French Speaking Senior Port Consultant / Project Manager

The next step to develop your career in port and maritime development could be with Haskoning as part of our global & result driven maritime consultancy team. Your home base will be in The Netherlands, but our projects are delivered worldwide so that is where your adventure awaits.

 

What you will do as a French Speaking Senior Port Consultant / Project Manager

       As native French Speaking Port and Maritime Consultant and Project Manager, you will be working primarily on projects in Equatorial and West-Africa and other Francophone countries) for different private and governmental clients such as project developers, financiers, and port operators in the port and maritime field. You will be an important member of our engineering and consultancy team based in Netherlands where you will:

• develop and expand the capabilities of the team servicing our projects in French speaking countries
• support our business developments in French speaking countries in the Maritime field
• cooperate with our senior engineers and consultants
• have an opportunity to develop and grow while working on projects

The types of projects you would typically carry out for our clients in the Francophone market are:

• (pre-) feasibility studies (technical and technical-economical)
• logistic studies
• masterplan studies
• due diligence studies
• conceptual design

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.

As our new French Speaking Senior Port Consultant / Project Manager , you will become part of the team Resilience & Maritime NL. Haskoning is a globally leading service provider in the field of maritime services and developments. We have a strong reputation for designing and managing port developments, shipyards, dry docks, port terminals, and other maritime structures. We work on many high-profile projects on behalf of public and private developers at locations across the world, making us the first port of call for maritime consultancy.

We have a strong track record of maritime projects worldwide and we carry out studies for a wide array of clients. We are currently looking for you to strengthen our capabilities in the Francophone market and to strengthen our team in the Netherlands. Furthermore, we offer the opportunity to grow and develop in this global dynamic industry and learn from our team of knowledgeable experts and consultants.

What you bring

You have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the maritime/port industry and an MSc. in Civil Engineering, Logistics, Maritime Technology or other relevant experience in ports. You have proven experience working as port consultant and project management and a passion for maritime/port projects and developments. It is mandatory that you are a native French speaker. On top of this, you should have a good level of business English (English C1 level) for communication with colleagues of various nationalities within our company.

 

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?

We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter in English. Although the system allows the submission of a LinkedIn profile, please submit your CV so that we can better assess your qualifications. After receiving your application, we will give you feedback as soon as possible. The application process then consists of a number interviews and a possibly assessment. Are we all enthusiastic after this? Then you will receive an offer from us, and we will be happy to welcome you on board! For more information, you can always contact Eva Sciarone, recruiter Water & Martime, via [email protected].

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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.

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