Marine Ecology Technical Lead — Strategy & Client Growth

Arup; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced Technical Lead - Marine Ecologist to drive the growth, quality and sustainability of our Marine Ecology offering across the UK and Europe. This strategic role requires strong technical expertise in Marine Ecology, market mapping, client relationship building and strengthening internal capabilities.

You will lead opportunities with major clients, assess skills within the ecology team, ensure capacity and regulatory compliance on complex projects, and act as a

Qualifications

• Degree (and ideally postgraduate qualification) in Marine Ecology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status (CEnv, CEcol or equivalent) desirable.
• Proven track record in Marine Ecology, with extensive project and technical leadership experience across UK and/or European waters.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, policy drivers, and best practice in marine ecology and marine environmental management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain client relationships at senior levels.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.

Responsibilities

• Map existing and potential Marine Ecology opportunities within the UK and European markets, identifying client drivers, sector challenges and emerging opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with major clients, understanding their needs and positioning Arup as a trusted advisor in Marine Ecology.
• Audit the Marine Ecology supply chain, including partners, subcontractors, and collaborators, to ensure capacity and quality alignment.
• Conduct a full gap analysis to inform reskilling, recruitment, and strategic workforce planning for the marine ecology team.
• Secure and deliver new Marine Ecology lead roles on major projects, ensuring the function is self-sustaining and profitable.

Skills

Client relationships

Regulatory frameworks

Marine Ecology expertise

Project leadership

Education

Degree in Marine Ecology / Marine Biology / Environmental Science

Postgraduate qualification (preferred)

Job description

Arup is seeking an experienced Technical Lead - Marine Ecologist to drive the growth, quality and sustainability of our Marine Ecology offering across the UK and Europe. This strategic role requires strong technical expertise in Marine Ecology, market mapping, client relationship building and strengthening internal capabilities.

You will lead opportunities with major clients, assess skills within the ecology team, ensure capacity and regulatory compliance on complex projects, and act as a