Nautical Consultant

Nautical Consultant

Are you passionate about ports, navigation, port planning, and consultancy? 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 team Port Consultancy. The Port Consultancy team 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 you 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.
• Possession of knowledge of various ships’ 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 a career for yourself 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 on how to expand our business. You have a flexible work ethos and a proactive attitude towards coordination of work.

What we offer you

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

• 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.

Read More About Our Employee Benefits Here.

Are you our new colleague?

We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your CV and motivation letter. Although the system allows the submission of a LinkedIn profile, please submit a CV and motivation letter so that we can better assess your application. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible. The application process then consists of 1-2 interviews and possibly an assessment. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board! For more information, you can always contact Eva Sciarone, Recruiter, at eva.sciarone@haskoning.com.

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At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces each individual’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

Acquisition for this vacancy by agencies is not appreciated and offered candidates will not be taken into consideration.

Key skills/competency

• Nautical Consultancy
• Maritime Projects
• Navigation and Ship Maneuverability
• Navigational Safety
• Port Planning
• Nautical Studies and Simulations
• Client Advisory and Project Management
• Marine Services Assessment
• Aids to Navigation Design
• Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)