Senior/Principal Marine Mammal Consultant

Are you looking for your next career step within the marine mammal field? Do you want to be at the forefront of our work in this sector, utilising your extensive knowledge and experience of marine mammal assessments to provide first class advice to our clients, whilst supporting our team and capabilities in this market? If so, this role will provide you with this opportunity whilst working within a market leading environmental consultancy team.

We specialise in delivering high quality marine mammal services across a range of development from National Significant Infrastructure Projects such as offshore wind farms through to port and marine development projects.

About Our Environment Advisory Group: Our Environment Group has been providing environmental solutions for our clients for over 30 years in the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of environmental services to support all sizes and types of development. From high profile infrastructure projects such as Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farms and Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station, to carbon management, climate resilience, locally-driven habitat enhancement and wider biodiversity net gain projects. We combine market-leading technical excellence, across the range of environmental disciplines, with a clear understanding of clients’ ambitions, needs and pressures.

We specialise in consenting, permitting and licencing support for complex infrastructure developments and operations.

Job Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to take up the post of Senior / Principal Marine Mammal Consultant. The marine mammal team provides marine mammal advisory services across a range of projects and sectors, delivering Environmental Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessment, European Protected Species licences and the development of mitigation plans such as Marine Mammal Mitigation Plans and Site Integrity Plans.

This role might be right for you if you have:

• Extensive experience in the delivery of marine mammal Environmental Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, European Protected Species Assessments and the development of Marine Mammal Mitigation Plans, Monitoring Plans, and Site Integrity Plans;
• Experience of the Examination process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, including examination hearings;
• Experience of developing and advising on marine mammal surveys and underwater noise modelling data analysis and assessment;
• Excellent knowledge and a working understanding of relevant UK and EC wildlife legislation, planning policies and licensing regulations;
• Experience in advising clients (internal and external) and liaising with stakeholders in respect to marine mammal assessments, both during the pre-consent and the post-consent phases of a project;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational, analytical and time management skills.

And if you are:

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

What we can offer you: Ambitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to Enhancing Society with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Join us!

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, including part time roles, to ensure a balance of family and working life.

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.

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.