Senior Sustainability Consultant

Bureau Veritas is an international organization where safety, quality and health always come first. We help our customers to present their organization with a high standard of quality and safety in the market through inspections, tests, validations and audits. We are a leader in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services and we work with the biggest brands and companies around the world to ensure that they meet international standards and most importantly, that they keep their people and assets safe. We are looking for a Senior Sustainability Consultant who wants to join us in our mission - Shaping a World of Trust.

Join our team to creat a world of trust!

About the role

We're looking for a passionate Sustainability Professional, to join BV Solutions, and independant advisory unit operating separately from Bureau Veritas’ inspection and certification activities. As Senior Sustainability Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in advising clients on their environmental performance, sustainability ambitions and ESG maturity. With your deep expertise in CO₂, Life Cycle Assessment, energy management and sustainable strategy, you will lead complex projects that help organizations reduce risks, improve performance and accelerate their sustainable transition.

In this senior role, you combine your technical excellence with thought leadership, project ownership, and mentoring responsibilities. You guide junior consultants, ensure high-quality delivery, contribute to service development and act as a trusted advisor to our strategic clients.

Your analytical strength, innovative mindset and ability to connect strategy with operational impact will help transform businesses and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Your responsabilities 

In this role, you serve as a strategic sustainability partner for organisations seeking clarity, direction, and measurable impact. You translate complex environmental data into meaningful advice, help clients navigate ESG expectations, and guide them toward more responsible and efficient operations. Alongside the technical work, you take ownership of projects, support the development of colleagues, and contribute to strengthening both client relationships and internal capabilities. Your expertise, combined with a practical mindset, ensures that sustainability becomes not just an ambition, but an achievable and well‑managed reality.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver LCAs, CO₂‑footprints and energy audits for actionable sustainability insights;
• Advise clients on ESG strategy, compliance, and energy optimisation;
• Produce clear and reliable ESG and sustainability reports;
• Manage consultancy projects, safeguarding planning, budget and quality;
• Coach junior colleagues and support training and methodology development;
• Identify new opportunities and help win assignments through strong client engagement;

Your profile

• You hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental sciences, business administration or a related field;
• You have 6+ years of experience as a sustainability or ESG consultant;
• You bring proven expertise in LCA and carbon footprinting;
• You have solid knowledge of ESG frameworks, reporting requirements and sustainability regulations.You are an excellent communicator, both in English and and prefarrably Dutch;
• You are proactive, strategic, commercially minded and passionate about sustainable impact;
• You hold a valid driving licence and are willing to travel to client locations.

What we offer

• A good salary with attractive secondary benefits;
• Opportunities to lead impactful projects and shape the sustainability transition of diverse organizations;
• Significant room for professional development and advancement;
• € 85,- monthly net standard remuneration fee;
• 27,5 holiday days and 8% holiday allowance;
• 8% annual bonus based on company performance and individual results;
• Company car and loading card with possibilities for private use.

Why work at BV Solutions, indepent Business Unit within Bureau Veritas
Every year, we welcome and train more than 13,000 dedicated, talented, and highly skilled engineers, technicians, inspectors, auditors, and support staff around the world. Our inclusive, collaborative, mission-driven environment ensures that your unique talents contribute to our mission to shape a better world. Being part of the BV family means that you can make your mark on shaping a world of trust!

Do you want to be part of Bureau Veritas? Join our team!   

Committed to an inclusive workplace

Bureau Veritas is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the society in which we operate. We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, background, socioeconomic status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, political affiliation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We strive to foster an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, experience a sense of belonging at Bureau Veritas, and thrive because "everyone can be a talent" based on performance and behaviors that align with our values.

Do you have questions about the role? Please contact our Corporate Recruiter Chaouki Touzani on +31 6 42288925 or send an email to chaouki.touzani@bureauveritas.com