Port Planner

Are you a port planner who is looking to grow their knowledge and experience by working in a highly skilled team within one of the leading global maritime consultants? Are you looking for varying, challenging, and interesting projects worldwide? Do you have a strong ambition to develop, learn, and unlock your full potential? Then this position may be for you. Read on!

What you do as a port planner

As port planner, you will be responsible for the delivery of complex maritime planning projects worldwide. You will help develop innovative port planning tools using the latest modelling and simulation software. Moreover, you 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 engineering perspective and will work closely with other parts of the business that focus on the environment, social, commercial, institutional, and other aspect of port planning.

Where you will work

Royal HaskoningDHV is a worldwide independent engineering, project management and consultancy firm which integrates 140 years of engineering expertise with digital technologies and software solutions. Our 6,000 colleagues are working from offices in more than 25 countries across the world. Through our mission “Enhancing Society Together”, we take responsibility for having a positive impact on the world. As a port planner you will become part of our Makati Office team, delivering projects principally within the Philippines and contributing to the wider business across Asia Pacific and worldwide.

Our Philippine office consists of colleagues based in our main office Makati and across project sites. As a team, we excel in a wide variety of services and have a significant and growing portfolio of opportunities in the fields of climate resilience (river basin management, flood mapping, coastal protection, drainage, climate adaptation), maritime (land reclamation, dredging, ports, harbors, and jetties) and renewables (offshore wind and solar). Our clients range from government bodies, development institutions (World Bank, ADB, etc.) to private developers. We provide them with a range of services throughout the various phases of a project: from inception, through master planning, feasibility, design all the way to construction management. Our projects are in the Philippines, but we also provide support within the APAC region and globally.

What you bring

Responsibilities:

• developing master planning projects, large and small, within our portfolio of port industry clients, including government agencies and commercial global terminal operators
• planning of small as well as large, complex projects in different phases and on different degrees of details
• contributing to the digitalization and innovation of port and terminal master planning
• engaging in the global port planning team, including our Smart Ports team and Port Automation team
• contribute to and lead proposal writing and project management
• performing client audits, surveys, and workshops
• preparation of high-quality reports, presentation, and workshops
• developing proposals and commercial offers
• promotion of the work of the team within the company and at industry events

Requirements:

• master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or other relevant field
• licensed Philippine Civil Engineer
• at least 10 years of maritime engineering experience
• experience working within an engineering consultancy firm
• project management experience is valued

• proven experience in working on master plans for port infrastructure and/or port planning projects
• proven experience in leading and delivering master plan studies for port infrastructure
• proven experience of collaborative working in teams and with other disciplines
• external network of port industry clients is valued
• 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, and operations)
• experience of terminal automation would be advantageous
• knowledge of and experience with the latest developments in smart ports and related automation is a preference

Personal skills:

• accurate and strong attention to detail
• ability to work on a variety of projects and manage time effectively
• innovator at looking for solutions to problems
• takes ownership of task delivery from start to finish, asking for assistance when needed
• ability to communicate well and share skills with colleagues
• promotes and uses a digital way of working in execution of tasks
• analytical thinker and strong problem solver
• excellent knowledge of the English language (written and verbal)
• strong interpersonal and communication skills
• team player, versatile, and energetic

What we offer you

Within our company you will be able to develop yourself while working on this project and possible other challenging projects in the future, both in the Philippines and worldwide. Besides that, we also offer you:

• a creative, digital, and dynamic environment
• a market comprehensive salary and healthcare benefits for you and your family
• bonuses based on company profit
• lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training and development opportunities
• possibility to take part in our regional leadership program

Are you our new colleague?

We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will give you feedback as soon as possible. The application process then consists of 1-2 interviews. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board!

For more information, you can always contact Michelle Spoor, lead recruiter water and maritime, at . Due to the privacy law, please submit your application via the apply button and not via email.

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