Practice Lead – Ports Advisory & Logistics

About the role

Worley Consulting is looking for a Practice Lead for Ports Advisory & Logistics within its Ports & Marine service line in the EMEA region. The role reports to the Managing Consultant, Ports & Marine, and is focused on building and expanding the Port Advisory & Logistics practice across the region. The position may be located in Madrid or Saudi Arabia.

About Worley

Worley is a global professional services firm serving the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. The business partners with clients to deliver projects and generate value throughout the life of their assets, while supporting the transition toward more sustainable energy sources. Worley Consulting is the firm’s independent consulting arm, bringing together consultants, scientists, strategists, and engineers to help solve critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges.

What you will do

• Build a regional centre of expertise in port advisory and logistics.
• Drive business development and grow client relationships across the region.
• Work with subject matter experts in other regions and service lines, including decarbonisation, logistics, and offshore wind.
• Support strategic hiring and mentor team members.
• Shape the practice strategy with business leadership using input from existing customers, project developers, financiers, and port operators.
• Ensure accountability for the practice’s delivery, performance, administration, and operating efficiency.
• Provide guidance on port strategy, technical due diligence, transaction advisory, market and cargo forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, financial modelling, logistics modelling, and terminal operations.
• Spot new business opportunities within and beyond the immediate area of responsibility by collaborating across service lines and with other leaders.
• Leverage current client relationships and internal networks to develop a maritime and port advisory client base and project pipeline.

Experience and qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in the ports sector; more than 15 years is preferred.
• Postgraduate study in project finance, maritime economics, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Recognised within the industry as an expert in one or more areas of port advisory and logistics.
• Strong customer orientation along with marketing and business development capability for specialist port advisory services.
• Experience in techno-commercial advisory business development and project delivery will be an advantage.

Equal opportunity and workplace culture

Worley is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace where employees can be themselves and feel a genuine sense of belonging. The company offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, regardless of age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.

The organisation aims to create energy and momentum for its people so they can deliver sustainable impact. Its culture is based on shared values, collaboration, inclusion, connection, and innovation. Worley also supports reskilling, transferable skills, and workforce transition toward low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

There is an opportunity here for candidates seeking long-term growth, broader exposure, and a role in delivering sustainable change.