Apply for the Ports Masterplanner role at Mott MacDonald.
Location(s): Bristol, Croydon, Liverpool, Newcastle, Southampton; UK.
Recruiter Contact: Ainsley Anstess.
About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Overview of the Role
Mott MacDonald is one of the global leaders advising a broad range of clients across all types of infrastructure, and at all stages in the project cycle. It’s an exciting time for our Ports Coastal and Offshore Team with major project success and workload growth. We are looking to appoint a Ports Masterplanner to join our dynamic team of industry-leading experts. This is your chance to work on high-impact projects worldwide, from complex multi‑cargo port masterplans to feasibility studies and operational assessments.
What You Will Do
* Deliver solutions for greenfield and brownfield developments across diverse maritime sectors – containers, breakbulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, RoRo, drydock, naval, ferry, cruise, fishing, marina, offshore wind and energy transition facilities.
* Develop masterplans and terminal layouts for ports worldwide.
* Conduct capacity studies, operational audits, and due diligence assignments, and appraise development economics and forecast cargo demands.
* Collaborate with engineering, environmental, and advisory teams to deliver comprehensive solutions.
* Promote digital innovation through PRIME BPM or FlexSim integrated planning tools.
* Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development.
Candidate Specification
* Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng) or related discipline.
* Professional chartership or advanced project management qualification (e.g., ChPP, PMP).
* Experience in ports masterplanning for greenfield and brownfield developments across diverse maritime sectors – containers, breakbulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, RoRo, drydock, naval, ferry, cruise, fishing, marina, offshore wind and energy transition facilities.
* Strong understanding of master planning policy and legislation, guidelines, and principles.
* Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving mindset.
* Proficiency with port planning/simulation tools.
Work Arrangement
Positions are available part‑time, job share or full‑time. Due to the nature of our work, overseas travel may be required.
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker.
Agile Working
We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces well‑being, flexibility, and trust.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will discuss how we can support you.
Benefits
Health and Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan to support everyday health costs and treatments.
* Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
* Wellbeing support through a comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
* Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, which can be extended to your family.
Financial Wellbeing
* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance equal up to 4× your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6× your salary.
* Income protection scheme providing a financial benefit, as well as absence and return‑to‑work support due to long‑term illness or injury.
* Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll savings and will writing.
* Annual bonus schemes based on business success.
Lifestyle
* A minimum of 33–35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
* Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
* Employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.
Enhanced Family and Carers Leave
* Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
* Shared parental leave matches maternity leave, paying up to 24 weeks at full pay.
* Up to five additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
Learning and Development
* Primary annual professional institution subscription.
* Opportunities to enhance technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options.
Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes
* Wide range of groups including Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
* Opportunities to make a difference within our communities through social outcomes.
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Job Ref: 12697
Apply now or for more information about our application process, please contact us.
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