Project & Grants

Circular Materials is an innovative clean-tech company focused on the recovery and valorization of strategic metals and critical raw materials from industrial effluents.

The company has developed and patented a proprietary technological platform for Supercritical Water Precipitation (SWaP™) , capable of achieving recovery rates exceeding 99% , reducing toxic waste production, and minimizing environmental impact compared to traditional mining processes.

In March 2025 Circular Materials was selected by the European Commission as a Strategic Project under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA)—one of only a few projects chosen in Italy and across Europe. This recognition highlights our key role in strengthening the resilience of supply chains and developing a sustainable alternative to primary extraction.

Circular Materials is currently executing an ambitious expansion plan at both the national and European levels, aimed at establishing a network of industrial hubs designed to treat large volumes of waste and transform them into secondary raw materials.

We partner with industrial companies to:

Treat metal-bearing effluents.

Reduce disposal costs and environmental impact.

Recover critical raw materials and reintegrate them into the production supply chain.

Our goal is to build a new European industrial infrastructure for metal recovery, unlocking the value of existing industrial flows.

The Role

We are looking for a Project & Grants Designer (Mid/Senior) to play a central role in the company’s strategic development by securing public funding and structuring innovative projects. This role extends beyond grant writing; it involves building and structuring complex industrial initiatives, from the initial concept phase through to presentation and implementation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, designing and writing project proposals, and managing funded projects. You will work closely with technical, R&D, strategy, and commercial teams, as well as external partners. This role requires the ability to grasp complex technical-industrial content (chemical processes, plant engineering, circular economy) and translate it into structured, coherent, and competitive proposals at both national and European levels.

Key Tasks & Activities

Scouting & Monitoring: Identifying calls for proposals and funding opportunities (Horizon Europe, Innovation Fund, EIC, National funds in Italy, Germany, Spain, France, and regional funds).

Strategic Alignment: Analyzing the consistency between funding opportunities and corporate strategy.

Grant Writing: Designing and drafting comprehensive project proposals.

Internal Coordination: Managing contributions from R&D, Lab, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Strategy.

Financial Modeling: Developing project budgets and economic-financial models in collaboration with the Finance team.

Stakeholder Management: Managing relationships with industrial partners, universities, research centers, and public institutions.

Negotiation Support: Assisting in the negotiation and formalization of funded projects.

Project Oversight: Monitoring project progress and ensuring technical-economic reporting.

Compliance: Managing documentation and ensuring adherence to grant requirements and regulations.

Responsibilities

Identify funding opportunities aligned with the technological and industrial development of Circular Materials.

Lead the creation of competitive proposals with high innovation content.

Coordinate internal and external stakeholders throughout all project phases.

Ensure strict adherence to deadlines and call requirements.

Guarantee the correct management and reporting of funded projects.

Contribute to the development of strategic partnerships (Industry, Research, Institutions).

Who We Are Looking For

Experience

• 3–7 years of experience in grant design, Euro-project planning, or funded project management.
• Proven track record with complex programs (e.g., Horizon Europe, EIC, Innovation Fund, PNRR).

Skills

• Excellent project writing skills (both in Italian and English).
• Deep knowledge of primary public funding instruments.
• Ability to construct budgets and perform economic-financial analysis.
• Strong project management and multi-stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to understand and structure complex technical-industrial content.

Education & Languages

Degree: STEM, Economics, or a related field (Engineering, Chemistry, Environment, or Energy background is a plus).

English: Fluent (essential for European grant applications).

Soft Skills

Strategic thinking and a systems-oriented vision.

Operational autonomy and proactivity.

Precision and high attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What We Offer

Involvement in an innovative industrial project with high environmental impact.

The opportunity to work with proprietary and scalable technologies.

Direct involvement in major European funded projects.

A dynamic, multidisciplinary, and rapidly growing environment.

A clear professional growth path.

Compensation & Classification

Salary (RAL): Indicative range of €50,000 – €70,000 , with flexibility for profiles with significant experience in complex industrial projects and programs.

• Benefits: Meal vouchers and supplementary health insurance.

Onboarding & Work Structure

Initial Phase: In-person presence required for onboarding and technical alignment.

Future Flexibility: Transition to a hybrid work model following the initial period.

Team Integration: You will join a multidisciplinary team (Technical, R&D, Commercial, and Strategy).

We guarantee a fair and inclusive selection process, offering equal access to employment, without distinction of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, religion, and disability.

Don’t miss this opportunity: join Circular Materials and become part of our commitment towards a more circular world!