Port Planner

WSP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Virtual GP service

Gymflex scheme

Job summary

WSP in the United Kingdom is seeking a Port Planner to join the Ports & Maritime team. The role can be based at any UK office with a preference for London, Newcastle, and other sites.

You will work on complex port masterplans, feasibility studies and due diligence for global projects, liaising across in-house teams to deliver comprehensive reports and plans. You will use the PRIME tool and have strong MS Office skills, with prior port planning experience and a track record in maritime

Qualifications

• Strong analytical abilities.
• BEng/ MEng in Civil Engineering or related qualification.
• Experience in planning container terminals, offshore wind ports and/or bulk facilities.
• Chartered status with a professional body or project/portfolio management qualification (e.g., ChPP, PMP).
• Extensive experience in a ports and maritime environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client organisations to deliver projects and achieve client goals.
• Coordinate 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 using PRIME and related digital delivery efforts.
• Identify and develop client relationships with Key Client Managers and pursue leads.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture within the team and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support colleagues as part of team development.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Port planning

Container terminals experience

Chartered status

Maritime industry experience

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

PRIME

Job description

• Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
• Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
• Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
• London, United Kingdom
• Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
• Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

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.

A little more about your role…

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 part of the team, you will have an opportunity to complement the wide experience of a highly knowledgeable and dynamic team of Ports & Maritime experts based in the UK and across the globe.

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.

You will also play a proactive role in promoting maritime services internally and support other members of the wider WSP team in the roles they are required to perform. Proficient use of all usual MS office-based software is essential.

Your role will be office based; however, you will have an opportunity to visit sites in the UK and internationally.

You will work in a highly inclusive and dynamic environment where collaboration, enthusiasm, and empathy are highly valued. With support and guidance of our team members, you will have an opportunity to broaden your existing skills and knowledge which will support you on your career path with WSP.

Your responsibilities will include…

• 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.
• Collaborate with Key Client Managers to identify and pursue leads, developing client relationships and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture within the team and project stakeholders.
• Demonstrate commitment to collaboration, learning and mentorship of others.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Possess strong analytical abilities
• Have a BEng/ MEng in Civil Engineering or similar/related qualification.
• 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.
• Extensive experience in a ports and maritime environment

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can.

#LI-JL1

Job Info

• Job Identification 82934
• Posting Date 03/24/2026, 02:24 PM

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 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 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. 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.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

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. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. 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.

Flex your time

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.

#WeAreWSP

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.