Environmental Manager
Brussels Area, Belgium
QHSE /
Full-time /
On-site
Our client is a renowned international contractor headquartered in a European capital. The company is widely recognised for its focus on innovation and sustainability, its commitment to safety, and excellence in project delivery. With advanced methodologies and extensive industry knowledge, the firm maintains its leadership across multiple sectors within the construction industry.
As Environmental Manager, you will lead the environmental agenda for the Belgium-Luxembourg Business Unit. You’ll oversee compliance and implementation of certified environmental systems, manage a small team of environmental professionals, and work closely with project teams and corporate stakeholders to ensure sustainable practices are embedded across all operations. Your role is central to maintaining environmental certifications and driving performance improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee and maintain the ISO14001 and CO2 Performance Ladder certified environmental management system
- Manage and guide two Regional Environmental Coordinators
- Ensure operational compliance with all internal, legal, and client environmental requirements
- Support carbon data management and reporting, including system input, analysis, and stakeholder communication
- Engage in tenders and prequalification processes where environmental input is required
- Conduct environmental training in line with internal training plans
- Participate in corporate programs for waste, carbon, and energy management
- Actively engage in sector initiatives and external representation
- Participate in internal audit programs and sustainability reporting (e.g., Ecovadis, CSRD, CO2 PL)
- Drive ongoing improvement of the environmental system as part of the broader Integrated Management System
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Environmental Sciences (Bachelor, Master, or higher)
- Certified Environmental Coordinator – Level A
- Additional technical/environmental qualifications are a plus
- 10–15 years of experience in a comparable role
- Familiarity with ISO14001 and the CO2 Performance Ladder (advanced knowledge preferred)
- Strong leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication and motivational abilities across varied cultural and operational settings
Languages
- Dutch - required
- English - required
- French - optional
Why Candidates Choose Them
- Attractive compensation package with a competitive salary and employee benefits
- Flexible mobility perks
- Supplementary pension plan and medical care insurance
- Work-life balance programmes (telecommuting, childcare, flexible schedules, mobile work)
- Health Management initiatives (sports, health check-ups, etc.)
- Career development programmes for continuous learning and expanding career opportunities
- A dynamic, secure, and innovative work environment with supportive colleagues
- Encouragement for ideas, projects, and ambitions
- Opportunity to work on complex projects locally and internationally
- A choice between staying rooted locally or pursuing exciting international career prospects within the organisation
About Cabo Norte Professionals
Cabo Norte Professionals is a team of highly driven recruitment experts based in Belgium with 20 years of in-house recruitment expertise in Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, France, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Australia.
It’s our talent to find yours! We recruit candidates for our clients’ companies as if it were for our own. We share our passion for their business with you. We get you inspired. Tell you all about their story and vision and your possible future role herein. We make it personal, tailored to your ambition and expectations. After all, you are not looking for a job, but a career offering possibilities, perspective and growth. We are here to pave your way to success.
Our clients are important players in their industry and niche, operating in the BENELUX area, France or internationally, active in Architecture, Construction & Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Real Estate & Development, Digital Engineering & Virtual Reality, Energy, Health, Safety & Environment, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Industry
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