Haskoning
Climate Resilience Lead
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Climate Resilience Lead
Climate Resilience Lead – Job Description
Join Haskoning and help shape the future of climate resilience worldwide. This is a highly visible leadership role that combines strategy, business development, client engagement, and thought leadership, focused on growing our global position in flood, coastal, and water resilience and climate advisory.
About the Role
As the Climate Resilience Lead, you will drive Haskoning’s global market strategy and growth—combining strategic leadership, business development, client engagement, and external representation to strengthen our market position, develop new opportunities, and deliver meaningful impact for clients and communities.
At Haskoning, climate resilience is rooted in water, delivering practical, large-scale solutions in flood risk management, coastal resilience, and integrated water systems, complemented by climate advisory for strategic and investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Shape Our Global Market Strategy
- Define and evolve Haskoning’s global approach to climate resilience, ensuring focus on the right markets, clients, and opportunities.
- Set the strategic direction and strengthen our global positioning.
- Identify priority markets, sectors, and clients.
- Convert market, policy, and investment trends into clear market insights, value propositions, and growth plans.
Drive Growth and Business Development
- Build a strong pipeline of strategic opportunities and support major pursuits.
- Develop and maintain a robust business development pipeline.
- Support major pursuits with winning strategies and client engagement approaches.
- Work with business development and marketing teams to convert opportunities into successful projects.
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Develop Strategic Client Relationships
- Engage with senior clients, investors, public authorities, and industry partners.
- Support key account strategies for major clients.
- Align client needs and market demands with our services and innovation efforts.
Lead Industry Engagement and Thought Leadership
- Represent Haskoning as an authority in climate resilience.
- Build visibility through events, partnerships, and publications.
- Position Haskoning as a trusted advisor in priority markets.
Connect Expertise Across Global Teams
- Build and connect a global Climate Resilience community.
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across regions and disciplines.
- Develop future capabilities aligned with market needs.
Where You’ll Work
You will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy providing engineering, design, consultancy, software, and technology for positive societal impact. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together", drives our work across 140+ years of expertise with:
- Over 6,800 employees in 25+ countries
- Projects in infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation, and sustainable mobility
This role reports directly to the Strategy Director – Water & Maritime and will be based in either the Netherlands (NL) or the UK, with international travel required.
What You Bring
- Significant experience in a strategic, commercial, or business development leadership role, preferably in global consulting or engineering.
- Strong background in climate resilience, flood/coastal water management, or related infrastructure sectors.
- Proven track record in:
- Business development and winning high-value, complex opportunities.
- Client engagement at a senior level.
- Operating in international, matrix-based environments.
- External network across clients, partners, and investors.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- Degree in civil engineering, environmental sciences, or a related discipline.
- Legal right to work in either the Netherlands or the UK.
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What You Can Expect
At Haskoning, we prioritise well-being, growth, and inclusivity with:
- Competitive salary with annual increments.
- Flexible work-life balance through support, community, and work design.
- Development opportunities:
- Tailored training programs and pathways.
- Learning weeks and knowledge-sharing groups (such as Young Haskoning and Pride network).
- Informal, inclusive culture fostering collaboration, team spirit, and accessibility.
- Social and sports activities for employee engagement.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered. Our mission—"Enhancing Society Together"—guides our efforts to create an environment that celebrates individual backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. All candidates are welcome.
Next Steps
Applications close: July 24.
Recruitment process:
- Initial online conversation
- Face-to-face interview (including strategic assessment and presentation)
- Final interview with senior leadership
Online assessments may also be included.
Contact: Sanneh Bron, Recruiter – sanne.bron@haskoning.com
Application instructions: Due to privacy law, apply via the website button—not by email.
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