Sustainability Associate

Experience

About Bureau Veritas

Role Purpose

Role Context & Responsibilities

• As a Sustainability Associate (Buildings & Infrastructure) within Bureau Veritas MCA, you will be the first dedicated B&I sustainability professional in your area — a pioneer role.
• You will support the delivery of green building certification, sustainability assessments, energy audits, and B&I sustainability services for real estate developers, construction companies, development finance institutions and multinational operators.
• You will report to the Area B&I Product Line Manager and receive structured mentorship from the MCA regional sustainability team through BV's Global Sustainability Programme.
• Support delivery of green building certification programmes (EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, HQE) for real estate, hospitality and infrastructure clients in the area
• Conduct sustainability assessments, energy audits and environmental compliance reviews for buildings and infrastructure projects
• Collect and analyse building performance data — energy, water, waste, indoor environment quality — for certification and reporting
• Assist in preparing technical proposals, scope of work documents and client deliverables for B&I sustainability mandates
• Liaise with clients, architects, project managers and development finance institutions on green certification requirements
• Support ESG baseline assessments and sustainability advisory for listed or DFI-funded clients in the area
• Contribute to B&I pipeline development alongside the Area Sales Leader and Area Sustainability Lead
• Participate in the Green Buildings Technical Tribe and monthly MCA thematic training sessions

Programme Responsibilities (all Academy Hires)

• Project Delivery — Enable the simplification of sustainability complexity across carbon accounting, climate change adaptation, product circularity, renewable energy, supply chain resilience, and ESG reporting — giving clients the confidence to make more sustainable choices.
• Support project delivery through research, data analysis, and client material preparation, leveraging Bureau Veritas proprietary tools, methodologies, and AI-driven solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to engage with clients, assess risks, ensure compliance, and solve critical sustainability challenges that help organisations transform and operationalise their transition journey.
• Technical Learning & Application — Understand sustainability standards and frameworks (ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, SBTi, LCA, IFRS S1/S2) as well as regulations (EU CBAM, ETS) applicable to the role and area.
• Apply technical knowledge to real projects under supervision, demonstrating attention to detail and analytical rigour.
• Continuous Learning — Actively participate in Bureau Veritas's Global Sustainability Programme throughout the programme duration.

Education

• Master's or Bachelor's degree (university, engineering school, business school, or equivalent) in one of the following or related areas:
• Preferred — STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)*
• Environmental Science or Sustainability Management
• Chemical, Civil, Industrial or Environmental Engineering
• Energy Systems, Climate Science or Renewable Energy
• Business, Economics or Data Analytics with a strong sustainability focus

Experience

• Recent graduate OR up to 2 years of professional experience — this is an entry-level programme role
• Previous experience in ESG or sustainability is appreciated but not required (e.g. internship, dissertation or academic project in sustainability)
• Desirable familiarity with one or more of the following: carbon footprinting, LCA, energy audits, ESG reporting, or supply chain sustainability
• Interest in or exposure to green building certification schemes (EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, HQE) through coursework or internship is valued

Core Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills — structured thinking and data-driven decision making
• Effective communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement abilities
• English B2+ — Upper Intermediate level minimum (additional languages are a plus)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn BV digital tools
• Strong writing skills for report preparation and client communication
• Good understanding of building energy performance, construction materials and project delivery processes