Senior Marine Environmental Consultant in Southampton

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?

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.

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.

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

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
• Report writing and presentations

We are a friendly, welcoming team focussed on collaborative working. Our culture means you are encouraged to chart your own course to excellence.

We deliver a diverse portfolio of work, allowing you to apply your expertise to an array of interesting projects and locations.

We understand the importance of good work-life balance, offering flexible arrangements as standard, including hybrid working.

We operate a programme of continuous professional development supported by tailored, formal and on-the-job training and mentoring.

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.

Please note that the closing date for this role is 28 November, however, we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible.

ABPmer is part of the Associated British Ports Group; please apply via the link below, which will take you to the ABP website: We understand that our success flows from the skills, knowledge and experience of the people who work here; that’s why we invest in personal development and well-being. ABPmer provides marine consultancy support to organisations around the globe; for over 70 years we have been advising clients and undertaking applied research. We pride ourselves on our commitment to service excellence.