Senior Communications Advisor

As a Senior Communications Advisor within the Corporate Group Brand, Marketing & Communications (BMC), you shape and deliver internal and external communications that move our organisation forward. You combine strategic advice with hands-on execution.

You work on a broad range of communication topics, partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation. At the same time, you contribute to the continued development of our communications approach, helping us bring even more structure, focus and scalability to the way we work.

A key part of your role is shaping how we communicate about AI and digital developments, both internally and externally, ensuring a clear and consistent narrative. At the same time, you explore and apply AI and digital tools to strengthen how the Corporate Communications team creates content and delivers impact, embedding them in our day-to-day ways of working and supporting the team in their practical adoption.

What you will do as Senior Communications Advisor

Communications advice and delivery

You advise on and deliver communication for both internal and external audiences.

• Develop and execute communication plans, assets and internal events
• Translate complex topics into clear narratives and practical communication approaches
• Partner with senior stakeholders on key messages and approach
• Ensure communications contribute to a clear, consistent and credible reputation of Haskoning.

Digital maturity and AI adoption

• Shape and support clear, consistent communication about AI and digital developments, both internally and externally, helping to drive understanding and adoption across the organisation
• Apply AI to improve content creation, workflows and consistency by the communications team and the wider organisation
• Help the team move from experimentation to effective, day-to-day use of AI
• Identify opportunities where digital technology can simplify or strengthen how we work

Collaboration and stakeholder management

You work closely with the Manager Corporate Communications, the Director BMC, the Executive Board and other senior stakeholders.

• Act as a trusted sparring partner at both strategic and tactical level
• Safeguard alignment and priorities across projects and topics

Hands-on execution

Alongside advising, you ensure communication is delivered effectively.

• Ensure plans are translated into clear, high-quality output
• Write and edit communications yourself (Dutch and English)
• Develop assets together with internal and external specialists

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology.

As our new Senior Communications Advisor, you’ll join the 13-person Corporate Communications Team within our Corporate Group Brand, Marketing & Communications (BMC). The team is responsible for strengthening our reputation, clearly communicating our strategy and leadership, and keeping colleagues engaged and well-informed through internal communications, media relations and corporate events.

You are either based in the Netherlands and will work from our office in Amersfoort and/or Delft 2–3 days a week, or in the UK and will work from our Peterborough office 2–3 days a week and travel to the Netherlands once a month.

What you bring

You’re a strong, confident advisor who brings clarity and structure, while also rolling up your sleeves to get things done. You’re comfortable operating at senior level, pragmatic in your approach, and focused on results.

• 7–10+ years of experience in corporate communications
• Experience with both internal and external communications
• Proven stakeholder management experience at senior management level
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in Dutch and English
• Experience working in a project-based way and structuring complex challenges
• Experience with applying AI in communications and ways of working
• Experience working in a complex organisation with multiple stakeholders and cultures

What you can expect from us

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

• A solid foundation: A competitive base salary with annual increases.
• An attractive compensation package: Including a strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
• Work-life balance: 28 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, a home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• Travel allowance: A conveniently located workplace at one of our offices, with travel expense reimbursement and an NS Business Card. If you walk or bike to work, you’ll receive a higher travel allowance—encouraging sustainable commuting.
• Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.