Maritime Civil Engineer / Port Planner

About Royal HaskoningDHV

Royal HaskoningDHV has been connecting people for 140 years. Together, through our expertise and passion, we have helped contribute to a better society and improved people’s lives with work underpinned by our sustainable values and goals. We are an independent international engineering and project management consultancy leading the way in sustainable development and innovation.

Royal HaskoningDHV is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve.

About our Maritime Team

Our Maritime team are at the forefront of innovative maritime planning, design, and development. We are multi-disciplinary experts that work on international projects to create successful ports and maritime infrastructure worldwide. We have provided expert commercial, technical and operational advice and created master plans across the five continents for a wide range of port projects. 

What you will do as Maritime Civil Engineer / Port Planner

As a Maritime Civil Engineer / Port Planner, you will be an important part of the team responsible for the delivery of complex maritime 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 in a variety of sectors ranging from Container Terminals and Passenger / Vehicle Terminals to Dry and Liquid Bulk, on national and international level. You will approach port planning from a civil engineering and port operations perspective, and will work closely with other parts of the business that focus on the environmental, commercial and other aspects of port planning.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing master planning projects, large and small, within our portfolio of clients around the world
• Planning of small as well as large, complex projects in different phases and on different degrees of detail, including continuous follow-up
• Contributing to the digitalisation and innovation of port and terminal master planning
• Managing and leading multi-disciplinary design and planning projects
• Engaging in the global port planning team, including our Smart Ports team, Green Ports team and Port Automation team
• On specific projects, technical development and management of maritime design projects, including production of design calculations (structural, fendering / mooring, etc), checking and reviewing of calculations produced by others
• Developing proposals and commercial offers

Where you will work

Royal HaskoningDHV are at the forefront of innovative maritime planning, design and development and our teams of multi-disciplinary experts have assisted our international clientele to create successful ports and maritime infrastructure worldwide. We have provided expert commercial, technical and operational advice and created master plans across the five continents for a wide-range of port projects.

We are one of the largest and most experienced teams of port planning and engineering professionals globally and we are world leaders in the production of port feasibility studies and master plans. Examples of recent projects include the port master plan, design and engineering services for the new Port of Baku in Azerbaijan and the detailed design of the Twelve Quays Ro-Ro berth on the River Mersey. 

What you bring

Experience in delivering port engineering and master plans.

• Experience in delivering master plans for port infrastructure
• Professional experience in the design of ports / heavy civils projects
• Experience of collaborative working in teams and with other disciplines
• Focused, articulate and professional in appearance and standard of work
• Capable of undertaking assignments effectively to achieve technically sound, timely and cost-effective results
• Chartered status (or equivalent) with a recognised industry body (e.g., ICE) is preferred
• A degree in Civil and/or Maritime Engineering or related subject (Masters level is advantageous)
• Approximately 5-10 years experience relevant to the role
• Based in London and willing to travel occasionally throughout the UK and overseas

 

If you are a maritime civil engineer with a combination of experience in design of maritime structures and port planning, and would like to focus your career on port planning, this opportunity is for you.

What we offer you

Ambitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to enhancing society with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Join us!

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options. 

Join our dynamic workplace and embark on a journey of growth and fulfilment. At our company, we believe in empowering our team members to reach their full potential. Here’s what awaits you:

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, complemented by designated bank holidays. For extended respite, you can purchase up to 10 additional days. Furthermore, you have the flexibility to exchange Easter Good Friday and Easter Monday for alternative religious observance.
• Hybrid Working Model: We embrace flexibility with a hybrid work arrangement—a perfect blend of remote and office-based work.
• Secure Your Future: Our 7% employer pension contributions ensure financial security (3% employee contributions). You can contribute more through salary sacrifice.
• Health and Well-Being: Benefit from private medical and dental cover (fully paid by the company) and extend it to your family at discounted rates. We also offer life insurance, maternity, adoption, and paternity pay, as well as specialised programs for menopause and fertility support.
• Travel Perks: Commute with ease using our discounted rail travel options.
• Peace of Mind: Opt for voluntary critical illness cover for added peace of mind.
• Retail Discounts: Unlock exclusive discounts through our retail discount scheme.
• Support Services: Access our Employee Assistance Program and face-to-face counselling services.
• Career Growth: Explore development opportunities and chart your career path in our dynamic environment.
• As an employee-owned organization, we take immense pride in our unique structure. Picture this—a path to ownership. Through our profit share scheme, you have the opportunity to invest in the company by purchasing shares. It’s a win-win: you save, you own, and you are part of our success story.

 

Join us today and be part of something extraordinary!