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 European Engineering team in either our UK offices (Farnham, London, or Exeter) or Spain Office (Valencia). The Port Planner will be responsible for planning, analysis, and design of terminal facilities, with a specific emphasis on container terminals, but also with an understanding of Ro-Ro, energy, breakbulk and bulk terminal operations, and wider port configuration aspects including coastal engineering and infrastructure selection.

Moffatt & Nichol is a global infrastructure advisory firm with 40+ offices in 9 countries. We provide practical solutions to clients in the marine terminal, transportation, energy, environmental and waterfront development markets around the world. We are a multidiscipline professional services firm with specialized expertise in structural, coastal, and civil engineering; environmental sciences; economics analysis; inspection and rehabilitation; and program management solutions.

Duties and responsibilities:

• 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
• Experience in port masterplanning and site selection studies
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments both independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• 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:

• BS in Civil Engineering or Planning; required
• 4-9 years of port planning, engineering and management experience; required

Physical requirements:

This is an office role; occasional extended hours or weekend work to meet client deliverables may be required. Some projects will require travel regionally and internationally.

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 activities. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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