BESIX
Construction
GroupHeadOfSustainability
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“Group Head Of Sustainability at BESIX. Skills: Sustainability strategy, Regulatory compliance, Stakeholder engagement, Team leadership. Define sustainability strategy. Refine sustainability strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive measurable impact
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in business, 10–15 years corporate sustainability, Fluent in English
Nice to Have
Experience in construction, Experience in infrastructure, Dutch language skills, French language skills
What You'll Do.
Define sustainability strategy
Refine sustainability strategy
Monitor market trends
Monitor regulatory developments
Establish reporting mechanisms
Integrate sustainability into governance
Integrate sustainability into risk management
Integrate sustainability into capital allocation
Lead cultural transformation
Embed sustainability into operations
Design training programmes
Roll out training programmes
Build global sustainability network
Develop incentive structures
Develop performance frameworks
Ensure TCFD alignment
Ensure ESRS alignment
Ensure EU Taxonomy alignment
Drive collaboration with Legal
Drive collaboration with Compliance
Drive collaboration with ICT
Leverage data for improvement
Build relationships with auditors
Build relationships with rating agencies
Build relationships with certification bodies
Build relationships with NGOs
Build relationships with regulators
Shape sustainability positioning
Represent Group in forums
Represent Group in partnerships
Develop sustainability team
Structure sustainability team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Global sustainability network; Across regions; Across business units; With Legal; With Compliance; With ICT; With Communication
Communication Scope
Presentation skills; Executive presentations; Board-level reporting
Full Job Description
BESIX Group is a leading multidisciplinary Belgian Group, active in construction, real estate development, and concessions. Founded in 1909, BESIX has grown impressively and now operates across Northern and Eastern Europe, North and Central Africa, the Middle East (via BESIX Construct), as well as in Australia. The Group distinguishes itself through its internal Engineering Department, offering deep expertise in geotechnical engineering, concrete technology, planning, BIM, System Engineering, and other advanced tools. BESIX achieved a turnover of EUR 3.6 billion in 2024 and employs approximately 11,000 people across 27+ countries, representing over 80 nationalities. BESIX is committed through sustainable and responsible practices to leave a positive legacy. We integrate sustainability – people, planet, profit – principles into our operations. From reducing carbon emissions and promoting circular construction to fostering inclusive workplaces and ethical governance. Our sustainability charter and roadmap guide us in creating long-term value for communities, clients, and future generations. Learn more at: https://www.besix.com As Group Head of Sustainability , you are responsible for defining and driving BESIX Group’s sustainability ambition at the highest level. You lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of the Group’s sustainability strategy across all operations and geographies. You act as a key advisor to executive leadership, ensuring sustainability is fully embedded into business strategy, decision-making, and operations. By combining strategic vision with execution power, you drive measurable impact across environmental, social, and governance dimensions, while ensuring full alignment with European and international regulatory frameworks. Your responsibilities as Group Head Of Sustainability 1. Shaping sustainability strategy & performance * Define and continuously refine a Group-wide sustainability strategy aligned with BESIX’s growth ambiti
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