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Senior/Principal Port Planner - Offshore Wind Ports

Royal Haskoningdhv

The Role

Overview

Design and plan offshore wind port facilities and maritime infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • facility design
  • design calculations
  • digitalisation
  • master planning
  • suitability studies
  • project management

Tasks

-Developing new facility designs in three different UK ports for Floating Offshore Wind. -Engaging with our Wind Ports Sector Director, Technical Director, Project Managers and other team members. -Contributing to the digitalisation and innovation in the Wind Port sector, including assembly processes and T&I simulation. -On specific projects, technical development and management of maritime design projects, including production of design calculations (structural, fendering / mooring, etc), checking and reviewing of reports and calculations produced by others -Developing proposals and commercial offers -Developing plans for staging and integration ports based on your knowledge gained from other similar facilities, including marshalling and handling of WTG components and tower foundations, arrangement of facility berths for installation vessels, access channels and marine facilities. -Master planning and infrastructure design of facilities related to floating offshore wind manufacture and assembly, including assembly areas, launching structures, wet storage etc. -Prepare Portugal’s ports for offshore wind (LINK) -Port suitability studies around the UK to support both floating and fixed bottom offshore wind -Authored the Renewables UK Industry Roadmap for Floating Offshore Wind (LINK) -Managing and leading multi-disciplinary design and planning projects

Requirements

  • civil engineering
  • chartered
  • 5-10 years
  • port projects
  • port design
  • teamwork

What You Bring

-Capable of undertaking assignments effectively to achieve technically sound, timely and cost-effective results -A degree in Civil and/or Maritime Engineering or related subject (Masters level is advantageous) -Experience of collaborative working in teams and with other disciplines -Willing to travel occasionally throughout the UK and overseas -Focused, articulate and professional in appearance and standard of work -Approximately 5-10 years’ experience relevant to the role -Chartered status (or equivalent) with a recognised industry body (e.g. ICE) is preferred -a maritime civil engineering from a port or shipyard background or, -Experience in delivering port infrastructure or Wind Port projects -Professional experience in the design of ports / heavy civils projects

The Company

About Royal Haskoningdhv

-Provides project management and engineering expertise across key industries, ensuring sustainability and efficiency. -Partners with clients on diverse projects ranging from water treatment plants to major transport infrastructure. -Operates in multiple sectors, including energy, water resources, infrastructure, buildings, and industrial services. -Designs innovative water management solutions, sustainable urban developments, and infrastructure for large-scale transport systems. -Recognized for integrating cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices into its solutions. -Acts as a trusted advisor, shaping the future of industries worldwide with a blend of technical expertise and practical know-how.

Sector Specialisms

Energy from Waste

Maritime Civil Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial

Energy

Commercial

Pharmaceutical Industry

Water Engineering

Water Management

Transportation

Aviation

Urban Planning

Environment

Infrastructure

Utilities

Marine

Logistics

Distribution Centres

Cargo Hubs

Shipbuilding

Ship Repair

Waste Water

Cleanrooms