Job role:  LCA Circular Specialist in Transport Energy

Key  words:                            Lifecycle  (impact) Assessment, Transport and Automotive, Innovation, Circular Economy,  Materials and Energy, Sustainability

Level:                                     Minimum  2 years work experience

Organisation type:               Research  and Consultancy in Zero Emission Mobility, Not-for-profit

Contract:                                Permanent, full-time at  37 hours/week

Salary and benefits:             Tbd,  incl. holiday allowance, 27 days paid leave and pension 

Location:                                Amsterdam  or Barcelona

Closing date:                         31 March 2023

Do  you know your way around Life Cycle Assessments and want to dive deeper into  the world of zero emission mobility? Then we may have the perfect opportunity  for you!

WHO WE ARE

At Cenex Nederland it is our mission to support our customers and partners in making the world a better place to live and travel in. As a not-for-profit Consultancy and Research Technology organisation we provide independent expertise for our customers and partners. Our expertise focuses on zero-emission transport, the energy infrastructure it requires as well as adopting the circular economy principles as part of the transition to sustainable mobility.

We are a growing team with complementing specialisms. We believe in fostering a work environment that is supportive and encourages self-initiative and independence. You would join a fun and professional team where sustainability and innovation is considered ‘business as usual’! Working hours may vary, but mostly fall between 8.30 (for early birds) and 18:00 (for afternoon thrivers). Whether this is in the office, home, or another (NL/EU) location…or even traveling elsewhere for one of your projects, there is flexibility.

Following the motto 'Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much' we work together with companies and industry networks, knowledge partners, public organisations and governments. The team also often works together with our strategic partner 'Cenex' in the UK, an organisation of over 40 professionals with complementing knowledge and expertise. Amsterdam may be our hometown, but our activities and ambitious agenda have an international reach as we often work in international projects, with customers both in and outside of the Netherlands.

YOUR ROLE

The world of mobility is changing fast. Not only are electric and hydrogen powered vehicles becoming part of the transport and energy landscape, but the lifecycle impact and circular economy within the industry’s value chain is gaining much traction. Should you join the team as our new colleague, you will be providing expertise in our research, demonstration and consultancy projects. Your daily activities could vary from:

• Project management (of consultancy and EU-funded innovation projects) in the field of transport and renewables
• Research, modelling, and analysis of the environmental, social and economic lifecycle impact of products within the transport and energy industries
• Leading the development of eco-design tools for e-mobility sector
• Leading the development of circular economy policy frameworks, guidelines and strategies (with regards to e-mobility) to support the local and national governments
• Client and partner engagement (industry parties, public sector, knowledge institutes, etc)
• Attending and presenting at conferences and organising workshops
• Writing of customer and public-facing reports and other forms of publications

YOUR PROFILE

The role of (Technical) Specialist within Cenex NL can cover a range of specialisms at different experience levels. For this role we are looking for a new colleague who meets the following requirements:

Essential

• At least 2 years of experience in roles related to sustainability consulting or other relevant experience
• Demonstrated project management experience and ability to responsible manage multiple projects
• Experience in using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software and other tools to quantify environmental, social and economic impact
• Relevant Master’s degree (such as Industrial Ecology, Industrial Design, Engineering, Environmental Sciences)
• Good understanding of circular economy principles
• Comfortable self-starter and completer of assignments
• Enjoy working in teams, an integral part of many of our projects
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Able to deliver value and quality to our customers and partners (verbally and written)
• Excellent communicator (in person, presentations, writing reports)
• Existing work-permit to work in Netherlands or Spain (currently we are unable to be a visa sponsor)
• Willing and able to travel (inter)nationally with some regularity
• Strong affinity / experience with mobility, transport, and energy sectors and related technologies

We only  accept applications from candidates who are either EU-citizens or already have  a valid work permit.

Desirable 

• Dutch/Spanish (at minimum A2 level) and/or additional languages
• Experience with (EU) funding programmes (such as Horizon, Climate-KIC, or national)
• Driving licence
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• CONTACT  DETAILS
• Do you see a good  match? Don’t hesitate to send your CV and a letter where you motivate  your match to hello@cenexgroup.nl (CC, jobs@cenex.co.uk). We look forward to hearing from you!
• NOTE: We prefer potential candidates to apply directly to us over applications via recruitment agencies.