Ref: HP881-4102

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration through conceptualization to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job - you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean-ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits, you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, and employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

  • Our newest opportunity is for a talented ESG Specialist to join our award-winning team based in our office in Lisbon, Portugal.
  • You will be involved in researching, analyzing, supporting the definition of ESG strategies and assisting in preparing detailed ESG reports. You'll work closely with our ESG team and clients to provide support on various ESG projects and ensure high-quality project outcomes.

We envisage success in this role to include:

  • Assisting the implementation and delivery of ESG projects including developing ESG frameworks and writing high-quality ESG reports.
  • Conducting gap analysis and benchmarking studies with a focus on ESG data collection and comprehensive data analysis.
  • Assisting in maintaining relationships with clients, providing them with regular updates on project progress.
  • Supporting senior team members and contributing to reporting and documentation tasks.

Qualifications

  • To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include at least 2 years of experience partnered with a Bachelor/Master degree in Sustainability or Environmental or ESG field. You will have a solid understanding of international ESG ratings, standards and reporting frameworks (e.g. CSRD/ESRS, GRI, IFRS S1/S2, SASB, TCFD) and an understanding of sustainable finance and responsible investing. Knowledge and experience on topics such as Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, Circular Economy, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services or Social Impact will be valued.

The following areas of strength will be seen in the successful candidate:

  • Excellent research and writing skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and a team player.
  • Ability to keep up-to-date with emerging trends in ESG, new regulations, and best practices is vital.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret ESG data and metrics.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognize its contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.

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