Senior Green Ports Consultant in Brighton

Are you an engineer, planner or consultant experienced in providing strategic advice for the port and maritime sector who is looking to grow their experience by working in a fast-paced environment, where sustainability and climate resilience are becoming increasingly essential?

At Haskoning, our team of leading global maritime consultants works on challenging projects worldwide. The green ports team supports port operators, investors and advisory bodies in decarbonisation, electrification, operational efficiency, sustainability, climate risk management and in boosting environmental and social gains for ports and maritime facilities. Through meticulous analysis and strategic planning, we assist in setting ambitious sustainability plans and targets for ports, fortifying the path towards a low-carbon future.

Do you have a strong ambition to develop, learn, and unlock your full potential, and do you think it is important to work for a company that prioritizes topics such as sustainability, diversity, and inclusion? Then join our company and let’s Enhance Society together.

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 on diverse international projects, leveraging 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. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonization of industry, and sustainable mobility.

We are at the forefront of innovative maritime planning and development. Our team of multi-disciplinary experts has assisted international clients to create successful ports worldwide. We have provided expert commercial, technical, and operational advice and created master plans across the globe for a wide range of port projects. We are one of the largest and most experienced teams of port planning professionals globally, and we are world leaders in port feasibility studies and (national) port master plans.

You will work for Haskoning UK Limited but operate in the Green Ports team within the Advisory Group Maritime & Renewables (Netherlands). Your base will be our office in either London or Brighton. The Advisory Group consists of around 230 staff, based in the Netherlands across three offices (Delft, Amersfoort and Nijmegen), the UK (London, Liverpool and Brighton) and in Africa (Mozambique, Senegal, Nigeria). We excel in a wide variety of services and skills in the fields of Climate Resilience and Maritime developments.

We provide our clients, both private and (semi) governmental, with services throughout the various phases of a project: from inception, through master planning, feasibility, and design to construction supervision. We have a strong foothold in the UK maritime industry, with over 200 maritime colleagues across 17 regional offices.

Your Role

As a Senior Green Ports consultant, you will be an important role model within the team responsible for delivering complex and strategic Green Ports projects. You will help develop an appropriate vision for sustainable port development strategies and craft strategic road maps of actions to deliver the client’s vision. Experience in port Master Planning would be beneficial, as projects are often part of broader port developments. Electrification and technology-driven optimization of port operations, introduction of alternative fuels for green shipping and for decarbonization of surrounding industry, introducing building with nature solutions and assessing environmental and social impact of port development and operations are among the aspects we investigate, leveraging expertise from Haskoning colleagues and strategic partners around the world.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical input to Green Ports studies on behalf of governments, development banks and international port clients including port authorities and global container terminal operators
• Project managing small teams for timely and cost-effective delivery
• Performing technical due diligence studies
• Preparation of high-quality reports, presentations and client-facing workshops
• Developing proposals and commercial offers
• Promotion of the work of the team within the company and at industry events

What you bring to the role

• A post-graduate qualification in a related topic
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience, preferably in engineering, strategic or financial consultancy or similar organisation
• Proven experience in leading consultancy studies for port authorities, investors and/or terminal operators
• Proven experience of collaborative working in teams and with other disciplines
• External business network connections with local or international port industry clients
• Capable of undertaking assignments effectively to achieve technically sound, timely and cost-effective results
• Other relevant experience in the port and terminals sector (e.g. design, operations, management)
• Experience of topics such as carbon footprinting, circular economy, environmental management, technology, automation, simulation and data visualization would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written (English); a second language is an advantage
• Willing to travel occasionally for client visits globally
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Commercially astute with strong marketing, growth, and profit orientation
• Interest in innovation and digital solutions

What we offer you

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.

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 each individual’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.