Senior Marine Ecologist — Coastal EIA Leader

Advanced Search; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Bahrain is seeking a Senior Marine Ecologist to join the Environment team. You will lead and deliver marine EIAs and advisory services for coastal and offshore developments, applying marine biology expertise to ensure regulatory compliance and practical, client-focused solutions.

The role offers leadership across multidisciplinary teams, responsibility for high-quality deliverables, and opportunities to advance nature-based solutions and coastal resilience in Bahrain’s dynamic marine

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons.) in Marine Biology or closely-related discipline; MSc and/or PhD much preferred.
• Minimum PADI ‘Rescue Diver’ or UK HSE ‘SCUBA’ diving qualification and 2+ years of professional scientific diving experience.
• Possession of a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team in delivering coastal and marine projects across sectors including ports, coastal utilities, reclamation, dredging, subsea infrastructure and coastal resilience.
• Scope, plan and deliver multidisciplinary marine environmental assessments and monitoring projects on time and within budget; manage risk and schedule.
• Lead all technical aspects of marine EIA delivery, engage clients and subconsultants, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality outputs (EIAs, ESIAs, EMPs, DMMPs).
• Engage with local regulatory bodies and stakeholders as required.
• Design, plan and execute marine environmental surveys to assess benthic habitats, fauna, and water quality.
• Lead proposals and strengthen client relationships to expand marine ecology opportunities.
• Integrate marine insights with coastal modelling and marine engineering disciplines.
• Advance nature-based solutions like living shorelines and mangrove restoration for resilience.
• Mentor junior scientists and promote safe, high-quality work practices.

Skills

Marine Ecology

EIA

Regulatory Knowledge

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Writing

Education

BSc (Hons.) Marine Biology

MSc/PhD preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

PRIMER

Job description

AECOM Bahrain is seeking a Senior Marine Ecologist to join the Environment team. You will lead and deliver marine EIAs and advisory services for coastal and offshore developments, applying marine biology expertise to ensure regulatory compliance and practical, client-focused solutions.

The role offers leadership across multidisciplinary teams, responsibility for high-quality deliverables, and opportunities to advance nature-based solutions and coastal resilience in Bahrain’s dynamic marine