Benelux Construction & Sustainability Lead

DHL; Eindhoven; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global company

International environment

Flexible learning

Competitive compensation

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Construction & Sustainability Specialist to shape sustainable construction across the Benelux region, ensuring high-quality project delivery and energy-efficient building solutions for sites in Eindhoven, Brussels or Antwerp.

You will lead construction, sustainability and project activities, coordinating stakeholders across countries and functions to deliver value for our CRE portfolio.

Qualifications

• HBO/bachelor-level in construction, engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of project management experience, and at least 5 years in a construction/sustainability role.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building systems and sustainability technologies.
• Experience with HVAC, PV, LED lighting and smart building solutions is an advantage.
• Familiarity with logistics real estate is a plus.
• Prince2 or other PM methodology is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Construction management of new builds, refurbishments and renovations.
• Manage technical documentation and ensure compliance with specs and SLAs.
• Translate business requirements into feasible technical solutions.
• Support tendering processes: documentation, bid evaluation and contractor selection.
• Contribute to business cases and improve construction standards.
• Coordinate a wide range of building-related projects.
• Sustainability management: implement local plans aligned with global strategy.
• Identify energy-saving opportunities in buildings and infrastructure.
• Support procurement in identifying sustainability-focused suppliers.
• Develop business cases for sustainable technologies and initiatives.
• Promote HVAC optimization, PV installations, LED upgrades and smart controls.
• Contribute to carbon reduction and Carbon Neutral standards for future projects.
• Project management: lead short- and mid-term construction and sustainability projects.
• Develop project plans with scope, timeline, budget and governance.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate stakeholders across countries and functions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and define solution options.
• Participate in smaller projects when required.

Skills

Project management

Sustainability

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Dutch & English comms

Travel Benelux

Education

HBO/ Bachelor in construction or engineering

Prince2 certification

Job description

DHL is seeking a Construction & Sustainability Specialist to shape sustainable construction across the Benelux region, ensuring high-quality project delivery and energy-efficient building solutions for sites in Eindhoven, Brussels or Antwerp.

You will lead construction, sustainability and project activities, coordinating stakeholders across countries and functions to deliver value for our CRE portfolio.