Haskoning
Climate Resilience Lead
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Climate Resilience Lead
Climate Resilience Lead – Global Opportunity
Join Haskoning, an independent, employee-owned firm shaping the future of climate resilience worldwide. This highly visible leadership role blends strategic direction, business development, client engagement, and thought leadership to expand Haskoning’s global position in flood, coastal, and water resilience, alongside climate advisory—delivering practical, impactful solutions for clients and communities.
About the Role
As Climate Resilience Lead, you will:
- Drive Haskoning’s market strategy to grow our global impact across flood risk management, coastal resilience, and integrated water systems.
- Combine strategic leadership, business development, and client representation to convert opportunities into high-value projects.
Where Our Arbeit Is Making an Impact
We are part of a challenge-turning-to-opportunity organisation, delivering purpose-driven, diverse projects in economies, industry, and infrastructure. With clients worldwide, from infrastructure to renewable energy and decarbonisation, our 6,800+ employees unite expert capabilities to solve pressing societal challenges.
The role reports to the Strategy Director – Water & Maritime and may be based in either the Netherlands or the UK, with international travel throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities: Shaping Climate Resilience with Strategy and Expertise
Define and Evolve Our Global Strategy
- Align our market focus on priority countries, sectors, and clients by analysing policy, investment, and industry trends.
- Translate these insights into captivating value propositions and growth plans to strengthen our global climate resilience positioning.
Drive Market Growth and Business Development
- Deliver a strategic pipeline of opportunities, from concept to winning proposals.
- Collaborate with development teams, marketing, and growth partners to convert opportunities into successful projects.
- Shape winning strategies and client engagement approaches for high-value pursuits.
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Develop Strategic Client Relationships
- Forge senior-level partnerships with key clients, investors, authorities, and partners.
- Represent our client focus by addressing evolving needs and integrating innovation into services.
- Enable individualised client-centric strategies for major accounts.
Lead Industry Engagement & Thought Leadership
- Act as Haskoning’s official climate resilience ambassador, boosting our standing as a trusted advisor.
- Amplify visibility through industry events, thought-leading publications, and partnerships, positioning us as a leader in control climate resilience strategies.
Build Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Foster a global community of climate resilience experts, connecting capabilities across disciplines and regions.
- Accelerate capability development in line with market demand.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and insightful collaboration between teams.
Qualifications & Experience
We are seeking a strategic and commercially savvy leader with:
- Experience in strategic/modern commercial/ business development within global consulting or engineering.
- Strong expertise in flood/coastal/water management or equivalent infrastructure sectors, showcasing real impact.
- Proven commercial track record in: market development, winning high-value opportunities and navigating international matrices.
- Senior stakeholder influence achieved through industrial acumen and commercial savviness.
- Established relationships with industry professionals and clients across markets.
- Degree in civil engineering, environmental sciences, or an allied sector (with management success preferred).
- Permission to work in either the Netherlands or the UK (and must seek compliance locally).
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Why Join Us?
Our Proposition for You
Haskoning balances professional fulfilment with personal well-being. Our benefits package ensures every aspect of your career and life is supported:
- Competitive salary with annual increases to reflect your contribution.
- Flexibility and planning forecast—prioritising relationship work-life harmony.
- Tailored development: Supported through learning paths, knowledge-sharing events, and programmes.
- An inclusive culture: Valuing diversity and accessibility while encouraging team engagement and personal growth.
- Unique engagements: Social and sporting opportunities, professional networks (e.g., Pride & Young Haskoning).
- Approaches: UK or NL benefit information, tailored to your location.
Next Steps
Apply by July 24
We welcome visionary partners; apply via the button for the Climate Resilience Lead role with your CV and motivation. Questions? Contact: Sanne Bron at sanne.bron@haskoning.com.
The Haskoning Difference
We champion a diverse and inclusive culture, aligning with our mission: "Enhancing Society Together". Every contributor adds value, regardless of background, gender, or experience. Our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives aim to create a unified community.
Job seekers' protected privacy: Applications should only be made via the official apply button (not via email).
Engagement Profile: Selection Journey: Three key stages: online conversation ➀; strategic assessment & face-to-face pitch Brazinga ➁; final leadership interview ✕. An online assessment rounds out the process.
Application reminder: You can also apply on our careers page.
Our guarantee to diversity and inclusivity, with each perspective welcome.
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