Nautical Consultant

Haskoning; Delft; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Strong pension scheme

28 vacation days

Wide range of training programs

Travel allowance

Job summary

A leading maritime consultancy in the Netherlands seeks a Nautical Consultant to join their Ports and Nautical Consultancy team. The role involves advising on maritime projects, conducting navigational studies, and managing standalone nautical projects. Ideal candidates possess an MSc in Civil Engineering or Maritime Technology, along with over 5 years of experience in the port sector. The position offers a competitive salary, development opportunities, and promotes a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a nautical advisor/consultant in the port sector.
• Knowledge of various ship types and their impact on ship handling.
• Ability to design Aids to Navigation layouts and understand VTS principles.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advisor on maritime and port-related projects.
• Perform navigational studies and prepare real-time simulations.
• Manage standalone nautical projects focusing on client satisfaction and communication.

Skills

Passion for sailing

Strong communication skills

Understanding of marine services

Ability to assess marine risks

Education

MSc in Civil Engineering or Maritime Technology

Job description

Are you passionate about ports, navigation, port planning and consultancy and would you like to work for one of the world’s largest leading global maritime consultants? We have the perfect opportunity for you as we are looking for a consultant to grow our team in the Ports and Nautical Consultancy sector.

The maritime industry is rapidly developing and we see an increase in demand for our consultancy services from our clients worldwide. Nautical studies and assessments are a crucial part of many of our maritime projects.

What will you do as a Nautical Consultant

You will become part of our team of Nautical Consultants who are mostly based in our Delft and Amersfoort offices. In this role, you will act as an advisor and consultant on a wide range of maritime and port related projects for various types of clients around the globe, on all aspects related to navigation, ship manoeuvrability, navigational safety, marine services, and port planning from a nautical perspective. You will carry out navigational studies including fast-time simulations and prepare and guide real-time simulations in cooperation with our trusted partners. You provide expert advice on these topics both to our own project teams, as part of the team, and to external clients where you also act as the project manager at times. Next to that, you also manage your own standalone nautical projects where you are responsible for financial results, progress, client satisfaction, and communications.

Where you will work

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 in diverse international projects, leveraging our 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, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

As our new Nautical Consultant, you will become part of the Port Consultancy team, which consists of 25 professionals active in the port/maritime consultancy field. We are an international team with a healthy mix of juniors, mediors, and experienced seniors. We believe in active knowledge sharing and that there is value in everybody’s contribution. You will have the opportunity to learn on the job from experienced people and share experiences.

What you bring

You are passionate about sailing, ship manoeuvring, ship safety, and port planning. You have strong communication and persuasion skills both verbally and in writing (in English and preferably also in Dutch) and like to present your ideas to clients and colleagues alike. You have an interest in other cultures and different countries and like to learn from various experiences.

You have a background (MSc) in Civil Engineering or Maritime Technology and have 5+ years of proven experience as a nautical advisor/consultant in the port sector. The following applies to you:

• Understanding of the various activities of marine services in a port
• Knowledge of various ship types and their goods, and how this affects ship handling and manoeuvring
• Ability to assess marine risks in complex situations
• Ability to design Aids to Navigation layouts and specifications, and understand VTS principles

You aspire to a career in nautical consultancy and would like to enhance your skills and network in this field. You have a commercial drive and like to think about opportunities to expand our business. You have a flexible work ethos and a proactive attitude towards coordination of work.

What we offer you

A solid foundation: A competitive base salary with annual increases.

An attractive compensation package: including a strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.

Work‑life balance: 28 vacation days (based on full‑time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, a home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.

Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge‑sharing groups.

Travel allowance: A conveniently located workplace at one of our offices in the Netherlands, with travel expense reimbursement and an NS Business Card. If you walk or bike to work, you’ll receive a higher travel allowance—encouraging sustainable commuting.

Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.