{"id":95299,"date":"2026-04-30T06:02:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/sustainability-associate-buildings-infrastructure\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T06:02:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:02:29","slug":"sustainability-associate-buildings-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/sustainability-associate-buildings-infrastructure\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability Associate (Buildings &amp; Infrastructure)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ROLE PURPOSE<\/p>\n<p>\tAs a Sustainability Professional within Bureau Veritas MCA, you will support client projects and internal initiatives that enable organisations to measure, manage, and improve their environmental and social performance. You will contribute to the delivery of sustainability services while developing your technical expertise and advisory capabilities under the guidance of experienced professionals and Bureau Veritas Global Sustainability Programme tutors.<\/p>\n<p>EDUCATION<\/p>\n<p>\tMaster&#8217;s or Bachelor&#8217;s degree (university, engineering school, business school, or equivalent) in one of the following or related areas:<br \/>\n\tPreferred \u2014 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)*<br \/>\n\tEnvironmental Science or Sustainability Management<br \/>\n\tChemical, Civil, Industrial or Environmental Engineering<br \/>\n\tEnergy Systems, Climate Science or Renewable Energy<br \/>\n\tBusiness, Economics or Data Analytics with a strong sustainability focus<\/p>\n<p>*Bureau Veritas&#8217;s primary preference is for STEM-educated candidates (engineers, environmental scientists, chemists, data scientists) given that our core services \u2014 carbon accounting, LCA, ESG assurance, climate modelling \u2014 require strong technical and analytical foundations. Business, economics or data analytics graduates with a sustainability focus are equally welcome for advisory-track roles.<\/p>\n<p>EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n<p>\tRecent graduate OR up to 2 years of professional experience \u2014 this is an entry-level programme role<br \/>\n\tPrevious experience in ESG or sustainability is appreciated but not required (e.g. internship, dissertation or academic project in sustainability)<br \/>\n\tDesirable familiarity with one or more of the following: carbon footprinting, LCA, energy audits, ESG reporting, or supply chain sustainability<br \/>\n\tKenya position: Swahili is an advantage \u00b7 C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire position: excellent French required, English an advantage<br \/>\n\tInterest in or exposure to green building certification schemes (EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, HQE) through coursework or internship is valued<\/p>\n<p>CORE SKILLS<\/p>\n<p>\tAnalytical and problem-solving skills \u2014 structured thinking and data-driven decision making<br \/>\n\tEffective communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement abilities<br \/>\n\tEnglish B2+ \u2014 Upper Intermediate level minimum (additional languages are a plus)<br \/>\n\tProficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn BV digital tools<br \/>\n\tStrong writing skills for report preparation and client communication<br \/>\n\tGood understanding of building energy performance, construction materials and project delivery processes<br \/>\n\tKenya &amp; UAE: English required \u00b7 C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire: French required, English an advantage<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00a0CORE COMPETENCIES<\/p>\n<p>\tPassion for sustainability and climate transition \u2014 genuine desire to drive transformational change<br \/>\n\tCurious, proactive learner with attention to detail and analytical rigour<br \/>\n\tDynamic approach to work with sensitivity to sustainable development issues<br \/>\n\tStrong interpersonal skills and team collaboration abilities<br \/>\n\tAdaptability to work on innovative topics with diverse, international stakeholders<br \/>\n\tProfessional mindset with a quality focus and project management aptitude<\/p>\n<p>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR<\/p>\n<p>\tPassion for Sustainability &amp; Climate Transition \u2014 commitment to building a sustainability career, not just seeking a job; motivated by purpose and creating lasting environmental impact<br \/>\n\tAnalytical &amp; Problem-Solving \u2014 structured thinking and data-driven decision making; ability to tackle complex sustainability challenges<br \/>\n\tCommunication \u2014 clear written and verbal communication across cultures; ability to translate and simplify technical concepts