Managing Technical Consultant - Marine Ecology - Fish / Shellfish (Mid-Senior Level)

The ERM International Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a talented individual in Norwich to deliver Marine Ecology elements in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). This role emphasizes collaborative work delivering high-quality reports and advising on fish and shellfish ecology. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and extensive knowledge of marine biodiversity. The position offers competitive benefits including a flexible work schedule, medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual leave plus public holidays

Employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Strong scientific understanding of fish and shellfish ecology.
• Awareness of European and domestic legislation.
• 5+ years experience in marine consultancy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality reports and provide specialist advice.
• Lead project management with a focus on fish and shellfish ecology.
• Write proposals and conduct EIA chapters.

Skills

Fish and shellfish ecology

Marine biodiversity knowledge

Environmental survey design

Teamwork

Project management

Education

BSc or MSc in a relevant technical subject

Tools

GIS packages (ArcGIS or QGIS)

MS Office software

Job description

Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will deliver high-quality reports, including desk studies, scoping reports, PEIRs, EIA chapters, and provide specialist advice to UK and overseas operators, governments and regulators. Your focus will be on fish and shellfish ecology within EIAs, writing proposals, and eventually leading project management.

• BSc or MSc in a relevant technical subject;
• Knowledge and experience across a variety of industries including oil and gas, CCS, renewables (inc. hydrogen) and aggregates;
• Strong scientific understanding and track record of fish and shellfish ecology and the associated impact assessments;
• Good knowledge of the UK's marine biodiversity and EUNIS marine habitat classification;
• Understanding of environmental survey design and marine biological survey data, including remote sensing and ground truthing techniques;
• Extensive experience in standard MS Office software;
• Awareness of relevant European and domestic legislation (Marine and Coastal Access Act, Habitats Regulations, EIA Regulations);
• Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn as part of a team and under own supervision.

Desirable

• 5+ years professional experience in marine consultancy or a technical marine field;
• Comfortable with use of AI for research and workflow management;
• Experience of project management, delivering tasks within budgets and timeframes;
• Experience of GIS packages (ArcGIS or QGIS) to manipulate, interrogate and interpret spatial datasets;
• Experience of public speaking;
• Specialist knowledge of a specific marine sector and its environmental impacts;
• Understanding of Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs) and Marine Conservation Zone Risk Assessments (MCZs);
• Field work experience in sampling, data collection and collation for offshore and nearshore environmental surveys.

Why join ERM?

The ERM International Group Limited is seeking a talented individual with a proven track record of delivering Marine Ecology elements of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) to join our Marine Ecology team, a part of the Nature and Biodiversity group within the Capital Project Delivery service line. Flexible working to suit your life, annual leave plus public holidays, employer pension contribution, promotion opportunities, salary review and bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, EV car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work scheme, travel season ticket loan, volunteering, Give As You Earn, employee assistance programme, premium Calm account, and discounts on gym memberships and gift cards. We offer a safety-first, diverse and inclusive culture and support for non-profit organisations through the ERM Foundation.