Associate - Advisory

cKinetics; New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainability consultancy firm in New Delhi is seeking passionate Associates to deliver strategic advisory on resource efficiency and sustainability initiatives. As part of the team, you will conduct research, develop presentations, and collaborate on client projects. Ideal candidates should have a Master’s degree in Engineering and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical abilities and effective communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Desire to mainstream sustainability via clean supply chains and circularity.
• Capability to present findings to high-level audiences.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards such as GHG Protocol and GRI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary research in resource efficiency.
• Develop impactful presentations and reports from data insights.
• Attend field visits to assess and gather data for projects.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent presentation skills

Curiosity and creativity

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Environmental Management

Undergraduate degree in Engineering

Tools

Proficiency with R

Spreadsheet-based models

Job description

About the Role

Reporting to: Senior Associate or Engagement Manager
Work Type & Schedule: Full time; Permanent role; Monday – Friday
Work Location: Okhla, New Delhi; Field travel for client projects

cKinetics is looking for energetic Associates who are passionate about Sustainability and strive to mainstream it in industrial settings. As part of our team, you will collaborate across various practices to deliver strategic and operational advisory on resource efficiency, climate goal actions, decarbonization, water neutrality, material circularity, and ESG reporting to Indian and global corporates.

Purpose of the Position

As an Associate, you will assess and evaluate research elements, transforming them into client deliverables that include creative presentations, techno‑commercial assessments, and data insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Sector and Industry Research: Undertake primary and secondary research and advisory projects in Resource Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Cleaner Production.
• Integrate ESG facets and global mandates such as SBTi, EP100, RE100 into sustainability interventions for clients.
• Identify research areas, collate relevant information from reliable data sources, and identify patterns and trends to derive insights.
• Attend field or site visits to assess and gather data.
• Develop impactful written and oral presentations and reports with insights from structured and unstructured data.
• Support Senior Associates and EMs in devising cohesive solutions for engagements.
• Take delivery accountability in assigned areas to ensure timely, cost‑effective completion and client delight.

Candidate Requirements

• Desire to mainstream sustainability via clean supply chains, circularity, and resource‑efficient manufacturing processes.
• Flexible, creative mindset with curiosity and rapid understanding of client product complexities.
• Strong analytical abilities and excellent presentation skills.
• Hands‑on, multi‑tasking ability in an energetic environment.
• Capability to present findings to high‑level audiences and industry experts.
• Experience developing spreadsheet‑based models; proficiency with R is a plus.
• Familiarity with financial modelling is a plus.
• Master’s degree in Engineering and/or Environmental Management with an undergraduate degree in Engineering.
• Relevant 2–3 years of experience in consulting or industry roles related to sustainability, resource efficiency, circular economy, sustainability target setting, carbon accounting, ESMS frameworks, etc.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards/frameworks such as GHG Protocol, GRI, Integrated Reporting, CDP, and TCFD is a plus.