Haskoning
Climate Resilience Lead
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Climate Resilience Lead
Climate Resilience Lead
Join Haskoning and become part of our mission to shape climate resilience worldwide. This is a highly visible leadership role combining strategy, business development, client engagement, and thought leadership to grow our global position in flood, coastal and water resilience, with a strong focus on climate advisory.
About the Role
As Climate Resilience Lead, you will drive Haskoning’s market growth across flood and coastal resilience and water systems, combined with climate strategy support for decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Shape our global market strategy
- Define and evolve Haskoning’s approach to climate resilience, focusing on strategic markets, clients, and opportunities.
- Set and strengthen our global positioning in flood risk management, coastal resilience, and climate advisory.
- Translate policy and investment trends into insights, value propositions, and growth strategies.
- Identify priority markets, sectors, and clients that align with our ambitious targets.
Drive growth and business development
- Build and maintain a strategic pipeline of new opportunities, prioritising high-value pursuits.
- Support major project bids with winning strategies and tailored client approaches.
- Collaborate with business development and marketing teams to convert opportunities into projects.
Develop strategic client relationships
- Engage with global decision-makers (clients, investors, governments, and partners).
- Represent Haskoning in key client engagement initiatives, shaping relationships for long-term growth.
- Ensure our service offering evolves to reflect market needs and emerging challenges.
Lead industry engagement and thought leadership
- Amplify Haskoning’s reputation as a trusted advisor to governments, corporates, and financial institutions.
- Share expertise through publications, speaking engagements, and grey-literature (e.g., reports, workshops).
- Position the firm as a market leader in clean transition initiatives, particularly around water and coastal adaptation.
Connect global expertise
- Build and maintain a tightly-knit global Climate Resilience network across offices.
- Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration to ensure capability aligns with market demands.
- Support training programs and innovation hubs for teams across regions.
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About Haskoning
At Haskoning, you’ll work in an employee-owned, international consultancy specialising in engineering, software and consultancy services with a history of over 140 years. Our 25-country team (6,800+ employees) delivers large-scale, technically advanced projects in:
- Infrastructure optimisation
- Climate resilience
- Renewable energy
- Industrial decarbonisation
- Sustainable transport
This role reports directly to the Strategy Director – Water & Maritime. The position is based in the Netherlands or the UK (with travel obligations). Preparing candidates:
Requirements
Experience
- Strategic leadership in business development, preferably within global consultancy/engineering.
- Proven track record in leading growth and winning complex, high-value assignments, particularly in flood, coastal or water-related projects.
Background
- Strong understanding of climate resilience, flood management, coastal strategies, or water/energy infrastructure sectors.
- Experience engaging with public authorities, investors, and cross-sector partners at senior levels.
Skills
- Exceptional commercial acumen and ability to translate strategy into growth outcomes.
- Demonstrated success in dynamic, matrix organizations, influencing senior leadership from a delivery-first perspective.
- Single-minded focus on client success—stakeholder relationship management with high-impact results.
Compliance
- Ability (or willingness) to travel internationally as needed due to the globally distributed nature of the role.
- Legal right to work in the Netherlands or the United Kingdom.
Attitude
- Social license: You will work with markets that have differing perspectives. Your Handling of this, from a enablistic point ofview, is of great importance.
Education
- Degree in civil engineering, environmental sciences, or a closely related discipline.
Benefits
Well-Being & Work-Life Harmony
- Competitive salary with potentials for annual growth.
- Adaptive work environments: Flexible structures and hybrid policies.
- Strong connection between colleagues, professional supports (e.g., advice centres).
- Ongoing support for personal development (e.g., Performance Dialogues, Talent Management).
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Diverse Benefits (UK/NL-variant)
- Schemes: Market-leading employer packages for retirement (including NEST/auto-enrolment), premium medical insurance, childcare savings, and out-of-hours support.
- Wellness: Physical, mental health, and life-style support (online wellness, club memberships, etc.).
- Professional Development & Education:
- Tailored sponsored training, certified education, plus continued coaching options.
- Inductions for brands as needed align with skill and career growth goals.
Inclusive Culture
- Progressive environments: Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) across all aspects.
- Sustainable workplace culture: Precise impact measurement for team effectiveness.
- Employee-led initiatives: Options to embed values in personal togetherness via events, teams, and social programs (e.g., Haskoning’s networks for young professionals, LGBTQ+, women etc.).
One compelling feature is mentioning there will no longer be annual reviews, instead, management encourages you to step up and grow. You will have regular open conversations on performance and goals with dedicated associates during your first year to set you up for success.
How to Apply
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Stop lines as an employer: Click on the Apply button before the July 24 deadline to submit your CV and motivation letter (not via email).
A custom tailored 3-stage recruitment process includes:
- Online conversation (with evening virtual meetings option).
- Strategic presentation & assessment (dates and details after shortlisting).
- Senior Leadership final interview, including hands-on (e.g., puzzle-based strategies test).
The review timeline supports agility in our business adaptability: Timing can vary slightly by candidate background.
Queries: Send questions to Sanne Bron (sanne.bron@haskoning.com).
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Haskoning is committed to diversity. Regardless of demographics (experience, age, gender background, choice), candidates are encouraged to apply. Learn more about inclusion with our Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (D&I) page.
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