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Management System & Environmental Officer

Liege Airport • Belgium • Added on Jul 13, 2026
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As the new Management System and Environmental Officer at Liege Airport, you will be the guardian of the facility’s environmental integrity. You will manage the entire lifecycle of the Environmental Management System (EMS), from drafting new procedures to conducting field audits and following up on corrective actions. Your daily focus centers on ensuring that one of Europe’s largest cargo hubs remains fully compliant with rigorous legal and contractual requirements.

This role is critical because large-scale aviation logistics present complex environmental challenges, from soil quality to noise and emissions. By coordinating permit applications and impact studies, you directly influence how the airport balances its aggressive growth strategy with necessary environmental safeguards. You will turn raw data into transparent ESG reporting, ensuring the airport meets international standards like ISO 14001 and CSRD.

This suits someone who possesses a strong scientific background and professional experience in environmental auditing, who excels at translating complex regulations into actionable operational workflows.

Job-FAQs

What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The Management System & Environmental Officer is responsible for the health and integrity of the Environmental Management System (EMS). You will spend significant time drafting and updating procedures, planning and executing operational audits, and identifying non-conformities to propose corrective improvements. Beyond auditing, you act as a technical coordinator for high-stakes environmental files. This includes managing permit applications, contributing to impact assessments and soil studies, and ensuring that all environmental data is consolidated for external reporting frameworks such as CSRD and ACA.

Key learning opportunities for this job

You can expect to deepen your expertise in ISO 14001 standards and the burgeoning field of sustainability reporting under the CSRD directive. The role offers a front-row seat to the complex environmental permit processes specific to the aviation and logistics industries. Furthermore, there is significant exposure to interdisciplinary project management, involving collaboration with engineering firms and regional authorities, which will build your understanding of environmental law and public-sector interactions.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in a scientific field such as Environmental Science, Biology, or Chemistry. At least three years of experience in a similar environmental compliance or management role is essential to handle the technical nature of the audits. We are looking for someone with a rigorous and analytical mindset who is comfortable with professional reporting. Fluency in French is required, and a minimum B1 level in English is necessary to engage with the airport's international logistics partners.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

To stand out, demonstrate your ability to bridge the gap between technical compliance and operational reality. Instead of just listing certifications, explain how you have previously handled a regulatory non-conformity or optimized an audit workflow. Highlighting your familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools will be a significant advantage, as the airport is placing a heavy emphasis on data reliability and transparent reporting for its sustainability strategy.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

The role focuses heavily on regulated environmental impact—specifically soil protection, noise management, and CO2 emissions through the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) framework. You are the link between the airport's infrastructure and its environmental obligations. You will also be a key player in governance and transparency. By ensuring the quality of data for annual reports, you help the company maintain its license to operate and build trust with local stakeholders and authorities.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

One of the primary challenges is managing the tension between rapid logistics expansion and strict environmental constraints. Navigating the administrative complexity of environmental permits in the Brussels or Walloon regulatory landscape can be time-consuming and requires persistence. You will also need to engage diverse internal teams who might view environmental procedures as administrative hurdles. Successfully driving internal buy-in for new green protocols across different airport departments is a critical soft-skill challenge.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A typical day might begin with a field audit at a specific airport zone to check compliance with existing permits. This is followed by a meeting with the Management System Manager to discuss the findings and prioritize follow-up actions with operational teams. Your afternoon might be spent at your desk consolidating data into a Power BI dashboard or drafting an impact study brief for an upcoming infrastructure project. You may end the day by coordinating with an external consultancy firm on a soil monitoring report.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

Growth in this role often comes through increased project ownership. Initially assisting the Manager, you may eventually lead complex, high-budget environmental dossiers or manage specific sustainability programs independently. Given the airport's growth, there are also opportunities to evolve into a Senior Environmental Lead role or specialize in ESG reporting and corporate strategy as the company adapts to evolving European sustainability regulations.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

You will report directly to the Management System & Environmental Manager and work closely with the environmental referents of various air-cargo companies based on-site. These relationships are vital for ensuring site-wide compliance. Externally, you will be the primary point of contact for technical consultants, engineering firms, and regional environmental authorities. Internally, you will interact with the operations and infrastructure teams to ensure technical projects align with environmental permits.

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