Senior/Principal Marine EIA Consultant

Ramboll Group A/S; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Senior/Principal Marine EIA Consultant, where you'll lead multidisciplinary teams on impactful marine projects. This role offers the chance to influence sustainable development across various sectors, including offshore energy and coastal infrastructure. With a commitment to your professional growth and a flexible work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in marine sustainability. Embrace the opportunity to work with a diverse team dedicated to innovative solutions that benefit society and nature.

Benefits

27 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Matched Pension Contributions

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Flexible Working Environment

Commitment to Development

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in marine EIA and consenting.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary marine projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver environmental inputs to marine projects.
• Liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams for advice.

Skills

Marine Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Environmental Policy Understanding

Education

Degree in Environmental Sciences

Master’s Degree in Related Discipline

Job description

Do you have experience in coordinating and managing multidisciplinary environmental inputs to complex and large-scale marine projects? Are you passionate about delivering effective environmental and sustainability inputs and positively influencing the performance of marine development projects? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

If this sounds like you or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Impact Assessment team as our new Senior/Principal Marine EIA Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior/Principal Marine EIA Consultant, you will manage and deliver environmental inputs to our marine infrastructure and development projects, providing environmental and consenting advice across all project stages—from site selection and early consenting strategy development, through feasibility, optioneering/option selection, outline design, detailed design, to discharge of consents and construction.

This is an exciting opportunity to support our growing portfolio of marine projects in the UK and globally. You will bring demonstrable experience of marine EIA and consenting, and the ability to manage and contribute environmental inputs to complex projects across sectors such as offshore energy, marine infrastructure, ports, harbours, and coastal and riverside developments.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with clients and multidisciplinary teams to provide marine environmental and consenting advice
• Managing and coordinating multidisciplinary environmental inputs across marine projects, including technical review of outputs from internal and external teams
• Leading and supporting the identification of new business opportunities and delivering fee proposals
• Collaborating across the business to provide a multidisciplinary approach to marine and coastal projects
• Supporting business development and work winning in marine and offshore sectors

About you

• Degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or a related field
• Master’s degree in a related discipline (advantageous)
• Strong background and passion for the marine and offshore sector and sustainable initiatives
• Thorough understanding of UK consenting routes, marine policy, and regulatory frameworks
• Confident stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary marine projects with environmental and engineering specialists
• Good project management and organizational skills, including budget management

What we offer

• Commitment to your development
• Leadership guided by our Principles
• An inclusive culture that values your individuality
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• Long-term perspective of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible working environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with an up-to-date CV. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Thank you for considering this opportunity! We look forward to your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the UK and Ireland

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy firm. As a foundation-owned company founded in Denmark, we believe sustainable change creates a thriving world for both nature and people. Our history is rooted in responsible practices and a culture of openness and curiosity. With over 1,500 employees across 16 UK offices, Ramboll delivers innovative solutions in Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was listed among the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Ramboll, diversity is a strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can flourish. We offer flexible working and are Disability Confident Committed. Please contact us at [e-mail] for any accessibility requests.