Port Planner - Junior to Mid Level

Moffatt & Nichol; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Port Planner to join their London office. In this role, you will be instrumental in the planning, analysis, and design of port cargo facilities, particularly container terminals. This opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise in operational analysis and design development while working alongside a diverse team of professionals. You will engage in terminal optimization and due diligence studies, ensuring that you contribute to innovative infrastructure solutions. If you are passionate about shaping waterfront infrastructure and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of port planning, engineering, and management experience required.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, and design port cargo facilities focusing on container terminals.
• Identify and prepare terminal optimization plans.
• Work in complex environments and influence stakeholders.

Skills

Planning and operational analysis

Design development of container terminal operations

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Strong communication skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Knowledge of terminal optimization plans

Familiarity with due diligence studies

Willingness to travel

Knowledge of a European language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Planning

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Port Planner to join our London office. As part of the Planner Group, the Port Planner will be responsible for planning, analysis, and design of port cargo facilities, with a specific emphasis on container terminals, but also with an understanding of Ro-Ro, energy, breakbulk and bulk terminal operations.

About Moffatt & Nichol:

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbours, and rivers. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 in Marine and Port Facilities and among the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practise areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Knowledge of planning, operational analysis and design development of container terminal operations and infrastructure improvements
• Ability to Identify, analyze, and prepare terminal optimization plans including new container handling systems
• Familiarity with due diligence studies for new terminals, retrofit terminals and/or port systems
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments both independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to isolate key issues and draw sound conclusions
• Proficiency in the use of Excel and PowerPoint
• Proactive, enquiring approach
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders of all levels
• A European language (in addition to English) is highly desirable
• Willingness to travel is also required

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Planning
• 3 to 6 years of port planning, engineering and management experience; required
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Availability and willingness to travel
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

Working conditions:

Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with The Equality Act 2010. We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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