Head of Environment & Energy Advisory (Poland)

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our teams support major infrastructure and transport projects across Poland and internationally, combining technical excellence with operational delivery expertise. Our 22,000 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

The Head of Environment & Energy Advisory is a business development-led leadership role responsible for building and growing the environmental and energy advisory activity within the Energy & Sustainable Cities business in Poland.

The role moves beyond traditional environmental delivery (EIA procedures) and focuses on:

• building market presence and pipeline,
• expanding into energy and advanced infrastructure sectors,
• developing internal competencies and team,
• positioning Egis as a credible advisory partner, not only a delivery support function.

The role is primarily focused on growth and business development, with direct impact on building a new activity line within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Market Growth (Primary responsibility)

• Build and grow environmental and energy advisory pipeline in Poland
• Identify and develop opportunities across:
  • infrastructure projects
  • energy sector (transmission, renewables, advanced energy projects)
• Develop relationships with:
  • public authorities
  • contractors / D&B players
  • energy sector stakeholders
• Position Egis as a trusted advisor in environmental and permitting topics

2. Development of Advisory Offering

• Expand Egis services beyond traditional EIA scope to include:
  • environmental advisory
  • permitting strategies
  • support to complex infrastructure and energy projects
• Define a clear model:
  • what is developed in-house
  • what remains subcontracted

3. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop the environmental team within the Energy business
• Strengthen team capabilities in line with growth strategy
• Identify and recruit key profiles required for market expansion

4. Project Involvement & Delivery Support

• Support key strategic projects (infrastructure and energy)
• Ensure internal teams:
  • are visible as authors of deliverables
  • build experience and market references
• Contribute to reducing dependency on subcontractors through selective internalisation of expertise

5. Collaboration with Group & Cross-Functional Teams

• Collaborate with Egis Group teams and leverage international expertise
• Contribute to cross-border opportunities and knowledge exchange
• Work closely with:
  • CPC Directors
  • Project Managers
  • Tender and business development teams

Essential Experience

• Strong experience in environmental consulting, infrastructure or energy sector
• Proven track record in business development / market growth
• Experience in:
  • environmental permitting / EIA
  • infrastructure or energy projects
• Experience in building client relationships and winning work
• Fluent English (mandatory – regular interaction with Group)

Capabilities & Attributes

• Strong commercial mindset and ability to build business
• Ability to balance:
  • growth
  • delivery
  • team development
• Strong ownership and execution mindset
• Ability to operate in a developing and evolving business area

Organisational Positioning

The role reports to the Director of Energy & Sustainable Cities and works closely with:

• Managing Director Poland / CEE
• CPC Directors across business lines
• Group technical and advisory teams

The role acts as:

• business owner of environmental advisory activity within Energy
• driver of growth in new segments
• bridge between technical expertise and business development

This role is responsible for building a new environmental business activity, not only delivering environmental services.