Junior, Mid-Level, Senior Port Planner

Do you feel passionate about ports, logistics, and maritime infrastructure? Do you care about how they support global trade and sustainable development? Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional pursuing a career in the port sector, or an experienced consultant with many years of experience? In every case, we would love to hear from you.

At Haskoning, a team of leading global maritime consultants works on challenging and impactful projects around the world. We support port authorities, terminal operators, investors, governments, and developers to plan, design, and develop the ports of the future.

What you will do as a Port Planner

As a Port Planner, you will contribute to the delivery of a wide range of port and terminal planning projects. Depending on your level of experience, you may support specific technical work packages, manage project tasks, lead project teams, or provide strategic advice to international clients.

You will work on port and terminal master planning projects across a wide range of sectors and commodities, including containers, dry bulk, liquid bulk, RoRo and general cargo. Working alongside specialists from different disciplines, you will help develop solutions that address the technical, operational, environmental, commercial and social aspects of port development.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Supporting and delivering port and terminal master planning studies for international clients, including port authorities, terminal operators, investors and government agencies;
• Contributing to the planning and design of port terminals and maritime infrastructure at different stages of development;
• Assisting with or leading capacity assessments, operational analyses and terminal simulation studies;
• Supporting initiatives related to the digitalisation and sustainability of ports and terminals;
• Conducting technical due diligence studies and strategic assessments;
• Preparing high-quality reports, presentations and workshops;
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across the wider Haskoning organisation;
• Contributing to proposals and commercial offers;
• Building client relationships and supporting business growth activities;
• Sharing knowledge and contributing to the continued development of our port planning capabilities.

As your experience grows, you will have increasing opportunities to take ownership of projects, mentor colleagues, develop client relationships and play a leading role in shaping the future of our services.

Where you will work

Haskoning is an independent international consultancy combining engineering, design and consultancy services. With more than 6,000 colleagues working worldwide, we are committed to having a positive impact on people, the environment and society through the projects we deliver.

We are at the forefront of innovative maritime planning and development. Our multidisciplinary teams support clients across the globe with commercial, technical and operational advice and develop solutions covering the entire project lifecycle, from strategy and master planning through to implementation.

Our Maritime and Renewables Advisory Group consists of around 180 professionals based primarily in our Dutch offices in Delft and Amersfoort, while working on projects worldwide. We support both public and private sector clients across ports, terminals, maritime infrastructure, offshore energy and coastal development.

You will become part of one of the world's leading port planning teams, working alongside experts with diverse backgrounds and experience levels in a collaborative and supportive environment.

What you bring as a Port Planner

We are interested in candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels. Whether you are a graduate beginning your professional journey or an experienced port planning professional looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply.

We are looking for people who can bring some of the following:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline;
• An interest in ports, logistics, maritime infrastructure, transportation, supply chains, or related sectors;
• Experience in consultancy, planning, engineering, logistics, operations, infrastructure development or related fields is advantageous;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• An interest in sustainable and innovative solutions for the maritime sector;
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and international teams;
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, in English;
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop;
• Strong organisational and time management skills;
• The ability to work independently while contributing to team success;
• Curiosity, flexibility and a desire to take on new challenges.

For more experienced candidates, additional experience in areas such as port master planning, terminal operations, due diligence, project management, business development or client management would be highly valued.

What matters most is your enthusiasm for the port sector, your willingness to learn, and your desire to contribute to projects that make a positive impact around the world.

What you can expect from us

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, work-from-home 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’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.