for diverse stakeholders<br \/>\n\tLearning Agility &amp; Curiosity \u2014 rapid adaptation to evolving sustainability frameworks; proactive learning in a constantly changing market<\/p>\n<p>WHAT WE OFFER<\/p>\n<p>\tEnrolment in Bureau Veritas&#8217;s Global Sustainability Programme \u2014 structured mentorship, training and development from day one<br \/>\n\tExposure to real client mandates across carbon accounting, ESG assurance, green buildings, supply chain and more \u2014 from your first week<br \/>\n\tCompetitive early-career salary benchmarked to local market<br \/>\n\tMonthly thematic training sessions (technical practitioner + sales formats) organised by the MCA regional sustainability team<br \/>\n\tAccess to Bureau Veritas&#8217;s global sustainability methodologies, tools and AI-driven solutions<br \/>\n\tClear career development pathway: Consultant \u2192 Senior Consultant \u2192 Expert within 2\u20133 years<br \/>\n\tPart of a growing regional sustainability team spanning 35+ countries across MCA<br \/>\n\tPioneer role \u2014 the first dedicated B&amp;I sustainability position in BV MCA&#8217;s ESA\/NWF areas; opportunity to shape the practice from the ground up<br \/>\n\tParticipation in BV&#8217;s Green Buildings Technical Tribe, connecting practitioners across the MCA region<\/p>\n<p>ROLE CONTEXT &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n<p>\tAs a Sustainability Associate (Buildings &amp; Infrastructure) within Bureau Veritas MCA, you will be the first dedicated B&amp;I sustainability professional in your area \u2014 a pioneer role. You will support the delivery of green building certification, sustainability assessments, energy audits, and B&amp;I sustainability services for real estate developers, construction companies, development finance institutions and multinational operators. You will report to the Area B&amp;I Product Line Manager and receive structured mentorship from the MCA regional sustainability team through BV&#8217;s Global Sustainability Programme.<br \/>\n\tSupport delivery of green building certification programmes (EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, HQE) for real estate, hospitality and infrastructure clients in the area<br \/>\n\tConduct sustainability assessments, energy audits and environmental compliance reviews for buildings and infrastructure projects<br \/>\n\tCollect and analyse building performance data \u2014 energy, water, waste, indoor environment quality \u2014 for certification and reporting<br \/>\n\tAssist in preparing technical proposals, scope of work documents and client deliverables for B&amp;I sustainability mandates<br \/>\n\tLiaise with clients, architects, project managers and development finance institutions on green certification requirements<br \/>\n\tSupport ESG baseline assessments and sustainability advisory for listed or DFI-funded clients in the area<br \/>\n\tContribute to B&amp;I pipeline development alongside the Area Sales Leader and Area Sustainability Lead<br \/>\n\tParticipate in the Green Buildings Technical Tribe and monthly MCA thematic training session<\/p>\n<p>PROGRAMME RESPONSIBILITIES (ALL ACADEMY HIRES)<\/p>\n<p>The following are programme deliverables developed during employment \u2014 not pre-requisites for\u00a0recruitment.<\/p>\n<p>\tProject Delivery \u2014 Enable the simplification of sustainability complexity across carbon accounting, climate change adaptation, product circularity, renewable energy, supply chain resilience, and ESG reporting \u2014 giving clients the confidence to make more sustainable choices.<br \/>\n\tSupport project delivery through research, data analysis, and client material preparation, leveraging Bureau Veritas proprietary tools, methodologies, and AI-driven solutions.<br \/>\n\tCollaborate across teams to engage with clients, assess risks, ensure compliance, and solve critical sustainability challenges that help organisations transform and operationalise their transition journey.<br \/>\n\tTechnical Learning &amp; Application \u2014 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.<br \/>\n\tApply technical knowledge to real projects under supervision, demonstrating attention to detail and analytical rigour.<br \/>\n\tContinuous Learning \u2014 Actively participate in Bureau Veritas&#8217;s Global Sustainability Programme throughout the programme duration.<\/p>\n<p>Apply Through:<\/p>\n<p>jobs.bureauveritas.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/jobs.bureauveritas.com","_company_name":"Bureau Veritas Group","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.bureauveritas.ke\/","_company_tagline":"Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services. 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