At Water International, we aim to positively impact society through climate resilience and water technology consultancy. We collaborate on challenging and profitable international projects, using top domain knowledge and innovative techniques. Our warm and welcoming team builds lasting relationships and inspires each other to create a better world. We value motivation, growth, professionalism, diversity, and fun. We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Team Leader (Associate Director or ADAG – category C), who will serve as the direct line manager for a group of employees (ca. 15fte and growing) and a portfolio of projects.
What you will do as Associate Director
Being a leader to your group and a member of the MT of the Advisory Group, your focus is on:
- Guiding and facilitating, all aimed at people and team development.
- Future proofing the Advisory Group, balancing operational and strategic priorities, linking team target to individual goals in line with future succession
- Creating connections in- and outside, 100% focussed on teamwork and business potential.
- Inspirational leadership to the colleagues in your team, showing a can-do mentality.
- Fostering a growth mindset and atmosphere of honesty, inclusion, business and fun.
- Performance evaluations, salary negotiations, portfolio distribution, balancing workload distribution
- Flexible, situational leadership styles, diversity of thoughts.
- Quality, innovation and professionalism.
- Contribute to Management Team (MT) topics, strategy, HR, innovation, digital, etc.
- In parallel, deliver consultancy project as project manager/director, expert or consultant within budget, timeline and client satisfaction.
RHDHV appreciates diversity. Different perspectives, backgrounds, and insights increase the brainpower for action within our organization so that we can optimally meet the needs of our clients. It doesn’t matter where you were born, what you believe in, how old you are, and who you love. We are especially curious about your drive for positive impact.
Where you will work
Royal HaskoningDHV has been making a world of difference in people’s lives since 1881. As an independent international engineering and consultancy firm, we have been working with clients to successfully deliver projects which contribute to improving living circumstances around the world. Our 6,000 colleagues are committed to our promise to enhance society together. Our world is in transition. Faced with the challenges created by scarcity of resources, climate change, urban redevelopment, traffic management, technological developments and more, there is a desperate need for new ways of thinking and new ideas. We combine global expertise with local knowledge to deliver a multidisciplinary range of consultancy services for the entire living environment.
We are global leaders in providing water technology solutions to the world’s challenges living with water. Water technology in our definition is water supply, wastewater and urban drainage. Our clients and their stakeholders desire solutions to meet these challenges. Examples of challenges are increasing the water efficiency in water scarce cities, realising a smart wastewater sludge treatment infrastructure in large metropoles. These solutions often contain an integral package of our top-class technological water expertise, project development, management expertise and last but not least the hardware and/or software assets.
What you bring
You are a stimulating Team Leader with a constructive, open and sincere attitude in behaviour and communication. You enjoy giving people proactive feedback and supporting them in such a way that they continue to develop and get the best out of themselves. In addition, problem-solving skills, teamwork, flexibility, customer focus and creativity are important in this role. You bring to the team:
- MSc diploma in civil engineering or another relevant field.
- >10 years of relevant experience, of which a few years in a managerial role are preferred.
- > 8 years of experience in project management for international Climate Resilience or Water technology projects in which experience in the latter is a pre.
- Commercially astute to write winning proposals and deliver profitable projects.
- Willing to travel abroad regularly.
- Tactful and diplomatic and persuasive.
- Stress resilient and flexible.
- Result orientation is an important competency; your style is both supportive and pro-active.
- Hands-on mentality to take ownership of several portfolios within the MT of Advisory Group, driving development, implementation and success as part of the AG Annual Goals.
- Good communication skills in Dutch, English and preferably one other language.
What you can expect from us
We offer you a stimulating environment where we put people (incl. our clients) first and where you are empowered to craft your own career path while working with and learning from the smartest people in our field. We prioritise our well-being by offering flexibility, support and a strong sense of community, all to ensure work and personal life go hand in hand.
Are you our new colleague?
Then we would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible. The application process then consists of 1 or 2 interviews and possibly an assessment. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will be welcomed to our team!
Do you have any questions about the role or the process? You can always contact George Peters, DAG Water International, at george.peters@rhdhv.com or Eva Sciarone, Recruiter Water & Maritime, at eva.sciarone@rhdhv.com. Due to the privacy law, please submit your application via the apply button and not via email.
