Strategy & Market Development Lead (M/w/d)

**Project description**:
Bauhaus Earth is a non-profit, internationally oriented research organization based in Berlin and Potsdam. Our vision is a future-oriented building culture that contributes to climate protection, the preservation of biodiversity, and the regeneration of natural systems.

Our interdisciplinary team of around 50 employees works project-based, research-driven, and practice-oriented at the intersection of science, policy, and implementation - in collaboration with partners from academia, industry, government, and civil society.

**About the Role**
As part of Bauhaus Earth’s mission to make the building sector a regenerative force for people and planet, this role focuses on advancing the market readiness of nature-based and circular construction solutions worldwide. You will help identify where and how change can happen — by uncovering market opportunities, addressing systemic barriers, and developing incentives that make sustainable building systems scalable and competitive.

In your role as Market & Construction Development Lead, you will take ownership of a multi-country market assessment initiative with the support of our diverse team of engineers, architects, and policy experts. An experienced former strategy principal will act as your sparring partner. Together, you will build the knowledge base and strategies needed to unlock the global scale-up of sustainable housing and materials.

**Your mission**:
**1. Market Assessment**
- Conduct multi-country market analyses to evaluate construction potential, policy environments, and adaptation willingness for sustainable housing and materials.
- Identify local frontrunners, universities, and innovation partners across key regions.
- Develop a balanced scoreboard to compare market readiness and prioritize opportunities for action.

**2. Value Chain Analysis**
- Analyze value chains for nature-based building materials, including material flows, production capacities, and existing market barriers.
- Identify leverage points for scaling up renewable, low-carbon material systems in selected world regions (e.g., Asia, Africa, Europe).

**3. Pilot Projects**
- Design and evaluate pilot projects based on findings from market and value chain analyses.
- Conduct cost projections, economic evaluations, and feasibility studies to derive actionable investment and scaling recommendations.
- Work with local and international partners to test and refine scalable models for sustainable construction.

**4. Strategy, Communication & Project Support**
- Synthesize and communicate findings for project partners, funding institutions, and other stakeholders.
- Support project acquisition and proposal development, including research, concept drafting, and budgeting.
- Potentially take on coordinating or leadership responsibilities in project management.

**Your profile**:

- Master’s degree in Economics, Industrial or Civil Engineering, Construction Economics, or a related field relevant to sustainable construction and materials
- 2-3 years of experience in management consulting or strategy (e.g. McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or similar), or 5+ years of professional experience in project management, market or economic analysis, or the construction/infrastructure sector, ideally with an international dimension
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to structure complex challenges, derive insights, and communicate them clearly
- High level of initiative, self-organisation, and solution-oriented thinking, with the ability to work independently, navigate complexity, and drive progress in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment
- Excellent command of English (project language) and confidence in working in an international environment; German is an advantage
- Motivation to drive systemic change in the building sector and curiosity to learn about regenerative materials and new market systems
- Readiness and willingness for regular international travel and field research in diverse world regions (e.g. Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe)
- Solid understanding of cost structures, value chains, and international building material markets (or readiness to quickly develop this knowledge through expert collaboration)
- Proven experience in interdisciplinary collaboration with partners from research, industry, administration, or international organisations
- Familiarity with digital collaboration tools (Google Workspace, MS Office) and a data-informed working style
- Familiarity with digital collaboration tools (Google Workspace, MS Office) and a data-informed working style

**Why us?**:
At Bauhaus Earth, you will work at the intersection of research, practice, and policy to actively shape the transition towards a sustainable and circular building culture.
You will join an interdisciplinary and international team that develops and implements innovative approaches for a climate
- and resource-conscious built environment.
- Work on an internationally visible re