Our People
TAUW is a proud employee-owned company with more than 1,500 passionate employees across six countries in Europe. We are deeply committed to building a more sustainable future for present and future generations. We actively engage in meaningful projects that contribute to a vital living environment. Within TAUW, our experts have the opportunity to improve themselves and grow both personally and professionally.
Working at TAUW is more than just a daily job, it’s… a living ambition
We are TAUW
We are committed to shaping a vital living environment through impactful solutions and meaningful partnerships. Every day, we empower individuals to make a positive difference driven by our shared passion for creating sustainable value. Our talented engineers, technicians, and consultants are the heart of our success.
We continuously invest in enhancing the quality of our services and the expertise of our people, because we believe their commitment, knowledge, and skills are essential to realising our ambitions. Our dedication is grounded in our three core values which guide the way we work, collaborate, and innovate. These values shape both our culture and our ambitions.
TAUW is a company by, for and of people
At TAUW we stand for independence, defining our own future and keeping profits in the company. Because at TAUW our employees shape our company, our clients and our success, we think it’s fair that the employees receive a share of the result.
In 2017, we established our Participation Plan. This Plan allows employees to participate in the company by acquiring certificates for shares in the company’s capital. This initiative ensures that profits remain within TAUW, enabling us to invest in our people and maintain our independence.
Care
We care deeply for our clients, colleagues, society, and the environment. With passionate and competent people working in an open, diverse, and participatory culture, we take responsibility for the world around us. Care is not only a value, it is a promise embedded in all our actions.
Connect
We believe in the power of teamwork and meaningful collaboration. By engaging clients, partners, and all relevant stakeholders, we combine perspectives and strengths to realise sustainable solutions for current and future generations. It enables us to create impact that none of us could achieve alone.
Improve
We continuously seek to elevate the quality of our work. By empowering colleagues and supporting our clients and partners, we foster an environment of learning, growth, and innovation. Together we build a future in which people and the environment can thrive.
Empowering human potential
We believe that people grow through meaningful experiences. Every day, our employees develop their expertise by working on real environmental and societal challenges, supported by dedicated colleagues. We cultivate a culture of continuous learning, where curiosity is encouraged and personal development is woven into everyday work.
Our flexible working environment enables people to move between projects, explore new perspectives, and invest in their own growth. This is reflected in the opportunities we offer: from our traineeships, which allow early‑career professionals to explore different parts of the organisation, to our collaboration with the Refugee Talent Hub, where we help newcomers find meaningful career opportunities. It also includes our Human Element Experience programme, designed to strengthen self‑awareness, collaboration, and personal leadership. Together, all our initiatives embody our belief that people thrive when they are trusted, supported, and empowered to shape their own path. We unlock human potential so we can grow, contribute, and help build a future we are proud of.
TAUW University
Since its founding in 2006, TAUW University has been the driving force behind learning and knowledge development within TAUW. Built on the idea that expertise grows when people learn, share, and innovate together, TAUW University supports our organisation at every level.
Setting the standard
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We recognize that vital living environments, just like the solutions we design, flourish on a diversity of perspectives. Our passionate teams, with unique backgrounds and expertise, fuel our “diversity of thought” to craft the best solutions.
Wellbeing & Vitality
We believe a healthy work-life balance promotes long-term employability and overall success. Our goal is a happy, healthy and productive workforce that fosters a resilient and thriving organization – after all, happy employees are productive employees!
Safety & Security
We’re dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone feels safe and is empowered to speak up, whether encountering a potential hazard in the field, a concern about social interactions, or an issue with data security. Together, we can build a culture of safety.
Collaboration is our core
Our Collaboration lies at the heart of TAUW. Our people thrive when they can share knowledge, connect ideas and work towards shared goals. This collaborative spirit enables us to deliver meaningful impact: whether we are supporting local communities, contributing to national developments or working together across borders on international challenges.
We foster an open and people-oriented community where everyone feels empowered to be themselves, learn from mistakes, and contribute their unique talents. At TAUW, collaboration is more than a way of working. It is a mindset that shapes how we grow, how we solve problems and how we achieve results together. Through this shared commitment, we ensure that every talent can flourish, and that our collective impact continues to grow.
Young TAUW International
Young@TAUW International (YTI) is TAUW’s network for employees under 36, designed to connect young talent across borders and strengthen international cooperation from the ground up. In 2025, YTI focused on reinforcing its organisational foundation while continuing to bring young professionals together to learn, grow and collaborate.
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