Marine Survey Manager

Apem Ltd; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consultancy is seeking a Marine Survey Manager to lead large-scale offshore survey projects from their office in the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will have substantial commercial offshore survey experience, excellent project management skills, and a degree in a related discipline. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects while contributing to environmental protection. Flexible working options and comprehensive benefits are included.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Access to mental health first-aiders

Income protection

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience leading marine and benthic surveys.
• Experience preparing proposals and delivering high-quality reports.
• Strong capability with safe deployment/recovery of survey equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and diversify survey services, working closely with marine scientists.
• Oversee planning and safe delivery of large-scale offshore surveys.
• Manage client relationships and shape business development opportunities.

Skills

Commercial offshore survey experience

Project management

Technical team leadership

Client-facing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Biology or a related marine/environmental discipline

Tools

Survey equipment (grabs, cores, nets, water samplers)

Job description

Are you an experienced marine surveyor ready to take the lead on large‑scale offshore projects? Do you enjoy managing teams, shaping strategy and improving the way marine surveys are delivered? Are you looking for a role where you can influence direction, innovate, and help grow a specialist global survey capability? We are looking for a Marine Survey Manager to join our Marine BioLabs & Surveys Division – a team known for delivering class‑leading benthic sampling, analysis and offshore fieldwork.

As Marine Survey Manager, you will lead, expand and diversify our survey services, work closely with marine scientists across benthic ecology, fisheries, hydrology, geomorphology and water quality, oversee the planning and safe delivery of large‑scale offshore surveys, manage client relationships, shape business development opportunities and drive innovation across our UK and international survey programmes. You will work closely with Directors, Associate Directors and Principal Consultants to build a thriving, profitable, high‑performing team while supporting APEM Group’s continued global expansion.

At APEM Group, you will join a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that blends deep scientific expertise with global delivery. This role has real impact, influence and scope to grow, where you will play a key part in growing our offshore survey capability, shaping technical excellence, improving safety and supporting our mission to protect aquatic environments while enabling responsible development. You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career.

We also offer benefits to look after you – private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first‑aiders, comprehensive income protection if you cannot work and superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.

Next steps: We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills. If you think you have what it takes to join our fast‑growing business, please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.

• A degree in Biology or a related marine/environmental discipline
• At least 5 years’ commercial offshore survey experience, including leading marine and benthic surveys
• Strong capability with safe deployment/recovery of survey equipment (grabs, cores, nets, water samplers, camera systems)
• Proven experience leading and motivating technical teams
• Excellent project management, commercial awareness and client‑facing skills
• Experience preparing proposals, costings and delivering high‑quality reports
• A passion for developing marine survey capability and improving outcomes for staff, clients and the environment
• Outstanding attention to detail and a commitment to high technical standards

What helps you stand out:

• Experience contributing to business cases or Capex planning
• Involvement in recruitment, skills planning or team growth
• Experience monitoring performance (project or personnel)
• Input into cost‑benefit analysis or service optimisation
• A track record of mentoring or upskilling technical teams
• International project experience, including understanding of relevant legislation in other jurisdictions

The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.