Principal Consultant (Maritime)

Full-Time No home office possible

Marico Marine is growing! This is an exciting opportunity for a Principal Consultant (Maritime) to join our team of high achieving maritime specialists and to play a key role in supporting project work across our business based in Bramshaw near Southampton.

Following a successful induction period, the expectation is that this post will be office-based, with up to two days a week working from home. Flexibility will be required here to support operational demands. The role is full time (37.5 hours per week) with a starting salary commensurate with skills and experience.

Pension: Company contribution of 10% of Salary. Available 6 months after completing successful probation period.

The role is always varied and includes the following tasks:

Undertaking (Port Marine) safety audits of port operations;
Reviews of port operations & risk assessments;
Provision of independent Designated Person and marine safety service contracts. (Undertaking role of Designated Person);
Expert witness duties;
Vessel Traffic Survey and Remote Vessel Tracking studies;
Mooring studies;
Development of Safety Management Systems and Emergency Plans;
Interfacing with Marico’s own Training, Software and Equipment departments.

Candidates should have acquired one or more of the following attributes through a career in a marine based industry:

Knowledge:

A detailed knowledge of the UK Port Marine Safety Code and associated Guide to Good Practice on Port Operations;
A knowledge of legislation and regulation applicable to UK ports (e.g. knowledge of SHA, CHA, HSE requirements);
A good understanding of all aspects of shipping and ports – noting applicants may be specialised in their own field.

Qualifications:

While there is no minimum qualification for this role, recognising the many routes followed to marine professional recognition, as a guide, applicants may be expected to have one or more of the following (or equivalent):
Master Mariner or equivalent (e.g. Naval Officer) certification, or demonstrable long-term experience within a marine or harbour environment;
Educated to degree level in a numerate discipline;
A Harbour Master’s diploma or similar;
Chartered membership of a professional body.

While not essential, other relevant qualifications will be welcomed, e.g:

NEBOSH or similar Health and Safety;
ISO Accredited auditor;
Port Security Officer accreditation, etc.

At least 5 years’ senior experience in a relevant industry, preferably at management level would be advantageous, though specialist experience in a relevant role such as Harbour Master, Deputy Harbour Master, Marine Pilot, VTS manager or similar would be welcomed.

Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Confidence when addressing high level clients (e.g., Board level presentations);
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Good computer literacy in MS Office and a willingness to learn new technical skills;
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy;
Self-motivation;
Overall, you will be able to demonstrate drive and ambition and be able to fit in with a small team of committed but friendly individuals;
Right to work in the UK;
Full Driving Licence.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and covering letter to