Senior Marine Environmental Consultant

Associated British Ports; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine consultancy is seeking an Environmental Project Manager in Southampton. The role involves managing a variety of marine projects, conducting assessments, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and at least three years of experience in environmental consultancy. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Contribution-matched pension plan

Private medical and dental insurance

Paid professional subscription

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in consultancy or regulatory background.
• Understanding of marine ecology, ornithology, fisheries, water quality, and climate change.

Responsibilities

• Research environmental literature and write evidence reviews.
• Deliver environmental assessments and manage client engagement.

Skills

Project management

Marine environmental assessments

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in environmental discipline

Job description

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

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

Are you self-motivated, ready to work both independently and as part of a team?

Are you keen to expand your knowledge and experience delivering projects at the coast and offshore?

Type: Permanent

Closing date: 25th August

Location: Southampton / flexible working / some travel required

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.

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About You Objectives

You will help our clients achieve their goals as they develop, manage and operate in the marine environment. This will involve managing and contributing to environmental assessments, marine policy and planning studies, and a wide range of related projects that support sustainable development.

Responsibilities

You will contribute to a range of different projects, where responsibilities may include:

• Researching environmental literature and writing evidence reviews
• Analysing and interpreting data
• Delivering environmental assessments
• Assisting with field surveys
• Contributing to reports, presentations and other deliverables
• Project management and client engagement
  
  

Qualifications and experience

You have a degree in a relevant environmental discipline with a good understanding of the marine environment, and at least three years’ relevant experience in a consultancy or regulatory background.

You have relevant experience and interest in one or more marine disciplines, such as marine ecology, ornithology, fisheries and aquaculture, water and sediment quality, socioeconomics, nature-based solutions, habitat creation and restoration, and climate change.

You Have Skills And Experience In

• Project management and delivery
• Marine environmental assessments, policy and planning
• Evidence reviews and assessments
• Data analysis and mapping
• Knowledge of maritime sectors and activities
• Stakeholder engagement
• Report writing and presentations
  
  

Why join ABPmer?

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

Application

Please note that the closing date for this role is 25th August, however, we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Additional Information

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

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