Senior Environmental Consultant (Marine Development) in London

About Haskoning: At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee‑owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose‑driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

About our Environmental Team: Haskoning is a UK leading marine environmental consultancy, with over 30 years’ experience of supporting our coastal and marine clients. Throughout this period, we have developed a uniquely experienced team of experts, who specialise in the consenting, permitting and licensing for complex coastal and marine infrastructure developments and operations, both within the UK and internationally. We carried out the first Habitats Regulations Assessment on a major port project in 1994, when the Habitats Regulations were first introduced, and continue to be at the cutting edge of marine consenting including working with Natural England to develop and implement marine Biodiversity Net Gain.

Above all, with a UK Environment team of over 150 staff (amongst a much larger company resource), we are known for adding value and making a positive difference for our clients through a proactive, solution‑oriented approach, the respect of the regulators, and achieving consent for proposals in and around protected environments. We have an extensive portfolio of clients across a wide range of sectors and geographical area. Examples of recent projects that we have been involved with include: Holyhead Port Expansion for Stena Line Ports, Portsmouth Harbour Aircraft Carrier Berth and Approach Channel for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Bacton Sandscaping Scheme for North Norfolk Council and Leith Outer Berth development for Forth Ports Limited.

Due to an extensive and growing portfolio of marine development work, both within the UK and internationally, we are looking to expand our team and are seeking enthusiastic, optimistic, conscientious and talented people with excellent communication skills and proven technical ability to join our marine team.

If you have a background in the consenting of coastal and marine infrastructure developments and operations and want to make an immediate and meaningful difference to the development of the marine sector and the Haskoning team then please get in touch.

Job Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic, conscientious, and talented Environmental Consultant with excellent communication skills and technical expertise in the consenting of marine and coastal infrastructure projects. This includes the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs) for developments that shape the future of our marine environment.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver and coordinate EIAs and HRAs for a wide range of marine development projects, such as ports, harbours, dredging, and coastal protection schemes.
• Work closely with engineers and marine specialists to ensure environmental considerations are fully integrated into project design and delivery.
• Engage with regulators, stakeholders, and clients, providing clear advice on marine consenting processes and environmental compliance.
• Problem‑solve complex marine environmental challenges, applying innovative and sustainable solutions to meet project objectives.
• Represent Haskoning at client offices, regulator meetings, and stakeholder consultations, acting as a trusted advisor in marine development.
• Support project management activities, including scheduling, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards.

This role might be right for you if you have:

• Demonstrable experience in the delivery of EIAs and the marine consenting process, ideally for ports and harbours related projects and/or coastal management.
• Demonstrate good understanding of how marine development can progress successfully through the complex coastal and marine regulatory regime in relation to relevant international and domestic legislation and policy.
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Robust project management and financial management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational, analytical and time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

And if you are:

• Dependable, pro‑active and self‑motivated.
• Flexible and adaptive / innovative.

What we can offer you: Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. Supportive. Friendly. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. The supportive and collaborative environment that Haskoning promote, alongside us being an independent company is what sets us apart from the crowd. You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options. A competitive salary of £40,000 to £52,000 (depending on experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Location: Exeter, Edinburgh, London, Brighton, Newcastle, Peterborough, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute.