Junior Port Planner

Are you a junior port planner who is looking to grow their knowledge and experience by working in a highly skilled team within one of the leading global maritime consultants? Are you looking for variety, challenging, and interesting projects worldwide? Do you have a strong ambition to develop, learn, and unlock your full potential? Then this position may be for you.

As a junior port planner, you will be part of the team responsible for the delivery of complex maritime planning projects worldwide. You will work alongside some of the world’s top maritime expert on projects that reshape the port and maritime sector. You will help develop innovative port planning tools using the latest modelling and simulation software and encourage repeat business from key accounts by delivering outstanding client value. You will develop port and terminal master planning and feasibility study projects for a wide range of sectors and commodities, including containers, bulk and general cargo, on an international level. You will approach port planning from a civil engineering perspective and will work closely with other parts of the business that focus on the operational, environmental, social, commercial, institutional, and other aspects of port planning. Responsibilities will include: Developing master planning projects, large and small, within our portfolio of port industry clients around the world, including government agencies and commercial global terminal operators. Planning of small as well as large, complex projects in different phases and on different degrees of detail, including continuous follow-up. Contributing to the digitalisation and innovation of port and terminal master planning. Engaging in the global Haskoning port planning team, including our Smart Ports, Green Ports, and Navigation team. Performing client audits, surveys, and workshops. Desktop research, data analysis, and interpretation. Contribute to the use of digital technology to improve processes and efficiencies. Preparation of high-quality reports, presentations, and workshops. Developing proposals and commercial offers. Promotion of the work of the team within the company and at industry events.

The following requirements could make you eligible for the position available: A bachelor’s degree (BSc) or Master’s degree (MSc), in (civil) engineering; 0-3 years relevant work experience; Interest in working on master plans for port infrastructure and/or port planning projects; Interest in and affinity with port operations and associated data analysis and interpretation; Ability to collaborate in teams and with other disciplines; Capable of undertaking assignments effectively to achieve technically sound, timely, and cost-effective results; Advance English level. Behavioral competencies We expect the following soft skills from you: Excellent communication skills – verbal and written (English and Spanish) Pro-active working attitude towards problem solving Good listener A team player with a focus on success and goals Good organization skills Dynamic, flexible approach focused on efficiency Ability to work independently with limited supervision Commercially astute with a strong marketing, growth, and profit orientation Interest in innovation and digital solutions Strategic mindset Helicopter view

At Haskoning, we offer more than a first job — we offer a professional starting point. You will join a structured, international organization where learning, discipline, and growth are part of everyday work. This role is designed for early-career professionals who want to build a solid career foundation in an international consultancy environment.

Clear career foundation – A role with defined responsibilities, exposure to international projects, and the opportunity to grow within project support and document control career paths. Learning by doing – Hands-on experience working with international teams, standards, and documentation practices used in global projects. Professional development – Access to training programs, learning paths, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that support long-term career growth. Stability and consistency – A competitive base salary with annual reviews, aligned with local market conditions and the scope of the role. Inclusive and collaborative culture – A respectful, people-focused environment where teamwork, diversity, and mutual support are part of daily work.

Haskoning is a global company with over 6.000 staff in 140 countries and is active in engineering & design and consultancy. We strive to have a positive impact on people and their environment and on the global economy through the projects we do. We are at the forefront of innovative maritime planning and development. Our teams of multi-disciplinary experts have assisted our international clientele to create successful ports worldwide. We have provided expert commercial, technical, and operational advice and created master plans across the globe for a wide range of port projects. We are one of the largest and most experienced teams of port planning professionals globally and we are world leaders in the production of port feasibility studies, and (national) port master plans. You will work for the Advisory Group Water and Maritime Latin America. This team consists of around 50 staff, is based in Lima, Perú and works closely with the other offices (Netherlands, UK) and excels 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, design all the way to construction supervision. We have a strong foothold in the Netherlands, but we operate worldwide.