Environmental Coordinator
About the job
APK Group carries out large-scale infrastructure works across Belgium on a daily basis. Behind every successful project lies not only strong execution, but also clear communication with residents, local authorities and other stakeholders. That is why we are looking for a proactive Community Liaison Officer for the East and West Flanders region. In this role, you will act as the link between our projects and their local communities. You will ensure that residents, local businesses and local authorities remain properly informed, that disruption is kept to a minimum and that communication runs smoothly throughout the various phases of the works. You will work closely with site and project managers and actively contribute to a positive perception of our infrastructure projects in the region.
Some of your duties include:
- Coordinating the rollout of communication channels such as an app, letters, and promotional materials in consultation with municipal authorities.
- Act as the first point of contact for residents regarding delays, changes, and complaints.
- Active resident engagement: disseminating information, following up on contact forms and organising information sessions.
- Monitoring noise reduction programmes and managing communications with residents, shopkeepers and other stakeholders.
- Liaise with shipyard and project managers regarding progress, scheduling and environmental impact.
- Manage and update messages via the communication app and ensure timely, relevant notifications.
- Coordinating signalling and local communication activities with target-group-specific messages.
- Evaluating projects upon completion and making adjustments based on engagement and satisfaction.
Your profile
- Training in mobility sciences, communication sciences, or equivalent through experience.
- Experience in project communication and stakeholder management is an advantage.
- Experience in infrastructure, road construction or utility projects would be a definite advantage.
- Strong in written and spoken communication; you make complex information easy to understand.
- Proactive, social, approachable and resilient.
- Strong organisational skills and proficient in planning and coordinating with multiple parties.
- Fluency in French is an advantage.
- Experience with target group-oriented communication and signage is an asset.
Our offer
- Competitive remuneration with end-of-year bonus.
- Net fee and ecocheques.
- Benefits platform: Benefits@Work.
- Group insurance (± €70/month).
- Company car + fuel card (category dependent on experience).
- GSM + subscription (VAA).
- Training via the APK platform.
- Professional growth and support from experienced colleagues.
- Fixed contract With long-term perspective.
- Family work atmosphere within a large construction group.
- Fun activities such as sports events, family days and team occasions.
About the company
APK Group, the catalyst for the future. We are a leading growth company in the world of smart and sustainable infrastructures for the cities of tomorrow. We have been doing this since 1960. Seven sectors lie at the heart of our existence: water, energy, mobility, telecoms, landscaping, recycling and trenchless techniques. We carry out these activities with more than 2,600 employees in the BENELUX and Germany.
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