Senior/Principal Port Planner

Senior/Principal Port Planner - Offshore Wind Ports Haskoning, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom Overview Senior/Principal Port Planner – Offshore Wind Ports at Haskoning. The role can be based in Newcastle or Edinburgh offices. Responsibilities Carrying out studies, masterplans, and designs of Wind Port projects. Approaching the role from either a maritime civil engineering background with port or shipyard experience, or an offshore renewable energy or O&G developer background. Working closely with commercial, financial, logistics, environmental, geotechnical and other elements of Wind Port development. Developing plans for staging and integration ports based on knowledge gained from 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 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.), and checking and reviewing reports and calculations produced by others. Developing proposals and commercial offers. Location The role can be based in Newcastle or Edinburgh offices. Recent projects 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. North Sea Port Selection – towage route, Metocean and scenario analysis. Preparing Portugal's ports for offshore wind. Developing new facility designs in three UK ports for Floating Offshore Wind. Qualifications Experience delivering Wind Port projects within 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 delivering 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 advantageous). Approximately 5-10 years' experience relevant to the role. Willing to travel occasionally throughout the UK and overseas. What we offer 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 background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Design, Consulting, and Engineering Industries Civil Engineering Renewable Energy Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr