Sweco has signed a multi-year framework agreement with Rijkswaterstaat — the Dutch government agency responsible for national infrastructure and water management — to deliver engineering services for major renewal projects over the next four to six years. The partnership aims to strengthen the country’s resilience against climate risks while modernising core transport and flood protection systems.
Rijkswaterstaat oversees the Netherlands’ primary infrastructure, including roads, waterways, and coastal defences, and leads nationwide renewal programmes to ensure safety, mobility, and environmental protection. Much of the country lies below sea level, making the maintenance and reinforcement of its flood protection systems critical amid accelerating climate change.
Under the new framework, Sweco will contribute design, engineering, and advisory expertise across multiple disciplines, from hydraulic and structural engineering to geotechnics, hydrology, traffic planning, and environmental assessment. The agreement, which also covers project and process management services, has an overall maximum value of around €1.7 billion, though Sweco’s share of the total remains undisclosed.
Eugene Grüter, Business Area President for Sweco in the Netherlands, said: “Rijkswaterstaat’s ambitious renewal projects directly address climate challenges and the modernisation of primary infrastructure in the Netherlands. Sweco is proud to provide engineering, design and sustainability expertise to enhance these projects’ effectiveness. We have a long-standing relationship with Rijkswaterstaat and, together, we will continue to develop resilient, future-proof infrastructure that enhances mobility and quality of life in the Netherlands.”
The framework reflects the Dutch government’s continued investment in climate adaptation and infrastructure modernisation as part of its long-term approach to managing rising sea levels, increasing rainfall, and urban growth pressures. Rijkswaterstaat’s renewal pipeline includes upgrades to flood barriers, bridges, tunnels, and motorway systems designed to meet stricter safety and performance standards.
For Sweco, the agreement reinforces its position as one of Europe’s leading engineering consultancies in water and infrastructure resilience. The company has previously delivered similar services for Dutch hydraulic and environmental programmes, and is expanding its role in sustainable transport and energy transition projects across northern Europe.
The first call-offs under the new framework are expected in early 2026, aligning with the next phase of Rijkswaterstaat’s renewal strategy.
