Technical Lead - Marine Ecology

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

Joining ArupArup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today's-built environment.Organizations and governments are becoming increasingly aware of the global nature crisis, their impact on it, and the need to move towards a nature-positive future. Our integrated nature solutions use nature's own systems as a design guide, achieving healthier, more resilient environments that support and protect people and communities.Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Technical Lead - Marine Ecologist to drive the growth, quality, and sustainability of our Marine Ecology offering across the UK and Europe. This strategic role requires strong technical expertise in Marine Ecology, coupled with the ability to map market opportunities, build client relationships, and strengthen internal capabilities to meet growing demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Map out existing and potential Marine Ecology opportunities within the UK and European markets, identifying client drivers, sector challenges, and emerging opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with major clients, understanding their needs and positioning the organisation as a trusted advisor in Marine Ecology.
• Critically assess current skills, expertise distribution, and potential within the existing ecology team.
• Audit the Marine Ecology supply chain, including partners, subcontractors, and collaborators, to ensure capacity and quality alignment.
• Conduct a full gap analysis to inform reskilling, recruitment, and strategic workforce planning for the marine ecology team.
• Secure and deliver new Marine Ecology lead roles on major projects, ensuring the marine ecology function is self-sustaining and profitable.
• Provide subject matter expertise and oversight on complex marine ecology projects, ensuring delivery excellence and regulatory compliance.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Skills

• 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 extensive project and technical leadership experience across UK and/or European waters.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, policy drivers, and best practice in marine ecology and marine environmental management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain client relationships at senior levels.

What we offer you

• Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Income protection cover.
• Profit Share.
• Flexible benefits: access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

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