Job Description

The Senior Consultant's primary role will be to lead and manage the water sustainability projects for industrial water practice and support the Global Director of Industry in the business development activities for water stewardship services with existing and future customers. The Senior Consultant will report to the Managing Director of Northern Europe and the Global Director of Industry.



The starting date for this position is the 1st of October 2024 .


Responsibilities :


• Led and managed water sustainability projects from water risk assessments and certifications support (CDP, AWS, etc.) to customized corporate water strategies and water stewardship services, ensuring deliverables were met on time and within budget.
• Conduct comprehensive water sustainability assessments and ESG maturity audits for clients in various industries.
• Develop and implement corporate water strategies, including water footprint analysis and stewardship programs, and define science-based water targets.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory compliance, risk management, and best practices in water sustainability.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate water sustainability solutions into broader environmental and sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and proposals to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and regulations related to water sustainability.
• Mentor and support junior consultants, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Support the sales team in developing winning proposals and value propositions based on client CTQs for each project.
• Become the absolute expert in the designated territory, industry, or application by understanding the politics, market dynamics, competitive dynamics, and key partners and attending specific industrial water stewardship and sustainability conferences or meetings.
• Support internal marketing team materials to become thought leaders in corporate water strategies and water stewardship services, including, among other activities, attending water sector conferences (AWS, WWW, etc.) as a speaker; social media news (Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.); technical webinars about recent challenges solved with our projects; prepare case studies about relevant projects delivered in the region.


The preferred Candidate will have:


• Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, Water Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in water sustainability consulting or a related role.
• In-depth knowledge of water sustainability issues, including water conservation, water quality, water footprint analysis, water stewardship, corporate water strategy, and science-based water targets.
• Proven experience in leading and managing complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for water sustainability assessments and modelling.
• Professional certifications (e.g., AWS, Water Risk, etc ) are a plus.


The ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English is mandatory. French, Italian, Spanish or German will be a plus.



The candidate must have the right to work in the EU. The position will be based in our office in Utrecht, although there is the opportunity for hybrid working. Many of our staff work from home and so the candidate should be prepared to operate in a remote working environment.


Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to work in Matrix environment/organization
• Strong communication and leadership skills in the home (local) language.
• Contract management experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of core water processes
• Comprehensive technical consulting portfolio knowledge
• Project Management or Process Engineering Experience
• 5+ years of experience selling long-cycle intangibles, preferably corporate water or environmental sustainability.
• Experience in high-level (C-level) customer selling
• Strong knowledge of industrial project execution and financial metrics
• Excellent presentation skills


What we offer


• A varied and autonomous job in a dynamic company
• An exciting, flexible and multicultural working environment
• An appreciative corporate culture with flat hierarchies
• Opportunities to move internally to explore new geographies, topics and business areas
• Active work-life balance through flexible working hours, various working time models and mobile working
• An attractive and centrally located office in Utrecht
• Competitive salary (the range is available upon application)


As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can assist. All appointments will be made on merit. We are happy to discuss flexible working.


Interested?



If you are interested and would like to join us, please email samuel.fernandez@isleutilities.com with your curriculum vitae and covering letter, and confirmation that you have the right to work in the EU. The application deadline is the 15 th of September 2024 although we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. Once you have submitted your application we will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary depending on the volume of applications we receive for each role.


We are looking forward to receiving your application.