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Sustainability Performance Manager

Edge • Netherlands • Added on Sep 29, 2026
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This role centers on translating complex building performance data into tangible business value. You will take ownership of the firm’s ESG data infrastructure, specifically managing the digital dashboard that serves as the single source of truth for all reporting. By calculating and verifying project-level performance, you will bridge the gap between technical sustainability metrics and commercial success across European markets.

The position is vital because it proves that green buildings are not just an ethical choice, but a superior financial investment. You will be responsible for the Edge Workplace Performance Check, a proprietary tool that quantifies how healthy, smart environments directly impact human productivity and wellbeing. This role ensures the company’s industry-leading claims are backed by rigorous, scientific data and transparent annual reporting.

This suits someone who possesses a strong analytical mindset and the ability to navigate complex European regulatory environments while communicating insights effectively to senior stakeholders. You should be equally comfortable with data automation and commercial strategy.

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What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The primary mission is to serve as the custodian of sustainability data, ensuring all building performance metrics are accurately captured, calculated, and verified. You will own the development of the ESG Performance Dashboard in collaboration with IT, creating a strong 'source of truth' for the entire organization. You will also be responsible for producing the Annual Sustainability Report and delivering data-driven insights for commercial pitches. This involves staying ahead of evolving European regulations and reporting frameworks to ensure the company remains a market leader in transparency and performance.

Key learning opportunities for this job

Candidates will gain deep expertise in smart building technologies and the intersection of health, productivity, and real estate. You will work at the cutting edge of sustainability reporting, navigating diverse European regulatory environments and frameworks like GRESB, GRI, and BREEAM. There is a significant opportunity to master data automation and AI-driven analysis tools within a real estate context. Exposure to high-level commercial strategy will also help you learn how to translate technical ESG metrics into financial value drivers.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The ideal candidate brings over five years of experience in sustainability or real estate, backed by a Master’s degree in a relevant field like Business, Economics, or Architecture. You must be highly analytical and comfortable working with complex datasets using Microsoft Office and AI tools. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will need to present findings to senior clients and internal stakeholders. Fluency in English and either Dutch or German is a strict requirement for navigating the company’s primary European operating markets.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

To stand out, demonstrate your ability to go beyond simple reporting and show how you have used data to influence business decisions in the past. Highlight specific experience with building certifications or European ESG regulations that are relevant to the real estate sector. Tailor your application to show an alignment with the company’s 'smart building' philosophy. Mentioning your familiarity with human-centric design or wellbeing metrics (like WELL) will show you understand their specific product proposition beyond just carbon reduction.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

This role focuses heavily on the environmental and social performance of the built environment. You will be measuring energy efficiency and carbon impact, but also the 'social' aspects of health and productivity through the Workplace Performance Check. Governance is another key pillar, as you will manage the data integrity required for regulatory compliance and annual reporting. The role ensures that sustainability is not a side project but the core evidence base for the company’s commercial strategy.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

A primary challenge will be the harmonization of data across different European countries with varying local regulations and standards. Ensuring consistency in the ESG dashboard while dealing with third-party verification can be technically demanding. You may also face the challenge of translating technical sustainability data into a narrative that resonates with purely commercial or branding-focused teams. Balancing the rigor of scientific research with the pace of a fast-growing technology-driven company requires high resilience.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A typical day might begin with a meeting with the Innovation Team to discuss new metrics for building performance, followed by a session with the IT department to refine data automation workflows for the ESG dashboard. Afternoons could be spent collaborating with the Branding Team to verify claims for a new press release or drafting sections of the annual report. You might also join a commercial pitch to provide senior-level clients with evidence on how a specific building will improve their employees' performance.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

This role offers a high-visibility path into strategic ESG leadership within the real estate industry. By working across development, finance, and branding, you build a versatile profile that is highly valued in the 'PropTech' and sustainable investment sectors. Success in this position could lead to roles such as Head of Sustainability or Director of ESG Strategy. The exposure to international projects also provides a platform for growth into pan-European management roles.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

You will interact extensively with the Innovation and Sustainability teams, including the Carbon Lead and Head of Sustainability. These are your primary technical collaborators. Beyond your immediate team, you will engage with Development and Commercial colleagues to support building projects and client pitches, as well as the IT team for dashboard maintenance. Externally, you will deal with tenants, certification bodies, and scientific research partners.

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