Overview
About Haskoning
At Haskoning, you join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.
About Our Defence Work
Haskoning has a long-standing presence in the UK Defence sector, supporting critical national infrastructure, defence estates, and complex, highly regulated environments across the UK and selected overseas markets. We work closely with MOD, defence primes, and international partners delivering cross Business Line consultancy and design services. We are continuing to grow our defence capability and are now looking to appoint an Associate Defence Consultant to act as Deputy to our Defence Lead, supporting delivery, growth, and strategic development of the portfolio of services we deliver to our defence sector clients.
Role Context
This role will report into the Defence Lead supporting defence consultancy delivery, business development, framework management, and key account engagement across the UK and NATO-focused workstreams in predominantly the maritime and air domains. The position requires an individual who is comfortable operating at Project Manager / Project Director level, with the credibility to engage senior defence stakeholders and contribute to the continued growth of our Defence services. The role is UK-wide, with regular national travel and some international travel.
The Role
You will work closely with the Defence Lead and wider business to deliver high-quality defence consultancy and support the strategic development of our Defence offering. The role combines delivery leadership, business development, and client-facing responsibilities, with scope to take ownership of discrete workstreams.
Key responsibilities
* Deputising for the Defence Lead where required, providing leadership and continuity across defence activities
* Supporting and delivering defence consultancy assignments, operating at Project Manager or Project Director level
* Contributing to defence sector Business Development activity, including opportunity shaping, bid support, and client engagement
* Managing UK and overseas Defence-facing frameworks
* Undertaking Key Account Management and developing and sustaining long-term client relationships
* Acting as focal point and Lead for NATO-related work
* Liaising with the UK based Industry and Buildings defence BD Lead
* Supporting and promoting collaboration with other internal Business Lines at Haskoning
* Maintaining accurate records and pipeline reporting via the CRM system
Essential Skills & Experience
* Demonstrable experience working in the Defence sector (critical)
* This may include experience as a Civil Servant (e.g. Defence Infrastructure), ex-military, or within a defence consultancy
* Strong understanding of defence environments, clients, and ways of working
* Experience delivering or managing complex projects or programmes in highly regulated environments
* Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and operating in a client-facing consultancy role
* Eligible for Security Clearance (SC) or willing to obtain it
* Willing and able to travel nationally as required
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Engineering background (desirable but not essential)
* Project Management qualifications (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, MSP, PMI)
* Experience working within defence infrastructure, estates, or naval environments
* Exposure to international defence or NATO projects
* Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting business growth
What We Can Offer You
Ambitious. Exciting. Collaborative. That’s how our colleagues describe Haskoning.
You’ll be part of a growing Defence team with the opportunity to shape services, work on nationally significant projects, and develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking consultancy. We offer flexible working arrangements, career development support, and the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals across the UK and internationally.
You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options. You can learn more about our benefits here.
Interested?
If you have a Defence background and are looking to step into a senior consultancy role with real influence and progression, we’d love to hear from you.
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