BESIX

Construction

SustainabilityOfficer

€60–85k ~AI est. Brussels, Brussels, Belgium FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sustainability Officer at BESIX. Skills: Sustainability strategy, Regulatory compliance, Stakeholder management. Contribute to sustainability strategy development. Monitor market trends”

Industry & Context.

Construction
Problems you'll solve

Solution-oriented

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master's degree, Minimum 5 years corporate sustainability experience, Fluent in English

Nice to Have

Experience in construction or infrastructure, International exposure, Good knowledge of Dutch, Good knowledge of French

What You'll Do.

Contribute to sustainability strategy development

Monitor market trends

Monitor regulatory developments

Monitor emerging risks

Monitor emerging opportunities

Help design dashboards

Help design reporting frameworks

Support integration of sustainability

Drive cultural change

Develop training initiatives

Roll out training initiatives

Build internal sustainability network

Support internal sustainability network

Contribute to incentive frameworks

Contribute to performance management systems

Achieve CSRD requirements compliance

Maintain CSRD requirements compliance

Ensure alignment with ESRS

Ensure alignment with EU Taxonomy

Coordinate with business units

Coordinate with corporate functions

Collaborate with Legal

Collaborate with Compliance

Maintain relationships with auditors

Maintain relationships with rating agencies

Maintain relationships with certification bodies

Maintain relationships with regulatory authorities

Support sustainability positioning development

Represent the Group in external forums

Represent the Group in partnerships

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal sustainability network; Cross-functional teams; Legal and Compliance; ICT department

Communication Scope

Writing skills; Presentation skills

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 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) 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 Sustainability Officer , you join a compact and highly strategic team at Group level, responsible for shaping and rolling out the sustainability agenda across BESIX’s international operations. You play a key role in translating strategy into concrete actions, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and embedding sustainability into the company’s culture, decision-making, and day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities 1. Driving sustainability strategy * Contribute to the development and continuous refinement of BESIX Group’s sustainability strategy * Monitor market trends, regulatory developments and emerging risks & opportunities * Help design and implement KPIs, dashboards and reporting frameworks to track progress and support decision-making 2. Embedding sustainability in the organisation * Support the integration of sustainabil

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