Climate Change Lead

Hatch; Gießen, Essen; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Think globally, work locally

Job summary

Hatch in Essen seeks a senior leader to guide climate change consulting and engineering services across Europe and the UK from its Essen office. You will drive regional growth, grow diverse teams, and manage financial performance while building client relationships across metals, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

The role requires deep expertise in climate-related disclosures, decarbonization planning, and carbon markets, with a track record of leading capital projects and collaborating with

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in project management, technical business development, and/or engineering leadership.
• At least 3 years of experience in climate change mitigation, decarbonization, and/or adaptation.
• Proven ability to lead capital projects and manage cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders and regions.

Responsibilities

• Help lead Hatch’s climate change consulting and engineering services in Europe and the UK.
• Drive regional growth, team development, and financial performance.
• Lead business development activities across the European region.
• Build and maintain client relationships across metals, energy, and infrastructure sectors in decarbonization and resilience.
• Collaborate with regional business unit and practice teams on external and internal climate change activities.
• Lead engagements related to climate-related disclosures, decarbonization planning, climate policy, carbon markets, low-carbon products, and climate risk.
• Manage engineering studies related to carbon and energy management, electrification, hydrogen, and carbon capture.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Team leadership

English fluency

Client relationship management

Education

Graduate degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Category:Environmental

Location:Essen,North Rhine,Germany

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

We help clients navigate the complexities of climate change by developing strategies to mitigate risks and adapt to evolving conditions. Our scientific, evidence-based approach drives resilient solutions that safeguard communities, assets, and ecosystems for the future.

In this role you will:

• Help lead Hatch’s climate change consulting and engineering services in Europe and the UK.


• Drive regional growth, team development, and financial performance


• Lead business development activities across the European region


• Build and maintain client relationships across metals, energy, and infrastructure sectors in decarbonization and resilience


• Collaborate with regional business unit and business practice teams on external and internal climate change activities


• Lead engagements related to climate-related disclosures, decarbonization planning, climate policy, carbon markets, low-carbon products, and climate risk


• Manage engineering studies related to carbon and energy management, electrification, biochar and biocarbon, hydrogen, carbon capture, carbon dioxide removal, and adaptation


• Seek out opportunities to communicate Hatch’s differentiated service offerings and represent Hatch in conferences and other client-facing opportunities

What you bring:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in project management, technical business development, and/or engineering leadership


• At least 3 years of technical experience in climate change mitigation, decarbonization, and/or adaptation


• Graduate degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering


• Proven experience in the metals, energy, and infrastructure sectors


• Demonstrated expertise in climate-related disclosures, decarbonization planning, climate policy, carbon markets, low-carbon product development, and climate risk assessment


• Strong understanding of regional climate policy and market drivers within relevant industry contexts


• Specialized knowledge in one or more of the following areas is considered an asset:
  
  
  
  • Carbon and energy management
  
  
  • Process and heating electrification
  
  
  • Biochar and biocarbon production and use
  
  
  • Hydrogen production and integration
  
  
  • Carbon capture, utilization, and storage
  
  
  • Carbon dioxide removal
  
  
  • Climate adaptation
  
  
  
  


• Experience leading capital project studies in senior technical or management roles


• Proven ability to manage teams and collaborate effectively with integrated global teams


• Strong client relationship management and business development capabilities


• The ideal candidate is a business leader and team builder with a well-established professional network


• Professional fluency in English

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference


• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions


• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment


• Long term career development


• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.