Business Developer/Senior Consultant Port Economics

Job Description

In this inspiring position as consultant/business developer in a team of maritime economics experts, you will become part of a world-renowned international engineering consultancy firm, which is also one of the top 5 in the Netherlands. Here you can continue developing your career as Senior Consultant Port Economics in our Maritime Economics & Operations (ME & O) Advisory Group! Specific areas for business development are Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA).

We are looking for a candidate based in the Netherlands or the UK.

What you do as a Senior Consultant Port Economics

The position is based in the Netherlands and will involve worldwide travel as well. You will manage and carry responsibility for project work (including report writing, field work, supervision, organisation, consultation, and project management). Further general responsibilities in this position consist of:

• Presentation in both external and internal arenas;
• Attracting new clients and projects for the advisory group (business development) and proposal writing;
• Developing and maintaining key client relationships and act as account manager for a selected number of key clients;
• Identifying potential leads and sharing them with other members of the team as required;
• Staff technical training.

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 become a part of a nice and close-knit team of 18 motivated colleagues, but at the same time you are part of a world-renowned international engineering consultancy firm with more than 6.000 employees, with all the advantages that this entails. The Economics & Operations (E&O) Advisory Group is part of our Business Line Water and Maritime. We primarily focus on port authorities, terminal operators, shipping companies, banks, investment funds, as well as government agencies and IFIs. In the market, you can also find us working under our brand name Ocean Shipping Consultants. We support our customers by providing insight into the development of their market and assets. We offer our knowledge when they are faced with investment decisions or enter a transaction to acquire or dispose of an interest in assets in this sector. Based in London and the Netherlands - the E&O team has a blue-chip global client base covering major shipping lines, port and terminal operators, and financial clients.

Our services therefore consist of market studies, commercial due diligence support, business cases, socio-economic cost-benefit analyses, PPP advisory, and strategy consultancy. We use our knowledge and experience for projects in other business lines within Haskoning as well, such as in the field of energy transition, industry, mobility, water, and rail/road infrastructure. If needed, we team up with the digital business line of Haskoning, with 250 professionals in data engineering, data science, software development, and digital strategy consulting.

What you bring

We are looking for a Senior Consultant with business development skills. A candidate with a strong external network in the maritime industry, including terminal operators, banks and/or investors. We expect that you as a Senior Consultant Port Economics can contribute to the further development of our market presence as well as deliver services to our clients.

As a Senior Consultant we expect you to have in-depth knowledge of the shipping and port markets and strong business development skills. You gained this experience in a professional position in a similar industry, preferably in a consultancy environment or in the maritime industry. Furthermore, you have:

• A MSc in Economics; Transport Economics; or MBA;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience;
• Fluency in the English language;
• Experience of managing more junior staff for project delivery.

It would be desirable if you also possess programming knowledge (in Python, R) and direct experience in shipping, ports, or terminals. Skills of other languages and a financial background are a plus.

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.

What we offer:

• 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?

Then apply now by sending us your most updated CV and motivation letter via the "apply" button! For questions regarding the vacancy, please send an e-mail to Sanne Bron, Recruiter Water & Maritime at [email protected]

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

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.