Job Description
Senior or Principal Consultant - Impact Intelligence
Department: Circ. & Value Chain Trans. : Advisory
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Spain
About Anthesis
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.
At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.
of Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) professional to join our LCA team within the Circularity & Value Chain Transformation team. Our clients are increasingly seeking help to identify business and sustainability impact opportunities, leveraging lifecycle analysis to identify hotspots and implement decarbonization plans.
This role will be focused on providing the technical leadership, rigorous quality assurance, and strategic insight required to guide our clients on their sustainability journey. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials science or engineering, more than five years of LCA experience, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality work aligned with international standards and industry-specific frameworks.
They must be able to develop deep technical expertise across a wide range of sectors. Beyond LCA proficiency, this role requires an understanding of the complexities and challenges of diverse value chains, which is critical for identifying hotspots and levers within client products and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical lead for LCA projects, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and sector-specific frameworks.
- Perform quality assurance on LCA models and deliverables using SimaPro (mainly) and Excel.
- Review and validate results against recognized LCA methodologies and client-specific requirements.
- Support proposal development, including responding to RFPs and creating tailored solutions for clients.
- Engage with clients to understand their needs and design bespoke approaches that deliver value and insight.
- Collaborate on business development initiatives to expand LCA service offerings.
- Provide guidance on GHG inventories and the intersection of product carbon footprints and corporate carbon accounting.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth of LCA expertise within the organization.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Degree in materials science, engineering, or related technical field. PhD in LCA or related fields is highly valued.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on LCA experience across diverse sectors.
- Proficiency in LCA tools: SimaPro, OpenLCA, Excel; GaBi experience is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of key product footprinting standards and frameworks, including ISO 14040/14044 for LCA, ISO 14067 for product carbon footprinting, GHG Protocol Product Standard, EN standards for EPDs, EU Product Environmental Footprint (PEF), Product Category Rules (PCRs), and relevant industry-specific guidelines.
- Experience with GHG inventories and corporate carbon footprinting.
- Excellent client engagement skills with the ability to tailor approaches creatively.
- Experience in managing multiple complex projects, with competing timelines and priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong Power BI skills are highly valued.
- A critical thinker and proactive problem-solver who takes initiative to identify and propose solutions for potential roadblocks or alternative paths forward.
- Proficiency in English is required. Fluency in Spanish/French/German is a plus.
Job Benefits
- The opportunity to work within an international organisation, collaborating with multicultural teams and contributing to projects with global impact.
- Long-term stability and professional development within a growing global consultancy.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities, including training, leadership development and learning spaces aligned with the evolution of the role and business needs.
- An inclusive and respectful working environment where diversity and equal opportunities are embedded in the way we operate.
- Flexible holiday policies, including an additional day off for your birthday and measures designed to support work–life balance.
- Access to corporate benefits aligned with the B Corp™ model, with initiatives focused on physical and mental wellbeing.
- A culture of recognition that values contribution, impact and behaviours aligned with our organisational values.
- The opportunity to engage in corporate volunteering initiatives, strengthening team connection and sense of belonging.
