment decisions and fund strategies.
Monitor market trends to inform client leadership and internal service development.
Reporting & Disclosure
Lead quarterly and annual ESG reporting including PRI TCFD SFDR and GRESB.
Oversee ESG data management (energy water waste) to track progress on GHG emissions and Net Zero targets.
Manage ESG-related investor and consultant communications questionnaires and audits.
Net Zero & Climate Resilience
Guide asset- and portfolio-level decarbonisation strategies aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g. MEES).
Leverage internal service lines and external partners to support implementation.
Stakeholder Engagement
Drive ESG integration at the asset level including capex reviews and site improvement plans.
Chair regular engagement with fund and asset managers to ensure strategic alignment.
Support ESG strategy for new fund launches and client pitches.
Engage with property management partners to ensure training compliance and efficient data capture.
Deliver training to client teams to build ESG capability.
Team Leadership
Lead mentor and manage a dedicated ESG consultant and analyst on the client account.
Contribute to a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous improvement within the sustainability team.
Key Success Metrics
Client satisfaction and account retention
ESG service development and internal team growth
Achievement of client KPIs (Net Zero progress EPC targets GRESB scores)
Delivery of personal annual objectives
Skills & Experience:
- Strong understanding of the Sustainability & ESG market principles reporting frameworks (GRESB PRI) and UK regulations within a real-estate context
- Strong experience in providing technical advice to clients on asset improvement certification improvement and EPCs and advising clients as such
- Proven experience (8 years) in ESG sustainability or responsible investment within real estate or asset management.
- Strategic thinker and problem-solving skills to navigate complex challenges and drive innovative ESG solutions.
- High proficiency in ESG data collection process and procedures and in software platforms
- Demonstrated leadership in developing and executing ESG strategies for Investor Clients and working directly with asset and fund management teams.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels internally and externally
- Enthusiastic about sustainability & ESG in real estate
INCO: Cushman & Wakefield
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
