Marine Ecology Lead: Strategy, Growth & Delivery

Arup; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Private medical

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced Technical Lead – Marine Ecologist to drive growth and quality of our Marine Ecology offering across the UK and Europe. You will map opportunities, build client relationships, and strengthen internal capability to meet growing demand.

You will lead delivery on major marine ecology projects, ensure technical excellence and regulatory compliance, and help shape a self-sustaining, profitable service line within Arup’s integrated built environment teams.

Qualifications

• Degree (and ideally postgraduate qualification) in Marine Ecology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status (CEnv, CEcol or equivalent) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Map existing and potential Marine Ecology opportunities in the UK and Europe.
• Build and sustain relationships with senior-level clients.
• Audit the Marine Ecology supply chain, partners, subcontractors, and collaborators.
• Conduct gap analyses to inform reskilling, recruitment and workforce planning.
• Secure and deliver new Marine Ecology lead roles on major projects.
• Provide SME oversight on complex marine ecology projects, ensuring delivery and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Marine Ecology

Project Leadership

Stakeholder relations

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Degree in Marine Ecology

Job description

Arup is seeking an experienced Technical Lead – Marine Ecologist to drive growth and quality of our Marine Ecology offering across the UK and Europe. You will map opportunities, build client relationships, and strengthen internal capability to meet growing demand.

You will lead delivery on major marine ecology projects, ensure technical excellence and regulatory compliance, and help shape a self-sustaining, profitable service line within Arup’s integrated built environment teams.