Sustainability Associate Building and Infrastructure

Bureau Veritas is hiring a Sustainability Associate for Buildings & Infrastructure in Nairobi, Kenya. The role involves supporting sustainability projects, green building certifications, and environmental assessments for various clients. This full-time position is suitable for fresh graduates to those with up to two years of experience, requiring proficiency in English and French. The associate will receive mentorship and contribute to sustainability initiatives across the Middle East, Caspian, and Africa.
Sustainability Associate (Buildings & Infrastructure)


Bureau Veritas Global Sustainability Programme ·B&I Product Line · 3 Positions


Positio ns3 — Nairobi, Kenya (ESA) ·Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (NWF)· UAE (SM


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ToArea B&I Product Line Manag erBudg etB&I Product Line Budg etContra ctFull-time, Permane ntProgram meBureau Veritas Global Sustainability Program meExperien ceFresh graduate – up to 2 yea rsLanguag esEnglish required (Kenya & UAE) · French required (Côte d'Ivoir
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ABOUT BUREAU VERI
TASBureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services, operating in 140+ countries. Our mission — Shaping a World of Trust — connects deeply with sustainability. Our Sustainability Transition Services team across the Middle East, Caspian & Africa (MCA) helps organisations measure, manage, and improve their environmental and social performance, covering carbon and climate, ESG reporting and assurance, green buildings, supply chain, and industrial sustainabili
ty.


ROLE PUR
POSEAs 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 tut
ors.


ROLE CONTEXT & RESPONSIBIL


ITIESAs 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 Progr




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Support delivery of green building certification programmes (EDGE, LEED, BREEAM, HQE) for real estate, hospitality and infrastructure clients in th

e areaConduct sustainability assessments, energy audits and environmental compliance reviews for buildings and infrastructure pr ojectsCollect and analyse building performance data — energy, water, waste, indoor environment quality — for certification and rep ortingAssist in preparing technical proposals, scope of work documents and client deliverables for B&I sustainability ma ndatesLiaise with clients, architects, project managers and development finance institutions on green certification requir ementsSupport ESG baseline assessments and sustainability advisory for listed or DFI-funded clients in th e areaContribute to B&I pipeline development alongside the Area Sales Leader and Area Sustainabilit y LeadParticipate in the Green Buildings Technical Tribe and monthly MCA thematic training se



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PROGRAMME RESPONSIBILITIES (ALL ACADEMY
HIRES)The following are programme deliverables developed during employment — not pre-requisites for recru


itment.
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 so lutions.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 a nd 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 d uration.
EDUCATIONMaster's or Bachelor's degree (university, engineering school, business school, or equivalent) in one of the following or relat