Mid-Level Consultant Marinas and Waterfronts

Are you passionate about marinas, sailing and waterfront developments and would you like to work for one of the largest leading global maritime consultants, Haskoning? We have the perfect opportunity for you as we are looking to grow our team in the Marinas and Waterfronts Consultancy sector.

The Marina and Waterfronts consultancy sector is a growing and intriguing industry situated at the crossroads of engineering, urban planning and yachting, aimed at delivering integrated solutions for an optimal user experience and a feasible development.

What you will do as a Mid-Level Consultant Marinas and Waterfronts

You will contribute to successful implementation of various high level consultancy projects in the field of marinas and waterfronts, working closely together with the rest of our team and other experts throughout the company. You will combine your technical background with excellent soft skills to present your ideas and thoughts both internally and externally. You will coordinate parts of projects and be responsible for timely completion of subtasks. You will assist our project managers with their tasks and from time to time liaise with clients or join meetings with clients. The projects we do will vary from conceptual desktop studies from our home offices in the Netherlands to on-site field studies and client interactions.

You will contribute to growing our marina and waterfronts business in the Netherlands and worldwide, building and expanding your and our network in the sector. You support us in our mission to help clients with developing sustainable marinas and waterfronts. We believe nature-based planning and design is a key element to this.

Examples of some of our recent marina and waterfront projects you could be working on are:

• Masterplanning of a greenfield superyacht marina in the Black Sea or the Middle East
• Masterplanning of a high-end marina and waterfront along the popular south coast of Spain
• Masterplanning of a nature-based marina in Southeast Asia
• Consultancy on recreational navigation networks and developments in the Netherlands
• Conceptual design of marina layouts and spatial planning of the waterfront in South America, Europe and the APAC region
• Yachting market assessments in the Middle East

The clients and projects we target are located worldwide and we operate in the private and/or semi-governmental sector. We expect you to be able and willing to travel abroad for projects if so desired and requested by the client.

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology.

As our new Mid-Level Consultant Marinas and Waterfronts, you will become part of the team Port Consultancy.

The Port Consultancy team consists of 25 professionals active in the port and maritime consultancy field. We are an international team with a healthy mix of juniors, mid-level and experienced seniors. We believe in active knowledge sharing and that there is value in everybody’s contribution. You will have the opportunity to learn on the job from experienced people and share experiences.

What you bring

You are passionate about sailing, yachts, marinas and its interaction with neighbouring areas such as cities, waterfronts, and nature. You have a natural curiosity regarding our clients, the users of marinas and what drives them. You have strong communication and persuasion skills both verbally and in writing in English and preferably in Dutch, and like to present your ideas to clients and colleagues alike. You have an interest in other cultures and different countries and like to learn from various experiences.

The following also applies to you:

• A background (MSc) in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Architecture or Urban Planning
• 3-5 years relevant experience in the marina sector
• You aspire to a career in Marinas and Waterfronts Consultancy and would like to enhance your skills and network in this field
• A commercial drive and like to think about opportunities to expand our business
• A flexible work ethos and a proactive attitude towards coordination of work

What we offer you

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

What we offer:

• A competitive base salary with annual increases.
• A strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
• 28 vacation days based on full-time employment, with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, a home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
• A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• A conveniently located workplace at one of our offices in the Netherlands, with travel expense reimbursement and an NS Business Card. If you walk or bike to work, you’ll receive a higher travel allowance, encouraging sustainable commuting.
• A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.