Description:
As part of this role, you will have to contribute day-to-day specialist knowledge within their discipline and lead projects that provide technically & commercially focused support and/or service delivery to internal and/or external clients. As a subject matter expert to determine solutions for problems, within their discipline, where the parameters are not well defined and where previous experience does not provide any precedent.
The role
- Development of high-quality proposals while managing risk exposure to the business leveraging existing technical capability within LR and external capability integral to supporting and delivering the value propositions.
- To manage projects within a discipline and ensure they are in accordance with quality system requirements, cost structures, and budgetary/contractual requirements.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams drawing on wider LR resources to develop integrated strategies and business solutions and provide subject matter expert advice to key clients.
- To assess/recommend the time/value of the work to be undertaken for an internal/external client within an agreed fee/cost structure.
- Manage technical and commercial aspects of bid development and project delivery while drawing in expertise from our global LR group.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.
- To pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge, and awareness.
- To mentor/coach other employees, as appropriate, to achieve effective knowledge transfer and application.
- To make recommendations based on internal/external client feedback to assist in service delivery improvement and to help build the business.
- To provide specialist support/advice within a discipline to internal/external clients.
- To produce the deliverable within the agreed broad parameters in an appropriate format and take responsibility for reviewing other employee’s work as appropriate.
- To discuss/present the deliverable with the internal/external client up to the senior level and be able to suggest alternative solutions where appropriate.
- Improve service delivery by communicating internal/external client feedback as appropriate.
- Develop sustainability key performance indicators, strategies, and management plans for planning and designing projects and implement them throughout the project duration.
- Support business development with opportunity identification, proposal development, direct and indirect marketing, and thought leadership.
- Undertake administration as required in line with current processes and procedures.
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree (or master's degree is preferred) from a recognized institution within the relevant field of engineering or business.
- An expert advisor / Subject Matter Expert in comprehensive Port Planning for a variety of Port Eco-system for a full spectrum of design, engineering, operations, risk management, governance, policies, commissioning, and decommissioning of port assets
- Industry expert in the discipline with exposure to various Ports stakeholders
- Minimum 15 years of industry experience, at least 7 years of experience in best-in-class consulting & advisory firms.
- Membership of appropriate professional institution.
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status is preferred.
- Experience in Port traffic optimization services that harmonize maritime traffic and ensure alignment with port shore and in-land operations
- Expertise in master plan development of Ports, Logistics Parks, Logistics Eco-system, and Logistics analysis
- Experience in tailored Port planning solutions to challenges including extreme weather, natural disasters, urbanization, aging infrastructure, energy, and supply chain complexities.
- Experience in Port planning assessment for consideration of operations in a green corridor
- Exposure to Port capacity assessment, congestion management, digital assessment, and automation.
- Exposure to Port planning services on clean energy green bunkering facilities , OPS, etc.
- Provide expert guidance in selecting the best investments and technical solutions for port operations and infrastructure
- Experience working in a ‘Seller-Doer’ environment with a consultative selling skillset.
- Experience in the development of complex technical reports in line with local/regional regulatory requirements and international best practices.
- Experience with creating business development materials to support projects.
- Experience conducting analysis (desktop research, data analysis, reviewing documents, interviewing, etc.) and synthesizing into digestible outputs (e.g., reports, presentations).
- Highly effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in English, (additional languages preferred)
- Ability to build strong relationships with a range of clients.
- Strong facilitation skills that are adaptable to different situations and communication styles.