Location
Southampton / Hybrid working (some travel required)

Hours
Full Time - Permanent

About the Role
We are the UK's largest ports operator, managing a network of 21 ports around Britain and handling around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade, contributing £7.5 billion to the economy annually. ABPmer, our consultancy and survey company with a 75-year history, supports sustainable development, management, protection, and operation in the marine environment across all marine and coastal sectors. We are seeking a Principal Marine Environmental Consultant to join our team of environment specialists. In this role, you will manage and advise on a wide range of large-scale marine and coastal projects, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. You will work closely with clients from conservation bodies, fisheries, coastal developers, dredging companies, ports, renewable energy providers, utilities, government, and agencies. Your responsibilities will include project management, environmental assessments, marine licensing and consenting, and business development. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, career progression, and safety as a top priority.

Why Join ABPmer?
- Friendly, welcoming team focused on collaboration
- Diverse portfolio of projects across interesting locations
- Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
- Continuous professional development with tailored training and mentoring
- Competitive benefits including contribution-matched pension, private medical and dental insurance, paid professional subscriptions, and discount schemes
- Opportunity to grow with a company meeting high demand for bespoke marine environmental services

Experience
At least five years' relevant experience in a consultancy or regulatory background, with demonstrable project management experience. Experience in environmental assessments such as Environmental Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, Water Framework Directive assessments, Marine Conservation Zone assessments, and Marine Plan Conformance assessments is highly desirable. Experience coordinating projects through marine licensing and consenting processes and involvement in business development is also important.

About you
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 and are knowledgeable about the UK marine planning and consents regime. You are capable of staff mentoring and development and thrive in a consultancy environment.

Qualifications
You hold a degree or postgraduate degree in a marine environmental discipline or a closely related field.