Technical Lead – Marine Ecology

Arup; Winchester; Sur place; GBP 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Profit sharing

Flexible benefits

Résumé du poste

Arup is seeking an experienced Technical Lead – Marine Ecologist to drive the growth and technical excellence of our Marine Ecology offering across the UK and Europe. You will map opportunities, lead projects, and build lasting client relationships while aligning workforce capabilities with market needs.

You will oversee delivery on complex marine ecology assignments, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor the ecology team to sustain profitability and growth within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Degree (and ideally postgraduate qualification) in Marine Ecology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, or 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.

Responsabilités

• Map existing and potential Marine Ecology opportunities within the UK and European markets.
• Build strong relationships with major clients and position Arup as a trusted advisor in Marine Ecology.
• Critically assess current skills, expertise distribution, and potential within the ecology team; inform reskilling/recruitment planning.
• Audit the Marine Ecology supply chain, including partners and subcontractors, to ensure capacity and quality alignment.
• Secure new Marine Ecology lead roles on major projects and ensure profitability and delivery excellence.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Formation

Degree (Marine Ecology or related field)

Description du poste

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 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.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring our Marine Ecology service line is commercially robust, technically excellent, and aligned with client needs and future market drivers.

You will be repsonsible for mapping out existing and potential Marine Ecology opportunities within the UK and European markets, identifying client drivers, sector challenges, and emerging opportunities. Building 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.

Secureing and delivering 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.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people with the following 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.

***Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.***

What we offer you:

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.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have 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.

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.

Our Application Process

Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Recruitment Agencies – We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing date: 28 October 2026

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.

#CSSJobs_UKIMEA