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Climate Resilience Lead
Climate Resilience Lead - Haskoning
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 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 market positioning.
- Develop new opportunities.
- Ensure 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.
- Integrated water systems.
- Climate advisory (strategy & investment decisions).
Your Key Responsibilities
Shape Global Market Strategy
- Define and evolve Haskoning’s approach to climate resilience.
- Focus on optimal markets, clients, and opportunities.
- Set the strategic direction and global positioning.
- Identify priority markets, sectors, and clients.
- Turn market, policy, and investment trends into:
- Clear market insights.
- Value propositions.
- Growth plans.
Drive Business Growth & Development
- Build a strong pipeline of strategic opportunities.
- Support major pursuits by developing:
- Winning strategies.
- Client engagement approaches.
- Collaborate with business development and marketing & growth teams to convert opportunities into successful projects.
Develop Strategic Client Relationships
- Engage at a senior level with clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Develop relationships with:
- Key clients.
- Investors.
- Public authorities.
- Industry partners.
- Support key account strategies for major clients.
- Align client needs and market demands with Haskoning’s services and innovation efforts.
Lead Industry Engagement & Thought Leadership
- Act as Haskoning’s external ambassador for climate resilience.
- Build visibility through:
- Events.
- Partnerships.
- Publications.
- Position Haskoning as the trusted adviser in priority markets.
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Connect Global Expertise
- Build and connect a global Climate Resilience community.
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across:
- Regions.
- Disciplines.
- Support development of future capabilities aligned with market demands.
Where You’ll Work
At Haskoning, you’ll join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy combining:
- Engineering.
- Design.
- Consultancy services.
- Software and technology.
Mission: "Enhancing Society Together"—delivering positive global impact.
Key Features of Haskoning
✅ Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and personal growth. ✅ Diverse, international projects leveraging 140+ years of expertise. ✅ Collaboration with leading clients across sectors including:
- Infrastructure.
- Climate resilience.
- Renewable energy.
- Decarbonisation.
- Sustainable mobility.
- Over 6,800 employees in 25+ countries with a global, welcoming culture.
Location: The role is based in either the Netherlands (NL) or the United Kingdom (UK) with international travel required.
What You Bring to the Role
- Significant experience in a strategic, commercial, or business development leadership role, preferably in a global consulting or engineering environment.
- Deep background in climate resilience, particularly:
- Flood risk management.
- Coastal resilience.
- Water management or related infrastructure sectors.
- Proven track record in:
- Business development.
- Market growth.
- Winning complex, high-value opportunities.
- Strong external network across:
- Clients.
- Partners.
- Investors.
- Ability to operate in complex international environments and influence senior stakeholders.
- Highly commercial mindset with a strong client focus and ability to translate strategy into tangible business results.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
- Degree in:
- Civil engineering.
- Environmental sciences.
- Or a related discipline.
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Additional Requirements:
- Must have the legal right to work in either the Netherlands or the United Kingdom.
What You Can Expect from Us
At Haskoning, our employees’ well-being is the foundation of our success. We offer:
Our Employee Benefits Include
✔ Competitive salary with annual increases. ✔ Flexible and supportive environment for a healthy work-life balance. ✔ Development opportunities including:
- Tailored learning paths.
- Learning weeks.
- Knowledge-sharing groups.
✔ Culture:
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Informal, inclusive, and open workplace.
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Strong community with high team spirit.
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Employee-led networks (e.g., Pride, Young Haskoning).
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Voluntary social and sports activities.
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Additional details:
Why Join Haskoning?
We'd love to hear from you! Apply before July 24 with your resume and motivation letter.
The recruitment process is tailored for this role and consists of three stages:
- Initial online conversation.
- Face-to-face interview, including:
- Strategic assessment.
- Presentation.
- Final interview with senior leadership. Note: An online assessment will also be part of the process.
Questions?
Contact Sanne Bron, Recruiter, at sanne.bron@haskoning.com.
About Us: Diversity & Inclusion
Haskoning is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels:
- Valued.
- Respected.
- Empowered.
Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together", drives us to create an environment where diversity strengthens us. Regardless of experience, background, age, gender, or any other characteristic—you belong here.
- Learn more about our ED&I (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) initiatives [here].
Due to privacy laws, please submit your application via the official apply button—not via email.
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