Job description
HINICIO is a boutique strategy consulting firm highly regarded for its techno-economic, market and regulatory expertise in renewable and low-carbon hydrogen and its derivatives, including ammonia, methanol, and synthetic aviation fuel. With deep industry and regulatory knowledge, Hinicio supports global leaders in advancing sustainable energy solutions.
HINICIO is strongly internationally minded: our headquarter is in Brussels, with offices in Rotterdam, Paris, Washington, Madrid, Bogota and Santiago.
With the market further maturing, Hinicio is expanding its offices in the Netherlands and Belgium. From these offices, we serve clients all over the world, with a specific focus on clients and supply chains in Northwest Europe, Scandinavia, Asia and the Middle East.
We are looking for a (senior) consultant to further strengthen our ambitious and energetic teams in Rotterdam or in Brussels.
Your role as (Senior) Consultant
You will be responsible for leading complex projects and providing expert advisory services on decarbonisation projects and solutions in various hard-to-abate sectors (aviation, maritime, steel, chemistry, fertilisers, heavy industry…). This includes conducting feasibility analyses, developing implementation strategies, conduct market studies, managing workstreams, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Your advisory projects will help our clients in identifying risks and opportunities and will play an important role in the expansion of the client’s portfolio and the development of new business lines within the sector, ultimately helping the energy transition forward.
- Project Management: Ensure timely delivery of projects or modules, guaranteeing that they remain within the defined scope, within the established budgets and generating the expected impact for the client.
- Solution Design: Deepen the understanding of customer needs and design innovative methodologies and solutions that offer effective and tailored solutions.
- Work alongside leading experts to conduct in-depth analyses and drive impactful insights.
- Client Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong and lasting relationships with clients by thoroughly understanding their needs and ensuring that these are adequately addressed throughout the duration of the project
- Generating Opportunities: Identify and promote new project opportunities in the market and establishing connections with private companies, strategic partners, and government organizations.
- Proposal Development: Lead or contribute to the creation of proposals for new projects, including the definition of scope, budget and timing.
- Knowledge Management: Lead and contribute to the development and sharing of expertise in specialized fields such as hydrogen and derivatives and industrial decarbonisation, fostering innovation and continuous team learning.
- Mentorship: Provide mentorship and training to analysts and consultants during project delivery, strengthening capabilities and ensuring high-quality project.
What we offer
- An attractive job opportunity in a dynamic sector and fast growing start-up environment.
- The opportunity to manage skilful project teams and have meaningful impact on clients in an international environment, coached by a Manager or Director.
- A flexible workplace, allowing you to balance the demands of your personal and professional lives. At HINICIO, we are committed to delivering high-quality work for demanding clients while recognizing that life extends beyond the office.
- An exciting and supportive working environment, where intrapreneurship opens doors to opportunities.
- A rapid learning and personal career development, including further leadership opportunities for a high potential candidate.
- A remuneration package in line with the candidate’s experience and motivation, including remote work, performance bonuses and training opportunities.
Desired skills & expertise
- A Master’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Economics, Business or other (energy) related
- 2-4 years (Consultant) or 4-8 years (Senior Consultant) of proven experience managing project modules or projects and teams in market studies, business case definitions, or other strategic consulting topics.
- Previous experience in the sustainable energy and/or heavy industry sectors, ideally with a consulting firm.
- A track record of delivering complex international projects and innovative business solutions within tight deadlines.
- Strategic thinking for developing and implementing multidimensional frameworks and methodologies.
- Ability to engage with client managers and facilitate consensus-building.
- Motivation to collaborate with project leaders, internal teams, and external experts.
- Strong networking skills with a business-driven mindset
- A reliable and empathetic leadership style, demonstrating creativity and resilience in problem-solving.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- English proficiency at professional (C2) level, with strong writing and pronunciation skills.
- Proficiency in an additional language such as Dutch, German, French or Spanish are a plus.
- Last but not least: A strong passion for the energy transition and the drive to build a career shaping its future.
At HINICIO, we are committed to fostering a workplace rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds spark innovation and drive our success, which is why we welcome talent from all countries and walks of life.
