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Climate Resilience Lead
Climate Resilience Lead
Join Haskoning and help shape the future of climate resilience worldwide. This is a highly visible leadership role combining strategy, business development, client engagement, and thought leadership—focussed on growing our global position in flood, coastal and water resilience and climate advisory.
What You Will Do
As Climate Resilience Lead, you will drive Haskoning’s global market approach and growth by 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 across:
- Flood risk management
- Coastal resilience
- Integrated water systems
- Climate advisory (helping clients shape strategy and investment decisions)
Key Responsibilities
Shape our global market strategy
- Define and evolve the global strategy for climate resilience
- Ensure focus on the right markets, clients, and opportunities
- Develop strategic direction and strengthen global positioning
- Identify priority markets, sectors, and clients
- Turn market, policy, and investment trends into clear insights, value propositions, and growth plans
Drive growth and business development
- Build a strong pipeline of strategic opportunities
- Support major pursuits, developing winning strategies and client engagement approaches
- Collaborate with business development and marketing teams to convert opportunities into successful projects
Develop strategic client relationships
- Engage with clients and partners at senior levels
- Strengthen market presence through key relationships
- Support account strategies for major clients
- Reflect client needs and market demands in services and innovation
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Lead industry engagement and thought leadership
- Represent Haskoning as an external advocate for climate resilience
- Build visibility through events, partnerships, and publications
- Position the company as a trusted adviser in priority markets
Connect expertise across our global business
- Build and connect a global Climate Resilience community
- Foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing
- Align future capabilities with client and market needs
Where You Will Work
About Haskoning
You’ll join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy specialising in engineering, design, consultancy, software, and technology. Our mission—"Enhancing Society Together"—drives positive societal impact.
- Purpose-driven work across global projects over 140+ years of expertise
- 6,800+ employees across 25+ countries
- Collaborative culture with clients in infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation, and sustainable mobility
This role reports directly to the Strategy Director – Water & Maritime. The position is primarily based in either the Netherlands (NL) or the UK, with frequent international travel.
What You Bring
- Significant experience in strategic, commercial, or business development leadership roles (ideal in global consulting/engineering)
- Strong expertise in climate resilience, flood/coastal/water management, or related infrastructure sectors
- Proven track record in:
- Business development
- Developing new markets
- Winning complex, high-value opportunities
- Strong professional network with clients, investors, and industry partners
- Ability to operate in international matrix environments and influence senior stakeholders
- Highly commercial mindset with a client-focused approach
- Willingness for international travel as required
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Credentials:
- Degree in civil engineering, environmental sciences, or related disciplines
Requirements:
- Must have the legal right to work in the selected country (NL or UK).
What You Can Expect
Haskoning prioritises employee well-being with a comprehensive benefits package:
- Competitive salary with annual increases
- Flexibility to balance work and personal life
- Development opportunities (training programs, tailored learning paths, knowledge-sharing groups)
- Inclusive and purposeful culture:
- Welcoming, open environment that values diversity
- Team spirit and formal/voluntary networks (e.g., Pride, Young Haskoning)
- Leadership-themed initiatives (stress management, wellbeing programs, social/sports activities)
For UK benefits, visit our webpage. For NL benefits, visit our HR portal.
Ready to Impact?
You’re invited! Join our team before July 24 by applying with a resume and motivation letter.
Our tailored recruitment process includes:
- Online conversation
- Face-to-face interview with strategic assessment and presentation
- Final interview with senior leadership
Online assessments may also be part of the process.
Questions? Contact: Sanne Bron (Recruiter) | sanne.bron@haskoning.com
Our Commitment to Diversity
Haskoning fosters an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered. Our belief in a diverse, inclusive culture drives innovation and growth across all backgrounds, ages, genders, and experiences.
For further details on D&I initiatives, visit our website.
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