EY Senior Consultant - Climate Change Sustainability Services CCaSS Nicosia 

Cyprus, Nicosia 

464008995

Our CCaSS practice is seeking to recruit talented and high-performing professionals who can draw on their experience to help clients through their Sustainability Transformation and Energy Transition.We welcome applicants with a variety of backgrounds, ideally with experience in the fields of climate and environmental transition/adaptation strategies and sustainable finance, and we are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate knowledge of carbon/greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), circular economy, climate and environmental risk management, as well as regulatory requirements related to non-financial disclosures.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to complex projects for private and public sector clients, designing and implementing innovative solutions that drive sustainability and energy transitions.
  - Apply your deep understanding of current and emerging sustainability and energy sector challenges, offering strategic insights and ideas to address client needs and ensure successful project delivery.
  - Build and nurture strong internal and external relationships, enhancing collaboration and playing a key role in business development activities, including the preparation of high-impact proposals and bids.
  - Identify and develop new business opportunities, with a particular focus on climate change, sustainability, and energy transition agendas.
  - Participate actively in client projects, conducting thorough research and data analysis to deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timelines.
  - Manage your own tasks with autonomy, communicate progress clearly, and proactively seek guidance to achieve outstanding project outcomes.

Skills and attributes for success

• Lead our engagement team in deeply understanding each client’s unique needs, ambitions, and expectations, ensuring tailored and impactful solutions.
  - Champion the integration of diverse ideas and perspectives, driving technical excellence and innovation across all projects.
  - Take ownership of performance management, proactively contributing innovative ideas to identify and capitalize on opportunities for product and process improvement.
  - Apply your advanced analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges.
  - Demonstrate a proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach throughout all project phases, from conception and design to successful implementation, consistently exhibiting intellectual curiosity and a commitment to excellence.To qualify for the role you must have:
  - Outstanding academic background in Sustainability or related engineering fields.
  - 3–6 years of relevant professional experience in the energy and/or broader sustainability sector.
  - Proven experience in roles involving direct interaction with clients and/or external stakeholders.
  - In-depth sector knowledge and hands-on experience in one or more of the following: Circular Economy, Life Cycle Analysis, supply chain management, GHG Protocol, net-zero strategies, transition planning, climate change & environmental risk management, renewables, energy audits, smart grids, energy efficiency, electricity market, non-financial reporting.
  - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both English and Greek, enabling effective engagement with project teams, clients, and stakeholders at all levels.
  - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  - Quantitative and data analytics skills and programming experience are considered an advantage.