Senior Consultant/Consultant

About Haskoning: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.

About Haskoning Australia:

Based in Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane, Haskoning in Australia is an engineering consultancy providing independent strategic advisory, design, engineering, environmental, and project management services to companies around the country and in neighbouring regions – including New Zealand, SE Asia and the Pacific Islands and Papua New Guinea**.

About First Marine International (FMI):**First Marine International (FMI) is the shipyard technology and maritime market research group within Haskoning; and the international leader in shipyard design, shipyard performance improvement and marine market research. We are a relatively small but growing team with offices in the UK (Falmouth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Glasgow), Australia, USA, Canada, Germany and India.

We are looking to build our team and presence in Australia, leveraging off the experience and capability developed overseas to grow market presence in the exciting Australian market.

As such, we have several opportunities available for individuals with the right skills, experience and knowledge to join our business and help us grow here in Australia:

·       Senior Consultant – Shipyard Design & Performance Improvement

·       Consultant - Shipyard technology & Operations

·       Project Manager – Senior or Junior

As FMI works closely with the Australian Defence Force and Government, an AGSVA security clearance will be required. As the roles are very specialist and niche, FMI's hiring decisions are based on the meeting our competencies and qualifications with prolonged Shipyard experience essential in our senior roles. Although not essential, experience in Nuclear Shipbuilding and/or Shipyards will be favourable in a potential candidate's application. All potential candidates will be selected based on their unique strengths, experiences and how they would fit into FMI's existing international team.

What will you doThe overall purpose of the Consultant roles is to provide consultancy services to FMI clients. It is also to enhance the FMI team by providing additional technical expertise to an already very experienced team. The main focus areas will be shipyard design and performance improvement but there will be involvement with most areas that FMI is active in including marine market research. You will already have shipyard and industrial experience that you will be able to readily adapt to the maritime consultancy environment. Working initially under the close direction and supervision of Senior and Principal Consultants, you will develop expert knowledge and consultancy skills relating to shipyard technology and operations, shipyard design and market research aspects of the First Marine Advisory Group. In time you will progress to managing and undertaking projects, either alone or as part of an FMI team. You will represent the company in front of clients (initially with supervision) and will work towards being able to present a credible solution to clients' problems and questions with due regard to accuracy, objectivity, risk and liability.

For the Project Manager role you will provide project management support for consultancy services to FMI clients. The role will provide project and financial administrative support to the FMI project managers and team, as well as back up FMI Director's PA/Team Secretary and UK Project Management Team in their absence. Even though the FMI team is based around the world, FMI delivers as one team. Therefore, there is an expectation to provide support to Teams outside of Australia.

These roles might be right for you if:

• You have a minimum of five years' experience working in shipyards including some experience of shipyard or project management (Consultant roles)
• You have established project management, and degree qualifications (PM role)
• You have experience in ship, submarine and/or yacht construction, repair, or shipyard operations (including offshore and shipbuilding processes).
• You have specialist skills in steel ship fabrication and consolidation and would like to transfer into consultancy.
• You have experience in using AutoCAD
• You are already an experienced consultant or would like to transfer to this sector (training and development will be provided).
• You are intellectually curious, self-motivated, and committed to continuous personal development as well as developing new technology.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong report writing abilities.
• You are highly numerate with strong analytical skills and computer literacy.
• You are energetic, motivated, and able to work independently or collaboratively within a team.
• You are fluent in written and spoken English.
• You are willing and able to travel within Australia and internationally as required.
• You have a degree or diploma in naval architecture, marine engineering or a related discipline
• You are a chartered engineer or working towards becoming chartered
• You have a membership (full or associate) of a professional institution(s)
• You will be required to hold and maintain an active NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a NV1 or above should apply.

What we offer you

• Competitive pay and benefits: As you would expect from a leading international company, we offer nationally competitive pay and benefits, and reward outstanding contributions to helping achieve our goals.
• Hours: This is a full-time role which is 37.5 hours per week. We value work-life balance and understand that everyone's needs are unique so are flexible in hours of working.
• Office-based: You will split your time between our Sydney office and WFH in Adelaide, with the aim of setting up an office in Adelaide. Here, you'll be part of a vibrant team, collaborating face-to-face.
• Hybrid working: We embrace hybrid work arrangements. Once you're up to speed in your role and work requirements allow, you'll have the flexibility to work from home occasionally.
• Connect with brilliance: Join forces with the brightest minds and smartest talents. Our Advisory group fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth.
• Career growth: Your journey starts here. We offer development opportunities, mentorship, and support to help you thrive.
• Flexible work-life balance: We understand the importance of family and personal life. Our flexible working models ensure harmony between your career and your well-being.
• Exciting challenges: Being involved in projects that matter, often creating what has never been done before and developing cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative environment: We believe in teamwork. Together, we can achieve more.
• Continuous learning: Our commitment to growth extends beyond your role. Learn, adapt, and evolve with us.