As a Principal Consultant in our Climate Services team, you will be working directly with the Climate Director as well as partnering with companies on their sustainability journey. From measuring company and product carbon footprints to setting science-based targets, designing decarbonisation roadmaps, conducting climate risk assessments, and delivering transition plans.
In this role, you will lead end-to-end consulting projects across climate topics, strategies, and implementation. You’ll work directly with clients at senior levels, mentor and develop team members, and drive both strategic initiatives and business development opportunities.
This position gives you the platform to lead, innovate, and shape the future of sustainable business practices. If you’re passionate about sustainability and eager for a role that is both challenging and rewarding, we’d love to hear from you and invite you to join us in advancing our mission: helping organisations move from compliance to purpose.
What you’ll lead & achieveProject delivery- Lead projects and convert individual service offerings into integrated Climate and ESG journeys, unlocking sustained value and impact for clients.
- Provide technical expert advice on Climate topics including but not limited to: GHG inventory, Scope 3 supply chain and products, Transition plan, SBTi (FLAG and non-FLAG), decarbonisation, net zero pathways, climate risk and regulatory compliances e.g., CSRD, SBTi, TCFD.
- Safeguard excellence across delivery, ensuring quality and consistency in all engagements and deliverables.
- Drive innovation in project delivery and software use to boost team effectiveness and efficiency.
- Help guide the creation of new Climate service offerings and lead high-impact business development initiatives.
- Act as relationship owner for Tier 1 client accounts, engaging at C-suite and Director levels and transforming relationships into long-term partnerships.
- Provide strategic guidance on Climate and sustainability challenges, ensuring Nexio Projects is a thought partner in clients’ transformation.
- Engage in sector trend analysis, contribute to Nexio Projects position papers, and influence sustainability strategy discussions.
- Represent Nexio Projects in forums and discussions that set the direction of the sustainability agenda.
- Lead with emotional intelligence and by example, creating an inclusive and collaborative environment where people learn and thrive.
- Directly manage members of the Climate team, mentoring them to achieve their professional and leadership potential.
- Support recruitment and professional development initiatives, contributing to the growth of our talent base.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration and align team strengths with Nexio Projects’ strategic direction.
- Foster a culture of feedback, curiosity, and continuous learning across the organisation.
Within your first 12 months, you will have:
- Supported the Climate Director in delivering best in class Climate-related services to Nexio’s international client base
- Co-designed and implemented strategies that significantly grow our client base and deepen existing partnerships.
- Strong track record of delivering complex projects for corporate clients, ideally across multiple sectors
- Secured long-term ESG journeys with Tier 1 clients across multiple sectors.
- Delivered thought leadership contributions that enhance Nexio Projects’ global profile.
- Mentored colleagues and strengthened project management and climate consultancy capabilities across the Climate team.
- 5+ years of experience in Climate consulting with proven success in business development and client leadership.
- Proven experience in client account management with a track record of building and nurturing long-term client relationships.
- Credible expertise in climate sustainability and ESG, with the ability to engage C-suite audiences on complex transformation challenges.
- Experience managing and mentoring consultancy professionals and building high-performing teams.
- Strategic thinker with a strong track record of shaping new service offerings and driving growth.
- Skilled communicator with the ability to influence and represent Nexio Projects externally.
- Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French fluency is highly desirable. Additional languages are a strong plus.
- Impact at scale: influence industry-wide change while driving growth for a purpose-driven consultancy.
- Leadership opportunity: shape our strategy, mentor senior colleagues, and expand our market leadership.
- Continuous growth: serious investment in your learning, and opportunities to shape your own career journey.
- Inclusive culture: multinational team, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to building a future where everyone thrives.
- Mission-driven work: help organisations accelerate the transition from compliance to purpose.
We believe diversity of talent drives our edge. If you are passionate about sustainability, thrive in senior client-facing roles, and want to shape both teams and industries, we want to talk, whoever you are and wherever you come from.
#J-18808-Ljbffr€70000 - €90000 monthly