Job Description

Practice Lead \xe2\x80\x93 Ports & Marine Terminals

Advisian, Worley Group

Vancouver, BC

Advisian \xe2\x80\x93 the consulting arm of Worley. Be part of the solution.

The dual challenge of supplying energy to a growing population, while addressing the risks of , is one of the greatest challenges the world is facing today. The energy transition isn\xe2\x80\x99t just about alternative fuels, generation, or use, or . It\xe2\x80\x99s all the elements that contribute to the energy ecosystem. We view these challenges as opportunities to deliver a more sustainable world.

We\xe2\x80\x99re developing strategies and business cases for emissions intensive clients to move to low carbon energy options, as efficiently and safely as possible. Our consultants are advising customers on circular and economies, stewardship, , and climate change risk and adaptation. We work on projects around the globe. The problems are global and so are we.

Who we are:
, Infrastructure & Logistics * Water

Challenging complexity. Shaping a sustainable future.

Economic viability. Resource availability. Digital reliability. Carbon neutrality. These are the components of the world\xe2\x80\x99s pressing energy and resource problems. Sound complicated and tough to balance? It is.

Luckily we thrive in complex environments

Join a community of consultants, scientists, strategists, and engineers all dedicated to solving the world\xe2\x80\x99s critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges. By seeing things from a different perspective, we enhance the Worley Group\xe2\x80\x99s ability to serve our clients. We are together delivering a more sustainable world.

We put sustainability at the heart of everything we do

We work with business to develop the right strategy, log in to a digital future, secure and safeguard social license, enhance local communities, and power the energy transition.

We know we won\xe2\x80\x99t solve today\xe2\x80\x99s problems by using the same thinking that created them. So, from start to finish, we challenge ourselves to find the best way forward. We question every decision, assumption, and way of working to make sure we get it right. The first time.

Rising to the challenge, together

We are thousands of consultants across the globe. Be part of the future \xe2\x80\x93 welcome to our growing team!

Advisian\xe2\x80\x99s Transport, Infrastructure & Logistics (TIL) team is a leading provider of Ports and Marine and Material Handling services. We have a culture which seeks to challenge conventional and preconceived ideas. We have the sophisticated tools and skills necessary to provide innovative solutions to our customers, whether it is support for investment decisions through to the engineering design and delivery of Facilities. Unlike most Consulting and Advisory firms, Advisian is a technical world leader in maritime science and engineering, able to draw on comprehensive study, design, project management and construction supervision service experience to provide the right advice through the entire project cycle. Our diverse maritime capability, together with the understanding of complex port and marine terminal requirements for commercial ports, mining and hydrocarbons industries, allows us to deliver integrated and cost-effective solutions to our customers.

The Practice Lead \xe2\x80\x93 Ports and Marine Terminal is a full-time position based in Vancouver, BC. Canada.

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Lead team(s) in the design of marine structures including docks, marinas, ports, ferry terminals, piers, steel sheet pile structures, steel and timber pile structures, floating structures and waterfront facilities.
• Assist in recruiting, coaching and performance management of the team.
• Undertake, supervise and provide technical mentorship on analysis, modelling, reports, design and drawings for marine structural engineering design.
• Conduct peer reviews and facilitate quality assurance reviews.
• Attend project coordination meetings and liaise with project team members, clients, sub-consultants, contractors and regulatory and environmental approval agencies.
• Analyse tenders, review construction claims, prepare change orders, and process claims for monthly progress.
• Monitor construction progress through site visits and meetings with clients and contractors.
• Actively engage with internal and external clients for business development and coordinate the work with other disciplines.
• Prepare or assist in preparing proposals, design work cost estimate, and project scheduling.

• Actively encourage and support a safety-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Over 10 years prior experience in marine structural engineering/research, or a related discipline.
• Registered or eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia as a professional engineer.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and to proactively respond to time-sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining strong client relations
• Demonstrated experience in marine inspections
• Experience leading a team, including recruitment, mentoring, coaching and performance management

Advisian (part of the Worley Group) offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects within Canada and overseas.

We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviours, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Advisian (part of the Worley Group) is an equal opportunity employer.

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