Principal Consultant – LCA & CBAM at Anthesis Group

Department: Circ. & Value Chain Trans. : Advisory

Language

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Netherlands
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 24, 2026

Description

Anthesis is seeking a Principal Consultant specializing in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This senior, client-facing role involves leading complex LCA and CBAM engagements, acting as Anthesis's lead consultant for CBAM, and driving business growth. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strategic business-building abilities, and a proven track record in LCA and CBAM, requiring seamless transitions between technical analysis, client interactions, and strategic growth.

Required Skills

Life Cycle Assessment
EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
SimaPro
Client Management Skills
Business Development Capability
Strategic Commercial Judgement
English Language Proficiency

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Extensive professional experience conducting and leading a broad range of Life Cycle Assessments and product carbon footprints.
Demonstrable experience leading complex consulting projects and multidisciplinary project teams.
Excellent client-management skills, including experience advising senior stakeholders and managing challenging client situations.
Strong business-development capability, with a track record of understanding client needs, developing compelling proposals and converting opportunities into work.
Strong strategic and commercial judgement, including experience developing propositions, go-to-market plans, campaigns or other structured growth initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience delivering CBAM work for both EU importers and non-EU producers or suppliers.
Experience with supplier engagement, primary-data collection and product or installation-level emissions calculations.
Experience developing or scaling new consulting propositions or service lines.
Familiarity with digital LCA, carbon-accounting or supply-chain data tools.
Relevant postgraduate qualification in LCA, environmental science, engineering, sustainability, carbon management or a related discipline.
An additional European language.
Translation Company Name: Anthesis Group

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