Climate Resilience GLM Lead

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 – focussed on growing our global position in flood, coastal and water resilience and climate advisory.

As Climate Resilience Lead, you will drive Haskoning's global market approach and growth – combining strategic leadership, business development, client engagement, and external representation to strengthen our market position, develop new opportunities, and ensure we continue to deliver meaningful impact for our clients and communities.

At Haskoning, climate resilience is rooted in water, focused on delivering practical, large‑scale solutions in flood risk management, coastal resilience and integrated water systems, complemented by climate advisory that helps clients shape strategy and investment decisions.

• You will define and evolve our global approach to climate resilience, ensuring we focus on the right markets, clients and opportunities.
• Set strategic direction and strengthen our global positioning.
• Identify priority markets, sectors, and clients.
• Turn market, policy and investment trends into clear market insights, value propositions and growth plans.

• You will play a central role in building a strong pipeline of strategic opportunities and supporting major pursuits.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of strategic opportunities.
• Support major pursuits and develop winning strategies and client engagement approaches.
• Work with business development and our marketing & growth team to convert opportunities into successful projects.

• You will engage with clients and partner at a senior level to strengthen our market presence.
• Develop relationships with key clients, investors, public authorities, and industry partners.
• Support key account strategies for major clients.
• Ensure client needs and market demands are reflected in our services and innovation efforts.

• You will represent Haskoning in the market and strengthen our reputation as a trusted adviser.
• Act as our external ambassador for climate resilience.
• Build visibility through events, partnerships, and publications.
• Position Haskoning in priority markets.

• You will build and connect a global Climate Resilience community across our international teams.
• Connect capabilities across regions and disciplines.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Support the development of future capabilities aligned with market needs.

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee‑owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose‑driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

This role reports directly to the Strategy Director – Water & Maritime. The role will be based in either the NL or the UK, international travel will be required throughout the year.

• Significant experience in a strategic, commercial, or business development leadership role, ideally within global consulting or engineering environments.
• Strong background in climate resilience, particularly flood/coastal and water management or related infrastructure sectors.
• Proven track record in business development, developing markets and winning complex, high value opportunities.
• Strong external network across clients, partners and investors in the sector.
• Ability to operate in complex, international matrix…