Business Unit Manager: Transport, Infrastructure and Mobility

6 maanden geleden


Rotterdam, Nederland ECORYS Voltijd

Are you a highly experienced consultant, with a talent for helping others grow professionally? Do you have a passionate interest in social issues, as well as a broad commercial perspective? 

Business Unit Manager 

Transport, Infrastructure and Mobility

Our Transport, Infrastructure and Mobility business unit conducts research, provides policy advice and leads projects for public and semi-public sector clients both in and outside of the Netherlands. Our clients include Dutch ministries, local authorities and municipalities, semi-public institutions such as the Port Authority, the European Commission and international institutions such as the World Bank and European Investment Bank. As a Business Unit Manager (sector leader) you will lead a team of over thirty motivated consultants, including recent university graduates and others who have been active in consultancy for decades. You will work closely with other business units of Ecorys Netherlands and with the Ecorys offices in Brussels, the United Kingdom and other European countries. You will report to the Managing Director of Ecorys Netherlands.

Your responsibilities 

As a sector leader, you enjoy working in collaboration with others. In addition to acquisition and being involved in the execution of projects, you will be in charge of a team of about consultants. You will also be part of the Management Team (MT) of Ecorys Netherlands. Your responsibilities include:

Managing, motivating and developing the people in your team  Attracting new talent  Maintaining contact with (potential) clients Enhancing the presence of Ecorys Netherlands in the relevant market areas Developing a network for potential collaboration with partners and experts Developing and executing the business unit strategy Ensuring high-quality implementation of the projects Developing and achieving the annual financial targets Active participation in the MT of Ecorys Netherlands Contributing to the strategy of Ecorys Netherlands Collaborate with other business units of Ecorys Netherlands and other regional Ecorys offices  Contribute to a stimulating, safe and contemporary corporate culture Report directly to the Managing Director 

We offer

An independent organisation that is motivated to positively contribute to the broader social issues of our time A working environment with highly educated colleagues from home and abroad  Ongoing new & challenging projects A high degree of freedom and flexibility An organisation that welcomes new ideas An excellent flexible pension scheme A variable salary scheme A salary commensurate with your background and experience We are employee-owned and offer the opportunity to buy company shares annual vacation days and the ability to buy and sell vacation days A hybrid work policy, ideally at least 2 days at the office in Rotterdam Regular social activities and get-togethers 

Your knowledge and experience 

A university degree (MA, MSc, PhD)  At least years of consultancy experience  Excellent management skills  A commercial orientation A good network with clients, experts and other consultancy firms A broad social interest  Strong communication skills in both English and Dutch, both verbally and in writing Expertise in the relevant thematic areas of the sector is an advantage

About Ecorys

Ecorys is an international research and consultancy firm. We started in Rotterdam in 9 as the Netherlands Economic Institute (NEI). After a series of mergers and acquisitions, we have been known as Ecorys since the late nineties. We advise national and international governments and semi-governmental organisations on a wide range of social issues in the field of economy, spatial development and social policy. With more than employees from more than nationalities, speaking more than different languages, we operate all over the world. Our head offices are in Rotterdam, Brussels and the United Kingdom. We have smaller offices in several other European cities, India and Africa. Ecorys Netherlands has employees. 

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