Environmental, Social and Governance Consultancy Degree Apprenticeship

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Environmental, Social and Governance Consultancy Degree Apprenticeship

Our ESG Consultancy business has rapidly grown over the last few years. ESG knowledge and skills in the built environment have never been so important as our clients are facing huge challenges such as climate change, development pressures, and pollution. Whether our clients are leasing, transacting, redeveloping, or managing land and buildings, our ESG Consultancy teams provide expert guidance so our clients can manage risks and constraints, reduce carbon footprints, certify buildings, and enhance sustainability and wellbeing.

As an apprentice, you will be part of CBRE’s Next Generation Cohort. You will have excellent training and mentoring from industry experts and specialists, who will share invaluable knowledge and experience with you. You will be part of a wider cohort of like-minded young professionals who you will develop with in your career. We give you the opportunity to work on world-class projects, with an unmatched portfolio of clients, so that you gain the knowledge, skills, and ability to become the future leaders and our Next Generation of CBRE.

What is the Opportunity?

This apprenticeship is five and a half years in duration, incorporating different rotations throughout the Environmental Consultancy business stream, and will result in a degree-level qualification in Environmental Science from Kingston University, London. This course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).

This is an excellent opportunity to gain the skills required to investigate, monitor, evaluate, and understand sustainability issues and to predict and respond to environmental, social, and governance challenges. It is open to individuals with A-levels, who have chosen not to pursue a degree. You will work for four days a week and have a mandatory study day each week.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Support the Project Manager with the day-to-day coordination and delivery of projects, including time and budget tracking, information management, coordination of deliverables, attendance at client and design team meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and presentations for prospective clients, highlighting ESG consulting services.
• Assist in data collection and analysis related to ESG metrics and performance to drive ESG improvement across a range of leading clients.
• Attend site visits to collect baseline environmental information.
• Support the development of ESG reporting frameworks and strategies.
• Conduct research on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in ESG.
• Help prepare presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the delivery of Green Building Certifications, such as BREEAM, by supporting necessary documentation and processes.
• Assist in maintaining and updating ESG-related documentation and databases.
• Stay informed about developments in the ESG field and share insights with the team.
• To maximise learning, we ask all of our Next Generation Cohort to be in the office on each of their working days.

Person Specification/Requirements

• A forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual with a passion for real estate & the built environment
• Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic and proactive with a positive attitude
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and good time management
• A minimum of 5 GCSES Grade C (or 4) or above including English and Mathematics (or equivalent Maths and English qualifications).
• 3 A Levels preferably including Mathematics and a Science, or related discipline. Alternatively, BTEC Extended Diploma with grades MMM or BTEC Diploma with grades DD. Overall equivalent to 96 UCAS points.
• The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
• Good MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

The Application Process

• Online job-focused testing
• Phone screening
• Assessment Centre (held in March and April)
• Interview

Benefits

• Dedicated learning and development team
• Employee discounts
• 25 days holiday + 2 days of faith leave
• Private health care
• Yearly salary reviews and discretionary bonus
• Plus many more…

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves a diverse range of clients with an integrated suite of services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services. 

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