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Location: Bristol, Croydon, Liverpool, Newcastle, Southampton, UK.
Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess.
About the Business Unit
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with more than 20,000 employees across over 50 countries. We help conceive, drive and implement transport solutions for cities, regions and asset owners/operators around the globe, delivering infrastructure from concept through to operation.
Overview of the Role
We are looking to appoint a Ports Masterplanner to join our dynamic team of industry‑leading experts. This role offers an opportunity 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.
* Strong understanding of master‑planning policy, legislation, guidelines and principles.
* Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving mindset.
* Proficiency in port‑planning/simulation tools.
Additional Information
The role is available as part‑time, job share or full‑time. Travel overseas for project assignments may be required.
UK Immigration
We are not currently offering sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, ensuring fair employment procedures and practices to promote equal opportunities for all.
Benefits
* Health and Wellbeing
o Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
o Health cash plan.
o Access to Peppy, providing free menopause support.
o Comprehensive wellbeing programme.
o Flexible salary package to opt into health benefits.
* Financial Wellbeing
o Matching employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
o Life assurance up to 4× basic salary, extendable to 6×.
o Income protection scheme and support for long‑term illness or injury.
o Flexible benefits: life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, will writing.
o Annual bonus scheme.
* Lifestyle
o 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays.
o Holiday entitlement increases to minimum 35 days after 5 years.
o Employee saving schemes and discounts.
* Enhanced family and carers leave
o 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, 2 weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
o Paid leave for significant caring responsibilities.
* Learning and Development
o Annual professional institution subscription.
o Opportunities for technical and soft‑skills development.
* Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes
o Employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, parents/carers.
o Social outcomes contributions.
Job Details
* Job Ref: 12697
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Work Pattern: Full Time
* Market: Transport
* Discipline: Civil
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