Strategic Advisor Physical Living Environment

Do you enjoy working at the intersection of design, strategy, and policy, and do you effortlessly connect various interests, scales, and disciplines? We are looking for a strategic advisor who fathoms the complexity and interconnectedness of spatial issues and guides clients in the design of the physical living environment. You will work on integrated spatial challenges related to urbanization, energy, landscape, climate, and the environment, and translate vision into concrete choices that provide direction to projects.

• Completed design education, for example landscape architecture or urban planning, or demonstrable experience at this level.
• Experience with integrated area development challenges in both urban and rural areas.
• Affinity with design research, strategic consulting, and policy making.
• Experience working in environments with diverse interests.
• Strong visual and verbal skills in articulating development directions.
• A well-maintained network and lasting relationships with clients.
• Political and administrative sensitivity and a collaborative attitude.
• Experience working within interdisciplinary project teams.

• Developing visions and development strategies for complex spatial challenges.
• Advising clients on strategic choices in the physical living environment.
• Visualizing and connecting spatial themes such as landscape, urban planning, housing, climate, energy, and environment.
• Gaining insight into interests and dilemmas and working on solutions with societal and political support.
• Employing imaginative means and clear text to substantiate choices and communicate persuasively.
• Identifying market opportunities and actively contributing to acquisition and quotations.
• Contribute to participatory processes and area-based collaboration.
• Collaborating in interdisciplinary teams and acting as a strong discussion partner for colleagues, specialists, clients, and executives.

• A market-conform salary, depending on education and work experience.
• Excellent secondary employment conditions, including profit sharing, a generous leave scheme, travel allowance, and an NS Business Card.
• An enthusiastic and motivating work environment with ample opportunities for development and specialization.
• Co-determination and consultation as a member of the general board after one year of employment.
• National meetings with colleagues focused on networking, inspiration, and knowledge development.
• Hybrid working with a flexible approach to working from home or at the office.
• Based in Assen; working area Northern Netherlands.

BügelHajema Adviseurs is an independent consultancy firm specializing in the physical environment and environmental law. Employee involvement is important; employees collectively form the General Board and decide on developments within the company. This results in a flat organization with committed and enthusiastic colleagues who operate in the market in a sharp and customer-oriented manner.