Senior/Principal Consultant – EU Environmental and Climate Transition

Technopolis Group

Senior/Principal Consultant for Technopolis Group, contributing to climate policy and project delivery in Brussels. Leading business acquisition and managing high-impact projects for EU clients.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeBrussels • 🇧🇪 BelgiumSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage tasks under tight deadlines, manage relations with clients, partners, and experts, show strong communication skills, be willing to travel in Europe and worldwide and be proactive.
Contribute to project leadership and delivery
Contribute to business acquisition and growing the portfolio of works;
Contribute to forge, implement and promote Technopolis Group strategy around Green Transition in the EU and national markets
Contribute to expand and manage a team
Design methodological approaches to answer complex policy questions and anticipate emerging trends
Contribute to generate new business leads, including bid writing in response to calls for tenders/calls for proposals (mainly EU institutions)
Be part of project team and lead projects of various scales and of various complexities
Perform analytical and empirical work
Draft reports and policy papers, targeted to donors, policy-makers and target stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in a consultancy, think tank, policy-making body, or applied research organisation, working in one or more of the following areas: Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy transition, Circular economy, Green innovation and research, Biodiversity and nature-based solutions, Natural resource management, Blue economy
A Master’s degree in environmental science, environmental or ecological economics, political science, or a closely related field.
Extensive experience in advisory and analytical services , including: Policy and programme design, evaluation, and impact assessment (preferably with knowledge of the Better Regulation Toolbox);
Project management for EU institutions or technical assistance projects.
Team, project, and client management experience working with or within the European Commission is an asset
Strong knowledge of EU and international environmental, sustainability and climate policies , such as the EU Green Deal, Fit for 55, Circular Economy Action Plan, REPowerEU, and the Nature Restoration Law, along with awareness of broader sectoral and societal trends.
Proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative methods , including research design, statistical analysis, big data analytics, ESG indicators, and economic/environmental impact assessment.
Demonstrated success in leading proposal development and securing funding or contracts .
Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills , with the ability to synthesise complex information and provide clear, evidence-based conclusions.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, multicultural environment, with an interest in developing further project coordination and management skills.
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential ; knowledge of additional European languages is an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary package defined on the basis of the experience of the selected candidate, including fringe benefits.
A range of benefits including additional holidays, a private hospitalisation insurance, and a pension scheme
Flexible working conditions in a hybrid working model
Good opportunities for career progression, from both a content perspective (thought coaching, training, learning from methodological specialists) and in the areas of business development and company leadership.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Quantitative MethodsQualitative MethodsStatistical AnalysisBig Data AnalyticsESG IndicatorsEconomic Impact AssessmentEnvironmental Impact AssessmentBid WritingResearch DesignImpact Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsTeam ManagementClient ManagementMulticultural Environment Adaptability

Certifications

Master’s Degree in Environmental ScienceMaster’s Degree in Environmental EconomicsMaster’s Degree in Political Science