Senior/Principal Port Planner - Offshore Wind Ports
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About Haskoning:
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.
About Haskoning:
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.
About Our Maritime Team
Our Maritime team is at the forefront of innovative maritime planning, design, and development. We are multi-disciplinary experts that work on international projects to create successful ports, shipyards and maritime infrastructure worldwide.
We have become one the world’s leading consultants in the wind ports sector and have recently authored key industry studies looking at floating offshore wind and we are developing designs of a range of different port facilities and providing expert advice on the commercial, technical and operational aspects of wind farm assembly and construction port requirements.
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
carrying out studies, masterplans and designs of a range of Wind Port projects.
You will approach the role from the perspective of either:
- a maritime civil engineering from a port or shipyard background or,
- an offshore renewable energy or O&G developer
You will work closely with other parts of the business that focus on the commercial and financial aspects, logistics, environmental, geotechnical and other elements of Wind Port development.
Depending on your experience and interest, specific responsibilities will likely include:
- Developing plans for staging and integration ports based on your knowledge gained from other similar facilities, including marshalling and handling of WTG components and tower foundations, arrangement of facility berths for installation vessels, access channels and marine facilities.
- Master planning and infrastructure design of facilities related to floating offshore wind manufacture and assembly, including assembly areas, launching structures, wet storage etc.
- Contributing to the digitalisation and innovation in the Wind Port sector, including assembly processes and T&I simulation.
- Managing and leading multi-disciplinary design and planning projects
- Engaging with our Wind Ports Sector Director, Technical Director, Project Managers and other team members.
- On specific projects, technical development and management of maritime design projects, including production of design calculations (structural, fendering / mooring, etc), checking and reviewing of reports and calculations produced by others
- Developing proposals and commercial offers
Where you will work
We are one of the largest and most experienced teams of port planning and engineering professionals globally. We are world leaders in innovative maritime planning, design and development and our teams of multi-disciplinary experts have assisted our international clients to create successful ports, shipyards and maritime infrastructure worldwide.
We work with port owners, offshore wind developers and governmental bodies to provide expert advice on offshore wind port projects including the creation of floating wind manufacturing facilities.
The role can be based in either our
Newcastle or Edinburgh office.
Examples of our recent projects include;
- Port suitability studies around the UK to support both floating and fixed bottom offshore wind
- Authored the Renewables UK Industry Roadmap for Floating Offshore Wind ( LINK )
- North Sea Port Selection – using towage route, Metocean and scenario analysis ( LINK )
- Prepare Portugal’s ports for offshore wind ( LINK )
- Developing new facility designs in three different UK ports for Floating Offshore Wind.
What you bring
Experience in delivering Wind Port projects:
- Experience in delivering port infrastructure or Wind Port projects
- 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
- Willing to travel occasionally throughout the UK and overseas
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.
At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage .
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