BESIX
construction, real estate development, and concessions
GroupHeadofSustainability
“Group Head of Sustainability at BESIX. Skills: corporate sustainability, sustainability strategy, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, leadership. defining and driving BESIX Group’s sustainability ambition at the highest level. lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of the Group’s sustainability strategy across all operations and geographies”
What You'll Achieve.
leave a positive legacy; creating long-term value for communities, clients, and future generations; measurable impact across environmental, social, and governance dimensions; track performance and support executive decision-making; embedding sustainability from boardroom to project execution; ensure robust data systems, controls and reporting platforms; continuously improve sustainability performance; build and lead a global sustainability network; Develop incentive structures and performance frameworks linked to sustainability outcomes
Industry & Context.
Structured, analytical and detail-oriented while maintaining a clear big-picture view
Proven international exposure, Proven ability to lead change in complex organisations, The choice to remain locally anchored for the coming years or to seek an exciting international career opportunity within the group.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in business, Economics, Law, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or similar, 10–15 years of experience in corporate sustainability, exposure to topics such as climate, energy, circularity, workforce and governance, Proven international exposure, Fluent in English, Dutch and/or French
Nice to Have
Experience in construction or infrastructure is a plus
What You'll Do.
defining and driving BESIX Group’s sustainability ambition at the highest level
and continuous evolution of the Group’s sustainability strategy across all operations and geographies
act as a key advisor to executive leadership
ensuring sustainability is fully embedded into business strategy
drive measurable impact across environmental
and governance dimensions
ensure full alignment with European and international regulatory frameworks
Shaping sustainability strategy & performance
Driving organisational transformation
Ensuring regulatory excellence & data governance
Strengthening stakeholder engagement & positioning
Building and leading the sustainability function
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Build and lead a global sustainability network across regions and business units; Drive collaboration with Legal, Compliance and ICT; Build and manage relationships with auditors, rating agencies, certification bodies, NGOs and regulators; Shape BESIX’s sustainability positioning in close collaboration with Communication; Coach and empower stakeholders across the organisation; Foster alignment and collaboration across a complex, international business environment
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and presentation skills
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