Preconstruction Sustainability Lead (Frankfurt)

The Preconstruction Sustainability Lead will manage input into bids and tenders and support projects during preconstruction services agreements (PCSA's). You will be a technical expert in their field, assisting project teams to navigate requirements such as BREEAM, LEED and Whole Life Carbon targets. You will cooperate with internal and external stakeholders to direct decisions and activities towards sustainable and compliant outcomes that align with project objectives. You will interact and work with the resistance function to align business activities with the sustainability strategy “Build Beyond” Tender & Bid Support Champion sustainability in competitive bids, ensuring tender responses articulate clear, compliant, and innovative environmental, social value and governance propositions Collaborate with estimators, planners, and bid managers to develop costed solutions, search as low-carbon materials, building certifications, environmental mitigation, regional permits Analysing information during preconstruction and advising on environmental risks and opportunities Preconstruction Services Agreements Managing sustainability deliverables during PCSA's, building on the work done during the tender period to deliver on client priorities and set projects up success on sustainability Manage the impact of design iterations during PCSA's to ensure that client carbon and green building certifications remain on track Manage environmental permit applications and environmental site surveys during PCSA's so that permits are approved in time Carbon and Lifecycle Analysis Oversee early-stage design and operational carbon assessments using whole life carbon and lifecycle tools to inform value engineering, material choices, and procurement routes Review and challenge carbon narratives and assumptions to improve credibility and competitiveness in bids Design & Technical Advisory Work with design teams and consultants to ensure sustainability is embedded into early-stage design briefs and option appraisals Influence decisions around themes such as energy strategy, biodiversity, water efficiency, and indoor environmental quality prior to design freeze Client and Stakeholder Engagement Prepare engaging content for client interviews and workshops, positioning the business as a thought leader in responsible construction Translate complex topics into clear, actionable strategies for internal and external stakeholders Innovation and Best Practice Identify emerging trends, standards, and technologies and increase into bid approaches and preconstruction methodologies Drive innovation in how is evidenced and quantified in bids (e.g. digital tools, dashboards, scenario analysis) Risk and Compliance Management Ensure bids comply with relevant sustainability regulations, planning conditions, and third-party certification schemes (e.g. LEED, BREEAM, WELL, DGNB) Assess and manage ESG risks in preconstruction, including reputational, regulatory, and delivery-related risks Capacity Building Mentor and upskill bid teams, estimators, planners, and designers on sustainability opportunities and expectations Develop tools, templates, and guidance notes to ensure consistent and high-quality sustainability inputs across regions Performance Tracking and Handover Define sustainability KPIs for preconstruction and ensure a smooth handover to project delivery teams, with clear expectations, baselines, and commitments Support lessons learned and feedback loops to refine future preconstruction approaches

Qualifications Essential A qualification in an environment / sustainability engineering / architectural discipline Desirable LEED / BREEAM / WELL / DGNB / GREENSTAR (or other) qualification as a practitioner or assessor Experience Essential 3+ years' experience in construction sustainability Experience with WLC assessments / LCA assessments and costing low carbon solutions Desirable Exposure to preconstruction and bidding and tendering Experience working in a professional environment for a tier 1 contractor Strong commercial awareness and has demonstratable experience with “costing sustainability” Experience conducting building emission LCAs with software search as OneClick Core skills Essential Competent with Microsoft Office packages; Word, Excel PowerPoint Clear, effective verbal communicator with strong interpersonal skills Accustomed to report writing and when required presenting to varying audiences Desirable Familiarity with tools such as IES VE, OneClick LCA, Energy Plus, Revit, and other modelling/assessment platforms. Other requirements Essential Must hold a driving licence applicable for region / country of the role origin Knowledge of environmental and social global megatrends Desirable Confident speaker and distract to talk / present to internal and external senior construction industry peers A member (any status) of a professional body linked to ESG or environment search as IEMA or IES Other requirements: To facilitate the responsibilities of the role of the post-holder may need to travel nationally on occasions The role will directly report into the Principal Sustainability Lead for preconstruction and integration to Project Directors Benefits are linked to the role grade and current business offering The role will be based out of the TSL Frankfurt Office, with attendance to TSL Sites when required

To facilitate the responsibilities of the role of the post-holder may need to travel nationally on occasions The role will directly report into the Principal Sustainability Lead for preconstruction and integration to Project Directors Benefits are linked to the role grade and current business offering The role will be based out of the TSL Frankfurt Office, with attendance to TSL Sites when required