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

The ERM International Group Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in the UK is looking for a Managing Technical Consultant specializing in Marine Ecology. This role involves delivering high-quality reports for Environmental Impact Assessments focusing on fish and shellfish ecology. Applicants should have a BSc or MSc in a relevant field and strong experience with marine biodiversity. The firm offers flexible working, competitive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working

Annual leave plus public holidays

Employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Cycle2Work scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in marine consultancy or a technical marine field is preferred.
• Strong scientific understanding of fish and shellfish ecology.
• Good knowledge of UK’s marine biodiversity and EUNIS marine habitat classification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality reports including desk studies and EIA chapters.
• Provide specialist advice to UK and overseas operators.
• Lead project management tasks related to marine ecology.

Skills

Marine ecology

Environmental impact assessments

Biodiversity knowledge

Project management

GIS software

Education

BSc or MSc in a relevant technical subject

Tools

MS Office

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

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

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.

Why join ERM?

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.

Responsibilities

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.

About you

You should be capable of working independently, integrating tasks to agreed budgets and timeframes, and have a passion for marine ecology.

Essential

• 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.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds

We provide equal opportunities and support for candidates with disabilities, neurodivergent conditions, or those needing accommodations. Our commitment includes ensuring tools, support, and adjustments for success and belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging efforts by visiting our website or the 2025 Sustainability Report.