Junior 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 continue growing our team in the exciting Marinas and Waterfronts Consultancy sector.

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

What you do as a Junior Consultant Marinas and Waterfronts

You will contribute to the successful implementation of various high-level consultancy projects in the field of Marinas and Waterfronts, working closely 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 contribute to project teams and 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 and Florida) to on-site field studies and client interactions. We operate globally with a strong focus on the Marina sector in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and the Middle East.

You will contribute to growing our marina and waterfronts business 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 and futureproof planning and design is a key element to this. We expect you to be able and willing to travel abroad for projects if so desired and requested by the client.

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

• Master planning of:
  • a greenfield superyacht marina in the Middle East
  • a high-end marina and waterfront along the popular south coast of Spain
  • a nature-based marina in Southeast Asia
• Conceptual design of marina layouts and spatial planning of the waterfront in APAC, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East
• Due diligence for the potential acquisition of marinas for one of our clients
• Yachting market assessments in the Middle East
• Planning to optimize the value and revenue from a marina for local communities in Canada

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 in 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, decarbonization of industry, and sustainable mobility.

The Port Consultancy team you will become part of consists of 25 professionals active in the port/maritime consultancy field. We are an international team with a healthy mix of juniors, mediors, 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. The core expertise in our team involves Marina and Waterfronts, Nautical Safety, LNG, Inland Water Transport, and Project Management.

What you bring

You are passionate about sailing, yachts, marinas and their 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 as well) 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 personal passion for marinas and waterfronts, and how to improve projects together with our clients, on themes such as Biodiversity, Safety, Social Value, and Circularity.
• A background (MSc) in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Architecture, or Urban Planning
• Preferably 1-2 years relevant experience in the port/marina sector
• You aspire to a career in the exciting field of 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 pro-active attitude towards coordination of work
• A keen eye and interest in technological advancements of today, such as digital tooling and the use of AI

What we offer you

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That is 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 will 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 Delft or Amersfoort, with travel expense reimbursement and an NS Business Card. If you walk or bike to work, you will 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.

Acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be taken into consideration.