Marine Ecology Technical Lead: Strategy, Growth & Delivery

Arup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection cover

Profit Share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced Technical Lead - Marine Ecologist to drive growth and quality across the UK and Europe. The role combines advanced technical leadership with market mapping, client engagement and strategic workforce planning to grow a sustainable marine ecology capability.

You will lead delivery on major projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and high quality outcomes while shaping opportunities and strengthening internal capabilities across the region.

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 leadership across UK and/or European waters.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, policy drivers, and best practice in marine ecology.

Responsibilities

• Map out Marine Ecology opportunities in the UK and European markets.
• Build relationships with major clients as a trusted advisor in Marine Ecology.
• Assess current skills, expertise distribution, and potential within the ecology team.
• Audit the Marine Ecology supply chain, including partners and subcontractors.
• Conduct a gap analysis to inform reskilling, recruitment and workforce planning.
• Secure and deliver new Marine Ecology lead roles on major projects.
• Provide subject matter expertise and oversight on complex marine ecology projects.

Skills

Marine Ecology

Project leadership

Client relationships

Regulatory compliance

UK/EU market knowledge

Education

Degree in Marine Ecology or related

Job description

Arup is seeking an experienced Technical Lead - Marine Ecologist to drive growth and quality across the UK and Europe. The role combines advanced technical leadership with market mapping, client engagement and strategic workforce planning to grow a sustainable marine ecology capability.

You will lead delivery on major projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and high quality outcomes while shaping opportunities and strengthening internal capabilities across the region.