Marine Ecology Tech Lead: Shape Projects & Growth

Arup; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced Technical Lead – Marine Ecologist to drive growth and quality of our Marine Ecology service across the UK and Europe. The role requires strong technical expertise, strategic market mapping, and the ability to build major client relationships to ensure commercial robustness and delivery excellence.

You will lead the Marine Ecology team, assess current skills and capacity, and plan recruitment and reskilling to meet future demand while ensuring regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Degree (and ideally postgraduate) in Marine Ecology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Proven track record in Marine Ecology with leadership experience across UK/European waters.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and best practices in marine ecology.

Responsibilities

• Map existing and potential Marine Ecology opportunities in UK/Europe; identify client drivers and market challenges.
• Build and sustain relationships with senior client stakeholders as a trusted Marine Ecology advisor.
• Audit Marine Ecology supply chain including partners and subcontractors for capacity and quality.

Skills

Marine Ecology expertise

Client relationship management

Strategic market mapping

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership and project oversight

Education

Degree in Marine Ecology or related field

Job description

Arup is seeking an experienced Technical Lead – Marine Ecologist to drive growth and quality of our Marine Ecology service across the UK and Europe. The role requires strong technical expertise, strategic market mapping, and the ability to build major client relationships to ensure commercial robustness and delivery excellence.

You will lead the Marine Ecology team, assess current skills and capacity, and plan recruitment and reskilling to meet future demand while ensuring regulatory compliance