Construction & Sustainability Specialist Benelux

About DHL and Corporate Real Estate

DHL Group is the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

Corporate Real Estate(CRE) at DHL Group manages a global portfolio of more than 12,000 properties, covering over 30 million m² worldwide. With around 1,700 real estate professionals globally, we ensure that all DHL facilities are developed, operated, and maintained efficiently and sustainably across their entire lifecycle.

Within the EMEA region, our CRE team delivers end-to-end real estate services—Commercial, Construction, and Facility Management—supporting DHL’s continued growth through sustainable and future-focused property solutions.

Join us and become part of a global CRE community shaping the logistics infrastructure of tomorrow.

Job purpose

As a Construction & Sustainability Specialist, you will play a key role in shaping sustainable construction across Benelux by ensuring high-quality project delivery and integrating energy-efficient building solutions into our sites.

Your tasks:

Construction management

• Ensure successful execution of new build, refurbishment, and renovation projects requested by business units
• Manage technical documentation and ensure compliance with construction specifications and SLAs
• Translate business requirements into feasible technical solutions
• Support tendering processes, including preparation of documentation, evaluation of bids, and contractor selection
• Contribute to business cases and improve construction standards
• Coordinate and support a wide range of building-related projects

Sustainability management

• Initiate and implement local sustainability improvement plans aligned with global strategy
• Identify and assess energy-saving opportunities in buildings and infrastructure
• Support procurement in identifying and managing sustainability-focused suppliers and pilots
• Develop and support business cases for sustainable technologies and initiatives
• Promote and implement solutions such as HVAC optimization, PV installations, LED upgrades, and smart building controls
• Contribute to carbon reduction and “Carbon Neutral” construction standards for future projects

Project management

• Lead and manage short- and mid-term construction and sustainability projects
• Develop project plans, including scope, timeline, budget, and governance structure
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate stakeholders and adjust plans where necessary
• Conduct feasibility studies and define solution options
• Actively participate in smaller projects when required