Sustainable Aviation Manager

Are you looking for a new opportunity to help make the aviation industry more sustainable? We are currently seeking new colleagues who understand the complexities of sustainability solutions and can apply these in an aviation context, with a key focus on expertise in MRV.

Decarbonising aviation has never been more important. Our work spans the design, evaluation, and implementation of policies, development of pragmatic corporate sustainability strategies, and the delivery of sustainability initiatives. Our clients include governments, agencies, NGOs, airlines, airports, and others on the journey to more sustainable operations.

The role:

As a Sustainable Aviation Manager, you’ll be a key part of our team delivering projects to reduce the environmental impact of aviation. This role sits within our dedicated Sustainable Aviation team, which is part of the Aviation, Travel and Tourism consulting division. A major focus of the role will be providing advisory services related to sustainability legislation, with particular emphasis on Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) frameworks. MRV is a cornerstone of carbon market mechanisms and climate regulations. It plays a critical role in ensuring environmental integrity, as it not only supports compliance with regulatory requirements but also enhances the credibility and accountability of climate action.

In addition to MRV-related work, there will be opportunities to contribute to diverse aviation projects across the wider division. This may include working with senior team members to expand our offerings to both new and existing clients.

The role does not have direct line management responsibilities but will require providing key expertise and project management. Line management opportunities may exist in the future if desired by the successful candidate.

This role can be based in either Spain or the UK. We are open to candidates based in our offices in Madrid and London, hybrid, or remote in-country.

How you will make an impact:

• Contributing to the delivery of aviation sustainability projects.
• Providing ICF’s clients with robust solutions to emerging challenges by keeping up to date with new market developments, policies, and practices, and developing new ways of working.
• Supporting business growth through activities such as building client relationships, writing proposals, contributing to insightful articles, and attending conferences.

The knowledge, skills, and experience we’re looking for:

• At least 3 years of direct experience in areas such as:
• Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification processes under aviation-related carbon schemes like EU ETS, UK ETS, CORSIA, and ReFuelEU Aviation.
• Preparing or reviewing aircraft operator emissions reports and compliance documentation.
• Operational fuel planning, fuel monitoring, and data management for commercial aircraft.
• Airline ESG data collection and reporting.

• Excellent research and communication skills, including policy research and formal report writing, primarily in English. Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly, including conducting workshops and training sessions. Experience with external regulators, auditors, and industry bodies is a plus.

• Experience in processing, analyzing, and visualizing datasets, mainly in Excel. Knowledge of advanced data management practices and systems is desirable but not essential.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, economics, policy, law, or environment.

The strengths and behaviors required:

• Expertise and interest in sustainability.
• Project management, self-organization, and task leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Research and communication skills, especially regarding policy.
• Sound business ethics, including confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

At ICF, we apply a passion for meaningful work and intellectual rigor to help solve leading issues of our day. We value collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and growth opportunities. If you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you!