Port Planner

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.
We are looking for a Port Planner to join the Ports & Maritime team based in the UK. This role can be based any WSP office with a preference of London, Basingstoke and Newcastle.
As a Port Planner, you will work with some of the world’s leading port and maritime experts in the delivery of complex multi-cargo port masterplans, feasibility studies, operational audits and due diligence assignments, globally.
You will liaise and interact closely with our in-house maritime advisory, engineering and environmental teams to deliver comprehensive masterplan layouts, reports and business plans for both greenfield and brownfield developments for a variety of commodity sectors including containers and breakbulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk and marine facilities dedicated to the energy transition.
You will be trained in the use of our in-house proprietary master planning tool PRIME, to efficiently assess phased land use plans and associated CapEx and OpEx. Experience with port planning and/or simulation tools is desirable.
Proficient use of all usual MS office-based software is essential.
Your role will be office based; Collaborate and align with client organisations to deliver projects and achieve client goals.
Coordinate and collaborate between disciplines and project stakeholders.
Deliver master planning and terminal planning projects in greenfield and brownfield environments.
Undertake port capacity studies, operational audits, and capacity analyses as part of due diligence and peer review assignments.
Drive digitalisation and innovation of port and terminal master planning through the use of PRIME and integration with broader digital delivery efforts.
Contribute to a positive safety culture within the team and project stakeholders.
Prior experience in planning container terminals, offshore wind ports and/or bulk facilities
Hold chartership status with a professional association or an advanced project, programme or portfolio management qualification, for example, ChPP (Association for Project Management (APM)), PMP (Project Management Institute (PMI)) or equivalent.
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
Work-life balance
It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.