Senior Marina and Waterfront Consultant

At Haskoning, we have been growing our Marina & Waterfronts portfolio rapidly. The exciting developments allow us to attract an experienced individual to strengthen the team and to allow us to grow further. If you have broad knowledge and experience in the field of Marina and Waterfront Planning and Design, and you are open to a challenging position, this vacancy is for you!

What you will do as a Senior Marina and Waterfront Consultant
You will take a leading role and add experience and knowledge to our Marina & Waterfronts team and work on various (international) projects as a Marina and Waterfront Specialist or Consultant. Your work will vary from conceptual desktop studies to on-site field studies and client interactions.

You will be responsible for leading and growing our Marina & Waterfront team and business in the Netherlands and worldwide, using your and our network in the sector.

Examples of some of our recent Marina & Waterfront projects you could also be working on are:

Master planning of:

a greenfield superyacht marina in the Black Sea, or

a high-end marina and waterfront along the popular south coast of Spain

Consultancy on recreational navigation networks and developments in the Netherlands

Conceptual design of marina layouts and spatial planning of the waterfront in South America, Europe, and the APAC region

Yachting market assessments in the Middle East

The clients and their projects that we want to target are located worldwide and we operate in the private and/or (semi) governmental sector.

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.

You will work for the Advisory Group Maritime & Renewables the Netherlands. This team consists of around 180 staff, is based in the Netherlands across three offices (Delft, Amersfoort, and Nijmegen) and we excel in a wide variety of services and skills in the fields of climate resilience and maritime developments. We provide our clients, both private and (semi) governmental, with a range of services throughout the various phases of a project: from inception, through master planning, feasibility studies, design work all the way to construction supervision.

We have a strong foothold in the Netherlands, but we operate worldwide.

What you bring to the role
The following requirements will make you eligible for the position available:

A bachelor's degree (BSc) or a master's degree (MSc), preferably in engineering

A minimum of 10 years experience, preferably gained by working for a company in the marina industry or engineering consultancy firm

Proven experience with the planning and design of marinas and waterfronts, preferably also with marina management

Knowledge of developments in the sector

Knowledge of existing guidelines and regulations regarding the planning and design of marinas and waterfronts

Knowledge of and experience with project management

A demonstrable network in the sector, preferably in the Netherlands as well as internationally

Professional language skills in English (verbal and written), Dutch language is an advantage

Behavioural competencies
We expect the following soft skills from you:

Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

A team player with a focus on success and goals

Good organisation skills

Dynamic, flexible approach, and multi-tasking abilities

Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Commercially astute with a strong marketing, growth, and profit orientation

What we offer you
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