Innovation Consultant – Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure

PNO Innovation GmbH; España; A distancia; EUR 36.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote flexibility

Professional development

International environment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Competitive salary

Room to contribute

Supportive culture

Descripción de la vacante

PNO Innovation is seeking an Innovation Consultant in Spain to strengthen our Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyles and Places team. You will help organisations transform sustainability and energy challenges into competitive European funding proposals, focusing on Horizon Europe and related instruments.

Join a multidisciplinary team, advise clients, translate technical concepts into fundable plans, and contribute to expanding activities across Innovation Fund and Connecting Europe Facility.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or related technical field.
• 3–5 years in innovation consulting or European R&D&I funding experience.
• Hands-on experience developing European funding proposals, especially Horizon Europe.
• Knowledge of sustainable energy, infrastructure, buildings or related fields.
• Ability to coordinate contributions and develop substantial sections of funding proposals.
• Fluent English; Spanish is a strong advantage.
• Based in Spain with valid work authorization.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and coordinate competitive European R&D&I funding proposals under Horizon Europe.
• Contribute to Horizon Europe Clusters 4–5 and the New European Bauhaus, with cross‑sectoral opportunities.
• Translate complex concepts and innovation strategies into compelling funding applications.
• Advise clients on European funding opportunities, project positioning and proposal development strategies.
• Collaborate with companies, research organisations and international partners to develop strong project concepts and consortia.
• Contribute technical expertise to projects involving sustainable energy, infrastructure, construction, materials and related technologies.
• Identify emerging funding opportunities, including Innovation Fund and Connecting Europe Facility.
• Support business development activities, client relationships and the growth of the team's expertise.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication

English proficiency

Spanish language

Client‑oriented mindset

Educación

Engineering or related technical discipline degree

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for an Innovation Consultant to join our Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyles and Places team in Spain, with a particular focus on sustainable energy and infrastructure.

Our team works at the intersection of sustainability, the built environment, materials, communities and innovation. We are now looking to strengthen our expertise in energy, infrastructure and sustainable systems, supporting organisations in developing ambitious European R&D&I projects.

This is an opportunity for a consultant with a technical background and experience in European funding to contribute to meaningful projects while helping shape the team's growing capabilities.

What are you going to do?

Your mission will be to help organisations transform technological and sustainability challenges into competitive European funding proposals, particularly within Horizon Europe.

You will combine technical understanding, proposal development and strategic consulting to support projects addressing sustainable infrastructure, energy efficiency, decarbonisation, innovative materials and the built environment.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will also contribute to identifying new opportunities and expanding our activities into funding instruments such as the Innovation Fund and Connecting Europe Facility.

• Develop and coordinate competitive European R&D&I funding proposals, primarily under Horizon Europe.
• Contribute to projects primarily within Horizon Europe Clusters 4 and 5 and the New European Bauhaus, while supporting relevant cross-sectoral opportunities under Cluster 6 and other European initiatives.
• Translate complex technical concepts and innovation strategies into compelling, well-structured funding applications.
• Advise clients on European funding opportunities, project positioning and proposal development strategies.
• Collaborate with companies, research organisations and international partners to develop strong project concepts and consortia.
• Contribute technical expertise to projects involving sustainable energy, infrastructure, construction, materials and related technologies.
• Identify emerging funding opportunities, including potential applications under the Innovation Fund and Connecting Europe Facility.
• Support business development activities, client relationships and the continued growth of the team's expertise.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive salary: €36,000–€42,000 gross annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Remote flexibility: Work remotely from anywhere in Spain, with opportunities for occasional in-person collaboration with colleagues.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to European projects addressing sustainability, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.
• International environment: Collaborate with experienced colleagues and specialists across PNO Innovation's European network.
• Professional development: Expand your expertise in European funding, technical consulting and emerging innovation programmes.
• Room to contribute: Join a growing team where your knowledge and ideas can influence its future direction.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work alongside experts in materials, construction, sustainability, community engagement and impact assessment.
• Supportive culture: Become part of a collaborative organisation that values initiative, knowledge sharing and professional growth.

About you

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture or a closely related technical discipline.
• Ideally 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in innovation consulting or European R&D&I funding, preferably gained in a consultancy environment. Relevant experience in technology centres or research organisations is also welcome.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience developing competitive European funding proposals, particularly within Horizon Europe.
• Technical knowledge or professional experience in one or more of the following areas: sustainable energy, civil infrastructure, buildings and urban systems, energy efficiency, decarbonisation or related fields.
• Ability to independently develop substantial sections of funding proposals, coordinate contributions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, technical writing and communication skills, with professional proficiency in English. Fluent Spanish is a strong advantage.
• Proactive, collaborative and client-oriented mindset, with an interest in European innovation ecosystems and emerging funding opportunities such as the Innovation Fund and Connecting Europe Facility.
• Currently residing in Spain, with valid authorisation to work in the country.

About us

PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With our broad sector expertise, generative AI tools and more than 40 years of experience in national and European grants, we help give space to good ideas and make innovation happen.

PNO Innovation employs more than 600 professionals across offices throughout Europe: Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK. What started more than 40 years ago as a student project in the Netherlands has grown into a European industry leader with a focus on creating sustainable impact.