Senior Planning Engineer - Maritime
Location
UAE | United Kingdom
Job description
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!
We are WSP - Join us and make your career future-ready!
Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us.
Senior Planning Engineer - Maritime based in UAE, would be responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of port infrastructure and operations.
Your new role, what's involved?
- Lead the development of comprehensive master plans for port facilities, considering factors such as current and projected traffic volumes, vessel sizes, cargo types, and environmental considerations.
- Oversee the design and development of landside infrastructure, including roads, railroads, truck terminals, parking facilities, and intermodal connections to ensure efficient movement of cargo and passengers.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, port authorities, engineering consultants, contractors, and community groups, to gather input, address concerns, and facilitate consensus on project objectives and designs.
- Conduct feasibility studies to assess the economic, technical, and environmental viability of proposed port expansion or improvement projects.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project delays, cost overruns, and environmental impacts.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, permits, and industry standards related to port development, environmental protection, and safety.
- Integrate principles of sustainability into port planning and design, including minimizing carbon emissions, reducing energy consumption, and preserving natural habitats.
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and financial projections for port development projects, and monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Explore and incorporate innovative technologies, such as automation, digitization, and data analytics, to enhance the efficiency, safety, and resilience of port operations.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and support staff, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and technological advancements in port planning and engineering, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes and methodologies.
- Engage with the public through outreach initiatives, public hearings, and community meetings to communicate project objectives, solicit feedback, and address concerns.
- Implement QA/QC procedures to ensure that designs meet technical specifications, performance requirements, and industry best practices.
- Prepare progress reports, technical documentation, presentations, and other deliverables to communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- 12-15 years of on-site experience in Maritime Engineering, with a focus on construction oversight.
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification is advantageous.
- Strong project management skills and experience with on-site coordination.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in on-site construction.
What's in it for you?
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!
WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Apply now and be the future of WSP!
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic.
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