Principal Marine Environment Consultant

ABPmer; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine consultancy in Southampton is seeking a Principal Marine Environment Consultant. This role involves managing large-scale marine projects and requires a degree in a marine environmental discipline with project management experience. Join a collaborative team focused on sustainable development in the marine environment. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Contribution-matched pension plan

Private medical and dental insurance

Paid professional subscription

Qualifications

• Knowledge about the UK marine planning and consents regime.
• Demonstrable project management experience.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on large-scale marine and coastal projects.
• Coordinate and manage projects through the marine licensing process.
• Prepare and coordinate the proposal/tendering process.

Skills

Project management and delivery

Staff mentoring and development

Environmental Assessments

Education

Degree or postgraduate degree in a marine environmental discipline

Job description

ABPmer Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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Recruitment Partner at Associated British Ports

Location: Southampton (Hybrid - some travel required)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive including excellent company benefits

Closing Date: 25th August 2025

Do you want to work for a company enabling sustainable development in the marine environment?

Are you an experienced project manager with an understanding of marine consents?

Are you ready to extend your knowledge and experience to delivering projects at the coast and offshore?

We are looking for a Principal Consultant to join our team of environment specialists, who will be responsible for managing and advising a wide range of large-scale marine and coastal projects, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

About us

ABPmer is a consultancy and survey company with a 75-year history helping clients sustainably develop, manage, protect and operate in the marine environment.

We deliver for clients across all marine and coastal sectors, including conservation bodies, fisheries, coastal developers, dredging companies, ports and marina facilities, renewable energy providers and utility companies, as well as government and its agencies.

We provide a wide range of services to help clients achieve their objectives. Our specialists advise on consents and licensing, infrastructure design, habitat creation and restoration, maritime risk, and marine planning and policy, supported by quality in-house data and information, including on-site physical and ecological data collected by our experienced survey team.

Our success is thanks to the knowledge, experience and skills of our people, working in an environment focussed on collaboration, continuous learning and career progression.

Discover more about us.

About you

You are knowledgeable about the UK marine planning and consents regime and have demonstrable project management experience, preferably within a consultancy environment.

You are highly organised, collaborative and self-motivated, with excellent report writing and engaging presentation skills. You have a strong commitment to sustainable development in the marine environment.

You have a degree or postgraduate degree in a marine environmental discipline, and at least five years’ relevant experience in a consultancy or regulatory background.

Depending on your background, you will have skills and experience in:

• Project management and delivery
• Staff mentoring and development
• Environmental Assessments including Environmental Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, Water Framework Directive assessments, Marine Conservation Zone assessments and Marine Plan Conformance assessments
• Coordinating and managing projects through the marine licensing and consenting process
• Preparation and coordination of the proposal/tendering process

Our people: We are a friendly, welcoming team focussed on collaborative working. Our culture means you are encouraged to chart your own course to excellence

Our projects: We deliver a diverse portfolio of work, allowing you to apply your expertise to an array of interesting projects and locations

Our flexibility: We understand the importance of good work-life balance, offering flexible arrangements as standard, including hybrid working

Your career development: We operate a programme of continuous professional development supported by tailored, formal and on-the-job training and mentoring

Your benefits: Working for us means you benefit from a contribution-matched pension plan, private medical and dental insurance as well as paid professional subscription, and a range of discount schemes

Our team is growing: We continue to grow to meet the high demand for our bespoke services. Join us as we continue our exciting journey

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

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