Junior Consultant Climate Change and Sustainability Services - Industries

Ernst & Young – Ireland; Diegem; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Health insurance

Pension plan

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Flexible working hours

Working from home several days perweek

Mobility budget

Training opportunities

Job summary

EY is seeking a Junior Consultant for Climate Change and Sustainability Services in Belgium. The role focuses on leading sustainability audits and advisory projects across public and private sectors, shaping circular economy initiatives and risk analyses at national and international levels.

You will support sustainability strategy development, drive market expansion, and collaborate with a growing CCaSS team across offices in Antwerp, Ghent, and Brussels.

Qualifications

• Passion for sustainability and ability to analyze complex problems.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to improve processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Able to develop market through networking and prospecting.
• Native Dutch with very good English proficiency.
• Interest in applying AI trends in a professional context.
• Available to start in October 2027.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform sustainability audit and advisory projects for public and private sectors; draft reports.
• Support organisations with sustainability strategy development and day-to-day challenges.
• Optimize value chains to maximize value and minimize waste, advancing circular economy.
• Conduct risk analyses regarding legislation and brand reputation at national and international levels.
• Develop market opportunities as EY expands the CCaSS branch.

Skills

Sustainability passion

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Autonomy

Networking

Dutch language

English language

AI interest

Job description

Junior Consultant Climate Change and Sustainability Services - Industries

Welcome to the dynamic world of Assurance at EY where you’re not just embarking on a career, but you will cultivate your expertise to shape tomorrow. At Assurance, we’re all about inspiring confidence. We deliver audits that meet evolving needs and provide valuable insights and transparency through leading global platforms and technologies. When it comes to accounting and financial reporting challenges, we assist organizations to innovate and streamline for effective solutions.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated consultant to expand our Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) team. EY CCaSS works on various sustainability topics such as circular economy, sustainable business strategies and non-financial reporting. We provide services to private and public organizations in Belgium, Europe and worldwide.

Shape the future with confidence.

The Opportunity: Your Next Adventure Awaits?

With our services we aim to optimize the complete value chain of organizations with the ambition to maximize long term value. Moreover, we help policy makers to develop more efficient and sustainable legislation.

Our team is divided over our offices in Antwerp, Ghent and Brussels and we are flexible when it comes to your primary office.

Your Key Responsibilities

• You will lead and perform sustainability audit and advisory projects in both public and private institutions and will draft reports;
• You will support organisations with both sustainable strategy building and day-to-day sustainability challenges;
• You will optimize the value chain of organizations with the aim of maximizing value and minimizing waste, this way you will shaping a circular economy;
• You will be in charge of conducting risk analysis with regards to legislation and brand reputation (this on a national and international level);
• Because you will work within a branch of EY that is in full expansion, you are expected to develop the market and you will be actively on the lookout for new opportunities;

Your Profile

You:

• Have a passion for everything that has to do with sustainability;
• Are analytical, you love to analyze and improve processes, and a little bit of creativity can go a long way;
• Have solid communication and presentation skills, both written and oral;
• Can work autonomously, our team is still growing so we expect you to be able to develop the market through networking and prospecting;
• Will interact with clients, so we expect you to speak native Dutch and have a very good knowledge of English;
• Strong affinity with AI and genuine interest in applying new AI trends in a professional context;
• Are available to start in October 2027.

What's In It For You

• EY Family – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Attractive remuneration package - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers. Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most.
• Mobility package - You'll be able to opt-in for the mobility budget. In return for giving up your (right to a) company car, you'll receive a monthly budget from EY as compensation. This budget will allow you to use your employer‑provided compensation for alternative transportation means or similar benefits, incl. reimbursement of housing costs (on condition you live within 10km of your main place of employment).
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• Inspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.
• Artificial Intelligence – stay up to date with the latest AI trends through our extensive training opportunities and integrated AI systems. You'll learn how to leverage AI in a smart and efficient way in your day-to-day work, while developing skills to identify, quantify and track value creation when integrating AI into client environments.
• Fun - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.

Here at EY, you'll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We'll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you'll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.