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Climate Senior Consultant – LCA & Product Carbon Footprint Specialist

  • Hybrid
    • Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
  • Climate Team

Job description

Discover Nexio Projects 
At Nexio Projects, we’re on a mission to accelerate the transition from compliance to purpose. As Benelux’s highest-rated B Corp Way consultancy and EcoVadis Platinum medalist for over 5 years, our diverse and entrepreneurial team empowers organisations to build a future-proof world. We set the standard in helping clients turn bold sustainability ambitions into measurable results. 

 

The Role 
As a Climate Senior Consultant specialising in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and carbon footprinting, you'll support project teams and work hands-on with clients to deliver high-quality technical analyses and actionable sustainability insights. 

  • Project Delivery: 

  • Conduct LCAs for products and organisations based on ISO 14040/14044, supporting project leads in modelling and presenting results. 

  • Support projects involving PACT (Partnership for Carbon Transparency) or similar supply chain data harmonisation frameworks. 

  • Contribute to client presentations and respond to technical queries regarding LCA, carbon footprinting, and agriculture approaches if applicable. 

  • Calculate and interpret carbon footprints, including Scope 1, 2, and especially Scope 3, using the GHG Protocol. 

  • Assist in the preparation of recommendations for decarbonisation, science-based targets (SBTi), and climate risk assessments. 

  • Ensure quality and consistency in all analysis, documentation, and client-facing deliverables. 

  • Use and learn advanced Excel modelling and LCA software (e.g. SimaPro, GABI, Eco-chain, etc.); a willingness to develop programming/data analysis skills is welcomed. 

  • Strong data management skills including data architecture, process mapping and implementing control measures (for pre-assurance) 

 

  • Client Engagement & Commercial Involvement: 

  • Support communication of technical concepts in an accessible way for clients. 

  • Collaborate with the commercial and sales teams by providing technical content and participating in the preparation of pitches, proposals, and sales materials. 

  • Deliver technical support to the sales team during meetings with prospective clients and support the design of solution approaches. 

  • Participate in sector benchmarking and regulatory compliance research, adding value to sales enablement materials. 

 

  • Learning & Collaboration: 

  • Work closely with consultants, project leads, and the sales team, actively developing your LCA, carbon accounting, and consultancy skills. 

  • Participate in internal knowledge-sharing and commercial upskilling sessions. 

  • Embrace continuous learning toward future leadership of LCA, PACT, and agri-footprinting projects. 

 

What You’ll Achieve (First 12 Months) 

  • Delivered accurate LCA and carbon footprint calculations for a variety of client projects. 

  • Supported winning proposals, sales presentations, and successful client pitches with strong technical contributions. 

  • Delivered thought leadership contributions and mentored colleagues, strengthening project management and climate consultancy capabilities. 

Job requirements

Your Profile 

  • 5+ years experience in Climate consulting (business development and client leadership is ideal). 

  • Proven client account management, nurturing long-term relationships. 

  • Credible technical expertise in life cycle emissions and climate sustainability. 

  • Adept at engaging senior audiences and C-suite clients. 

  • Experience managing and mentoring consultancy professionals. 

  • Strategic thinker with a record of shaping new offerings and driving growth. 

  • Skilled communicator, able to represent Nexio Projects externally. 

  • Fluent in English (Dutch and/or French highly desirable; other languages a plus). 

Why join us? 

  • Drive impact at scale, influencing industry-wide change. 

  • Shape strategy, mentor colleagues, and expand Nexio’s market leadership. 

  • Investment in your learning and career growth. 

  • Mission-driven, inclusive culture in a multinational team. 

  • Commit to helping organisations accelerate the transition from compliance to purpose. 

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