Bax is an innovation consultancy that supports changemakers in building pilots, tools, and collaborations that turn ideas into societal impact.
With offices in Barcelona, Brussels, Cambridge, Düsseldorf, and Utrecht, we empower more than 1,200 public and private organisations to design and pilot new solutions for the biggest challenges facing our society and environment. From the energy transition to urban greening to healthcare innovation, we work on ideas that matter with changemakers from every corner of society.
With a network of 3,000 partners and active projects in 44 countries, clients who work with Bax join one of Europe’s biggest innovation ecosystems. Every one of our clients and partners is putting a big idea into the real world. Everyone in Bax believes in collaboration and real-world testing. And every client receives committed support from our team of 75 innovation specialists.
European collaboration projects are one of the ways in which we deliver these services, in the framework of Horizon Europe or other EU-funded programmes. Our services include the creation of business, R&D, and policy collaborations and the project management of such collaborations.
The position
As a consultant in the batteries team, you will be involved in client-facing assignments, and working with one or multiple colleagues in executing projects.
We expect you to participate in different assignments that may cover substantially different fields – from developing next-generation batteries for electromobility to practices and technologies for reusing and repurposing end-of-life batteries. We do not formally require you to have a strong background in particular fields, but we expect that you will work to the utmost of your ability to quickly adapt and learn on the job, especially those within materials, energy engineering, and related technological domains.
Your activities will include working closely with one or two other Bax consultants, as well as with clients and other parties that Bax collaborates within its assignments.
You can find more information on our work in Batteries here, to check the types of assignments we work on.
This job is based in our headquarters, the Barcelona office.
We seek fast-learning candidates who have an affinity with technology, business, and innovation and a strong ambition for fast professional growth in a small and highly-specialised consultancy firm.
- Background and profile: MSc or PhD in Engineering, Environmental Studies, or a related science degree is required. We look for profiles with at least 2-5 years of relevant professional experience, with a solid understanding of both technical knowledge and business and management practices within the batteries sector. Additional experience or studies in business and/or innovation management and/or European projects is a strong plus. Candidates with more or less experience will also be considered.
- Languages: truly fluent English, both written and oral, is essential (almost all our assignments are performed in English). Additionally, we value fluency in our client’s native languages, e.g. German, Dutch, or French.
- Writing skills: good writing skills are essential; we need you to enjoy writing and be good at creating convincing arguments, and easily translating complex technical concepts into clear and compelling business language.
- Soft skills: we expect a great deal of autonomy and pro-activity, being able to communicate professionally with partners and clients, managing and leading discussions and public presentations.
Life at Bax
We foster a positive and entrepreneurial company culture, where new ideas and initiatives are encouraged. Work-life balance is very important to us.
Bax is built to give our people the freedom to shape where their careers in Bax take them. Our hierarchy is flat, and our consultants are encouraged to develop work on topics that inspire them. Every new joiner is paired with an experienced consultant mentor to support your growth. We recognise that our people work best when they’re comfortable and healthy.
What Bax offers you
- Permanent Contract
- Hybrid work
- Shorter workday on Fridays
- Flexible remuneration package (health insurance, transport, lunch)
- Subsidised gym membership
- Regular team building (including ski and summer trips)
