Lead nationally significant port strategy, master planning and investment advisory commissions
Provide strategic, technical and commercial planning input to a range of port and intermodal projects, contributing to feasibility studies, business cases, strategic/investment strategies and options assessments
Prepare Board papers and Executive presentations
Lead commercial, operational and technical due diligence studies
Develop port master plans and implementation roadmaps
Manage multi-disciplinary teams comprising planners, engineers, economists and commercial advisors
Mentor younger planning staff and help grow the advisory practice
Build and maintain trusted relationships with executive-level clients across port authorities, terminal operators, governments and infrastructure owners, identifying opportunities where Moffatt & Nichol can provide strategic value
Partner with the Australian Port Planning Lead and international Practice Leaders to grow the Australian and Asia Pacific planning and advisory business
Understand clients’ needs and respond by putting together a team, a methodology, and a proposal to solve their challenges
Lead strategic planning and concept development of ports and freight infrastructure, working closely with engineering teams through early project definition and option development
Represent Moffatt & Nichol through conference presentations, industry forums and thought leadership initiatives

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Commerce, Planning or related field
Demonstrated experience leading strategic planning, business case development, investment planning or infrastructure advisory for ports, terminals or major transport infrastructure
Proven business development track record with client management skills
Experience managing projects listed above and developing business with clients
Ability to mentor and train others
Participation in industry associations and professional groups
Permanent residency or citizenship in Australia
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
Availability and willingness to travel, within reason
Bi-lingual / multi-lingual desired

Principal Advisor – Port Strategy, Planning

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