Project Lead Advisory - Future Fuels

For our headquarters in Amsterdam, we are looking for a full-time Project Lead Future Fuels with a focus on our Advisory activities.

The advisory team supports relevant players in the aviation industry, such as jet fuel suppliers, airlines, airports, corporates and investors, to navigate their transition to net zero. As a Project Lead you will initiate and lead the advisory-related opportunities. If you are someone with a genuine interest in sustainability who likes to combine analytical skills with your entrepreneurial mindset, this could be your dream job!

Indicative start date: as soon as possible

About SkyNRG

SkyNRG is a global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Since 2010, the company has been scaling up SAF demand and production capacity for the industry to meet its 2050 net zero commitment. To date, SkyNRG has supplied SAF to over 40 airlines across the world and is now developing dedicated production facilities to support the shift from fossil jet fuel to sustainable aviation fuel. As a certified B Corp™ SkyNRG prioritizes producing the most responsible and sustainable SAF worldwide. Recognized as a sustainability leader, it maintains an independent Sustainability Board, which advises the company on feedstocks and provides strategic guidance on wide-ranging sustainability issues. SkyNRG’s operations are certified by RSB and CORSIA. In November 2023 Macquarie Asset Management announced its 175 M€ investment in SkyNRG, enabling our further growth in the SAF industry.

About the role

The Future Fuels team has 3 focus areas:

1. Early-stage Capacity Development: initiating and executing the first development phases of our commercial-scale SAF production facilities
2. R&D: building and sharing knowledge to develop SAF technologies and concepts with our technology partners
3. Advisory: supporting key players in the aviation industry to navigate their transition to net-zero, through creating SAF strategies and building SAF knowledge

As Project Lead Advisory, you will lead external advisory projects leveraging SkyNRG’s thought leadership in Sustainable Aviation Fuels. Projects range from educational workshops on SAF to tailormade SAF strategies for global stakeholders. In many projects, you will closely work with the Future Fuels team, where the focus is on compensated opportunities that in parallel lead to extending our knowledge position and understanding the potential for capacity development in specific regions.
You will conduct both technical and economic analyses, develop business cases, write SAF strategies, deliver presentations and actively seek new advisory opportunities. You will play a crucial role in strengthening furtherSkyNRG’s knowledge position: performing analyses on the jet fuel market, SAF production capacity, feedstock availability and technological readiness of SAF production pathways.You will report to the Head of Future Fuels and work closely with analysts in the Future Fuels team. You will also get the freedom to further refine our advisory offering to develop new opportunities.

Your profile*

As a growing company in a rapidly developing industry, we are looking for someone who likes to play an active role in building out our business and is not afraid of change. Ideally, you recognise yourself in the following:

• Relevant Master’s Degree (preferably technical or economics-related).
  
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience (a background in consulting is preferred).
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills; comfortable with technical topics
• Entrepreneurial, independent, and persistent character.
• Strong affinity with sustainability.
• Fluent in English (both written and verbal).
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• Enjoys a scale-up environment and possesses great social skills.
• Eligible to work in the Netherlands.

* If you want to contribute to our mission of building a net zero aviation industry, and the role description excites you, but you are not sure if you meet all criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

What we offer

• A unique working experience in a rapidly scaling-up company at the forefront of sustainable aviation.
• An inspiring international work environment in a fast-growing and innovative industry.
• A job in the city centre of Amsterdam with a competitive salary.
• A great opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary, committed, and talented team.
• Work where it feels best for you: we offer flexible (hybrid in-office/remote) working arrangements.
• Dedicated budget for professional development.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Paid Volunteering Day.
• Up to two additional vacation days for choosing sustainable holiday travel options.
• Lease a Bike plan.
• Access to our electric company boat, (commuting travel reimbursement), free organic lunches, a gym in the office and social activities – all part of the deal!

Is this you?

Then please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you’d be a great fit before the 10th of March, 2024. Questions? Feel free to contact us!

For more information visit www.skynrg.com.

Please do not contact us for sales purposes or Intermediary services.

SkyNRG is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.