Senior Port Master Planner

Egis India Consulting Engineers Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis India Consulting Engineers Pvt Ltd is seeking a Senior Port Master Planner to lead and support port and terminal master planning, include feasibility studies, development strategies, and tender-stage assignments. The role requires coordinating with port authorities, operators, and engineers to deliver comprehensive master plans.

The candidate will work across feasibility studies, port development strategies, master plans, and tender documentation, ensuring technically sound and commercially

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/transport/maritime fields; related discipline.
• Master's degree in port planning/related discipline advantageous.
• Chartered professional qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of port and terminal master plans for various terminal types.
• Develop port layouts covering marine and landside infrastructure and equipment.
• Define development strategies and phasing; safeguard corridors for future expansion.
• Coordinate with navigation, metocean, coastal, dredging, and marine infrastructure specialists.
• Develop yard configurations, operational zoning, and equipment interfaces with automation considerations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Maritime Engineering, Port Management, Logistics

Master's degree in Port Planning, Maritime Engineering, Transport Planning, Logistics, Maritime Economics

Chartered Engineer, Chartered Transport Planner, or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Senior Port Master Planner

Company Description Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 19,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world. With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis has long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Position Summary

The Port Master Planner will lead and support the planning, development, optimization, and expansion of ports and marine terminals. The role integrates port strategy, demand forecasting, terminal planning, marine access, cargo operations, landside infrastructure, logistics, and phased development planning to establish practical and commercially viable port master plans. The Port Master Planner will work across feasibility studies, port development strategies, master plans, concept designs, business cases, and tender-stage assignments, coordinating closely with port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines, engineering disciplines, economists, environmental specialists, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Port Master Planning Lead the preparation and review of port and terminal master plans for:
  Container terminals
  General cargo and multipurpose terminals
  Dry and liquid bulk terminals
  Ro-Ro and automotive terminals
  Ferry and passenger facilities
  Industrial and logistics ports
  Offshore and marine service facilities
• Develop port layouts covering marine and landside infrastructure, including:
  Navigation channels and approach areas
  Port entrances and breakwaters
  Turning basins and manoeuvring areas
  Berths, quay lines, jetties, and marine facilities
  Terminal yards and storage areas
  Cargo-handling and operational areas
  Port roads and rail infrastructure
  Gates and truck-processing facilities
  Warehousing and logistics areas
  Utility and support areas
  Port administration and ancillary facilities
• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term development strategies and phased implementation plans. Safeguard corridors and development areas required for future expansion.
• Marine Planning Establish requirements for:
  Navigation channels
  Harbour entrances
  Turning circles and manoeuvring areas
  Anchorage areas
  Berth pockets
  Tug and pilot facilities
  Navigation aids
• Define design vessel fleets and future vessel requirements.
• Coordinate with navigation simulation, metocean, coastal engineering, dredging, and marine infrastructure specialists.
• Review vessel manoeuvring and navigation simulation studies and incorporate findings into master plans.
• Terminal Planning Develop terminal concepts based on cargo type, throughput, vessel characteristics, operational philosophy, and available land. Evaluate alternative terminal configurations and cargo-handling systems. Develop equipment strategies considering systems such as:
  Ship-to-shore cranes
  RTGs and RMGs
  Automated stacking systems
  Reach stackers and terminal tractors
  Mobile harbour cranes
  Conveyors and bulk-handling systems
• Develop yard configurations, circulation patterns, operational zoning, and equipment interfaces. Consider automation, digitalization, and future technology requirements in terminal planning.

Deliverables

• Port master plans
• Terminal planning reports
• Development strategy reports
• Feasibility studies
• Capacity assessments
• Demand and capacity models
• Operational concepts
• Port and terminal layouts
• Development phasing plans
• Infrastructure requirements
• Design vessel assessments
• CAPEX inputs
• Option evaluation matrices
• Technical presentations
• Tender and proposal documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Maritime Engineering, Port Management, Logistics , or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Port Planning, Maritime Engineering, Transport Planning, Logistics, Maritime Economics , or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Chartered Engineer, Chartered Transport Planner, or equivalent professional qualification is desirable.

Experience

• Typically 10–15+ years of relevant professional experience , with significant experience in port master planning, terminal planning, maritime infrastructure, or port operations.
• Demonstrable experience preparing master plans for major ports or marine terminals.
• Experience with multiple cargo sectors is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of both marine-side and landside port operations .
• Experience working with international port authorities, terminal operators, consultants, developers, or major contractors is desirable.
• Middle East/GCC port planning experience is advantageous.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of several of the following areas is expected: Port master planning principles Container and cargo terminal planning Berth and terminal capacity analysis Port operations and productivity Vessel characteristics and design fleets Navigation and marine access planning Cargo-handling equipment Yard planning and storage requirements Port road and rail systems Port logistics and hinterland connectivity Dredging and reclamation requirements Port development phasing CAPEX and development economics Port automation and digitalization Sustainability and decarbonization
• Familiarity with relevant international guidance, including PIANC, UNCTAD, IMO, IAPH, BS/Eurocodes and applicable national and port authority requirements , is desirable.

Experience Level

Senior Level