Environmental Manager / Environmental Advisor

260605-ST-002

Location

Rotterdam, Haarlem & Utrecht, Netherlands

Contract Duration

June 2026 – May 2028

Hours

26 Hours per Week

Education Required

HBO (Bachelor's Degree) or Equivalent

Experience Required

Minimum 3 Years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Manager / Environmental Advisor to support the preparation, management, and execution of maintenance and infrastructure contracts within a complex civil engineering environment. The role focuses on safeguarding environmental requirements, stakeholder management, permits, communication, risk management, and contract compliance.

You will act as a trusted advisor to Contract Managers and Environmental Managers, ensuring environmental considerations are effectively integrated into project planning and execution while maintaining operational continuity and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Management

• Ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into contract preparation and execution.
• Review contract documents for completeness, feasibility, compliance, and environmental impact.
• Monitor compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of environmental management plans and strategies.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including:
  • Municipalities
  • Provinces
  • Emergency and rescue services
  • Public transport organizations
  • Asset managers
  • Contractors
  • Businesses and residents
  • Government agencies
• Facilitate communication and alignment between project teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain records of consultations, agreements, and decision-making processes.

Contract Support & Risk Management

• Provide environmental input for contract preparation, tendering, and execution.
• Identify, assess, and manage environmental and stakeholder-related risks.
• Advise project teams on mitigation measures and compliance requirements.
• Support assessment of contractor submissions, quotations, and budgets from an environmental perspective.
• Ensure environmental obligations are addressed throughout the project lifecycle.

Communication & Public Relations

• Prepare written communications and stakeholder updates.
• Respond to public inquiries and stakeholder concerns.
• Coordinate communication activities with internal communications teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting within organizational systems.

Project Coordination

• Support project preparation and realization phases within civil engineering projects.
• Coordinate environmental activities with project teams, contractors, and operational stakeholders.
• Monitor project impacts and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Contribute to maintaining operational continuity during project execution.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare reports, analyses, recommendations, and environmental assessments.
• Document risks, decisions, agreements, and project developments.
• Ensure all documentation is complete, traceable, and compliant with organizational requirements.
• Provide clear recommendations to project and contract management teams.

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have

• HBO degree or equivalent professional working and thinking level.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental management and stakeholder management.
• Experience with:
  • Permitting processes
  • Conditioning activities
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Administrative decision-making
  • Communication management
  • Traffic and operational measures
• Minimum 3 years of experience drafting and managing requirements specifications.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting the preparation phase of civil engineering projects.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting the execution phase of infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental management processes within infrastructure environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dutch.

Preferred Skills

• Experience within large public-sector infrastructure organizations.
• Knowledge of contract management and maintenance contracts.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with government regulations, standards, and procurement environments.
• Knowledge of stakeholder management within complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience with infrastructure maintenance and operational environments.

Knowledge Areas

• Environmental Management
• Contract Preparation & Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Permit Management
• Risk Management
• Civil Engineering Projects
• Infrastructure Maintenance
• Communication Management
• Requirements Engineering
• Regulatory Compliance

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Judgment & Decision-Making
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaboration & Relationship Building
• Results Orientation
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Planning & Coordination
• Risk Assessment