Construction & Sustainability Specialist Benelux

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

Location: This role covers the Benelux region and can be based in Eindhoven (Netherlands), Brussels, or Antwerp (Belgium).

About DHL and Corporate Real Estate:

DHL Group is the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain. Corporate Real Estate (CRE) at DHL Group manages a global portfolio of more than 12,000 properties, covering over 30 million m² worldwide. With around 1,700 real estate professionals globally, we ensure that all DHL facilities are developed, operated, and maintained efficiently and sustainably across their entire lifecycle. Within the EMEA region, our CRE team delivers end-to-end real estate services—Commercial, Construction, and Facility Management—supporting DHL’s continued growth through sustainable and future-focused property solutions.

Join us and become part of a global CRE community shaping the logistics infrastructure of tomorrow.

Job purpose:

As a Construction & Sustainability Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping sustainable construction across Benelux by ensuring high-quality project delivery and integrating energy‑efficient building solutions into our sites.

Your tasks:

Construction management

• Ensure successful execution of new build, refurbishment, and renovation projects requested by business units
• Manage technical documentation and ensure compliance with construction specifications and SLAs
• Translate business requirements into feasible technical solutions
• Support tendering processes, including preparation of documentation, evaluation of bids, and contractor selection
• Contribute to business cases and improve construction standards
• Coordinate and support a wide range of building‑related projects

Sustainability management

• Initiate and implement local sustainability improvement plans aligned with global strategy
• Identify and assess energy‑saving opportunities in buildings and infrastructure
• Support procurement in identifying and managing sustainability‑focused suppliers and pilots
• Develop and support business cases for sustainable technologies and initiatives
• Promote and implement solutions such as HVAC optimization, PV installations, LED upgrades, and smart building controls
• Contribute to carbon reduction and “Carbon Neutral” construction standards for future projects

Project management

• Lead and manage short‑and mid‑term construction and sustainability projects
• Develop project plans, including scope, timeline, budget, and governance structure
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate stakeholders and adjust plans where necessary
• Conduct feasibility studies and define solution options
• Actively participate in smaller projects when required

Your profile:

• HBO (Bachelor-level) working and thinking level, preferably in construction, engineering, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in project management, and at least 5 years in a similar construction/sustainability role
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building systems, and sustainability technologies
• Experience with HVAC, PV systems, LED lighting, and smart building solutions is an advantage
• Familiarity with logistics real estate is a plus
• Prince2 certification or other project management methodology is an advantage
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
• Structured, proactive, and solution‑oriented mindset
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work across countries and functions
• Willingness to travel within Benelux

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world.
• International and virtual environment.
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn.
• Tempting Compensation and benefits.

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.