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Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.\nA little more about your role…\nWe are looking for a Port Planner to join the Ports & Maritime team based in the UK. This role can be based any WSP office with a preference of London, Basingstoke and Newcastle.\nAs part of the team, you will have an opportunity to complement the wide experience of a highly knowledgeable and dynamic team of Ports & Maritime experts based in the UK and across the globe.\nAs a Port Planner, you will work with some of the world’s leading port and maritime experts in the delivery of complex multi-cargo port masterplans, feasibility studies, operational audits and due diligence assignments, globally.\nYou will liaise and interact closely with our in-house maritime advisory, engineering and environmental teams to deliver comprehensive masterplan layouts, reports and business plans for both greenfield and brownfield developments for a variety of commodity sectors including containers and breakbulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk and marine facilities dedicated to the energy transition.\nYou will be trained in the use of our in-house proprietary master planning tool PRIME, to efficiently assess phased land use plans and associated CapEx and OpEx. Experience with port planning and/or simulation tools is desirable.\nYou will also play a proactive role in promoting maritime services internally and support other members of the wider WSP team in the roles they are required to perform. Proficient use of all usual MS office-based software is essential.\nYour role will be office based; however, you will have an opportunity to visit sites in the UK and internationally.\nYou will work in a highly inclusive and dynamic environment where collaboration, enthusiasm, and empathy are highly valued. With support and guidance of our team members, you will have an opportunity to broaden your existing skills and knowledge which will support you on your career path with WSP.\nYour responsibilities will include…\nCollaborate and align with client organisations to deliver projects and achieve client goals. \nCoordinate and collaborate between disciplines and project stakeholders. \nDeliver master planning and terminal planning projects in greenfield and brownfield environments. \nUndertake port capacity studies, operational audits, and capacity analyses as part of due diligence and peer review assignments. \nDrive digitalisation and innovation of port and terminal master planning through the use of PRIME and integration with broader digital delivery efforts. \nCollaborate with Key Client Managers to identify and pursue leads, developing client relationships and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. \nContribute to a positive safety culture within the team and project stakeholders. \nDemonstrate commitment to collaboration, learning and mentorship of others. \nWhat we will be looking for you to demonstrate…\nPossess strong analytical abilities \nHave a BEng/ MEng in Civil Engineering or similar/related qualification. \nPrior experience in planning container terminals, offshore wind ports and/or bulk facilities \nHold chartership status with a professional association or an advanced project, programme or portfolio management qualification, for example, ChPP (Association for Project Management (APM)), PMP (Project Management Institute (PMI)) or equivalent. \nExtensive experience in a ports and maritime environment\nImagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.\nWork on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the\nbest work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?\nWith us, you can. 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