Senior Port Planner

Are you an engineer experienced in port and terminal planning who is looking to grow your knowledge and experience by working in a team of leading global maritime consultants on varying, challenging, and interesting projects worldwide?

Do you have a strong ambition to develop, learn, and unlock your full potential, and do you think it is important to work for a company that prioritizes topics such as sustainability?

Then join our company and let’s Enhance Society together!

What you will do as Senior Port Planner

As a Senior Port Planner, you will be an important role model within the team responsible for the delivery of complex port and terminal planning projects. You will help develop innovative port planning tools using the latest modelling and simulation software and encourage repeat business from key accounts by delivering outstanding client value.

You will develop port and terminal master planning projects for a wide range of sectors and commodities, including containers, bulk, and general cargo, on an international level. You will approach port planning from a civil engineering perspective and will work closely with other parts of the business that focus on the environmental, social, commercial, institutional, and other aspects of port planning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing large and small port master planning studies, on behalf of international port clients, including port authorities and global terminal operators
• Planning and design of small as well as large, complex port terminals in different phases and levels of automation, including the oversight of terminal simulation studies using discrete event simulation
• Contributing to the digitalisation and sustainability of port and terminal master planning
• Performing technical due diligence studies and audits
• Preparation of high-quality reports, presentations, and workshops
• Developing proposals and commercial offers
• Promotion of the work of the team within the company and at industry events

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. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

We are at the forefront of innovative maritime planning and development. Our teams of multi-disciplinary experts have assisted our international clientele to create successful ports worldwide. We have provided expert commercial, technical, and operational advice and created master plans across the globe for a wide range of port projects. We are one of the largest and most experienced teams of port planning professionals globally and we are world leaders in the production of port feasibility studies and (national) port master plans.

You will work for the Advisory Group Maritime & Renewables the Netherlands. This team consists of around 180 staff, is based in the Netherlands across three offices (Delft, Amersfoort, and Nijmegen), and excels in a wide variety of services and skills in the fields of Climate Resilience and Maritime developments. We provide our clients, both private and (semi) governmental, with a range of services throughout the various phases of a project: from inception, through master planning, feasibility, and design, all the way to construction supervision. We have a strong foothold in the Netherlands, but we operate worldwide.

What you bring to the role

Do you see yourself working at our company and do you want to join our close-knit team? We are looking for a candidate who matches the following requirements:

• A Master’s degree (MSc), preferably in (civil) engineering
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience, preferably in an engineering consultancy or similar organisation
• Proven experience in leading and delivering port master planning studies for port authorities, investors, and operators
• Proven experience in working on technical due diligence projects for port clients and investors
• Proven experience of collaborative working in teams and with other disciplines
• External network of port industry clients
• Capable of undertaking assignments effectively to achieve technically sound, timely, and cost-effective results
• Other relevant experience in the port and maritime infrastructure sector (e.g. design, construction, operations)
• Experience of terminal automation would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written (English) (Dutch language is an advantage)
• Good listener
• A team player with a focus on success and goals
• Good organization skills
• Dynamic, flexible approach and multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Commercially astute with strong marketing, growth, and profit orientation
• Interest in innovation and digital solutions

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 solid foundation: A competitive base salary with annual increases.
• An attractive compensation package: Including 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.
• Work-life balance: 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.
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• Travel allowance: 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.
• Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.