Stories | Witteveen+Bos

Every employee has their own story. Every year, we interview several colleagues to get to know them better. What is your ambition and what does that look like within your work? What did you remember about a project or collaboration? Read our people's stories.

‘By visiting projects abroad, I understand the world better’
Cyntha Nijmeijer
‘Extending concrete’s lifespan is an effective way to save the environment’
Jeroen Feij
‘What gives me energy is helping colleagues develop’
Apostolos Bougioukos
‘The goal: offer every colleague or visitor the same experience’
Merith van Haag-Zwiers

‘I see myself as a bridge builder, both literally and figuratively’
Robin Christofi
‘We’re addicted to mobility’
Tom Lodder
‘Entrepreneurship is also about looking after yourself’
José Reinaardus
‘A busy construction site demands extra alertness’
Arjan van Kammen
‘I strive to ensure that all colleagues handle data securely’
Geert Koster
‘It’s impossible to only serve nature if you want an energy transition’
Just van der Endt
‘Using AI to help experts perform their magic’
Seth van Wieringen

‘As a project manager, I’m more of a generalist than a specialist’
Charlotte Mekel
‘I’m constantly asking myself: Is it logical?’
Hillianne de Jonge
‘There’s a lot to do in the water sector, so many good engineers are needed’
Wouter Schrijver
‘Keeping waterways navigable is a big challenge’
Lex de Boom
‘Project work and scientific research: a fun challenge!’
Annemiek Hermans

‘I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for electrical engineering’
Wytze Jorritsma
‘Stakeholder participation demands and deserves a custom approach’
Hilke van Strijp-Harms
‘Clear and measurable requirements avoid discussion’
Lonneke Cheung
'I most enjoy connecting with people'
Sander ten Pas
‘I was trained as a financial controller but mainly work on processes’
Johan Conradie

'Without risk management, we wouldn’t survive'
Ruben Groeneveld
'Got an idea? Go for it – that’s me!'
Willemijn van Norel
'It’s a sport to ensure that everything works flawless'
Arnout Boer
'My ideal is a healthy and sustainable living environment for all'
Filiz Kesmer

'Rapid change requires the courage to make choices'
Marc Schot
'Civil engineering has a direct impact on the world'
Mariela de Urriola
'You can’t tame nature, so we work with it'
Martine Slob
'My strength is connecting people'
Natalie van Nunen
'Robust nature essential for people and society'
Suzanne Kanters

'Art is a way to make people look at things differently'
Emma Little
'In the battle for talent, I can fully exploit my worth as a marketer'
Jocelyn Paul
'I could write a book about it'
Ton Deekens
'We have to approach spatial quality in an integrated manner'
Martijn Franssen
'Projects in other countries broaden your horizons'
Joris Schoolderman

'The challenge is to understand the idea behind a bridge'
Maarten van der Wateren