Managing Technical Consultant - Marine Ecology - Fish​/Shellfish; Mid-Senior Level

Overview

ERM is looking for a talented individual with a proven track record of delivering marine fish and shellfish elements of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) to join our Marine Ecology team, part of our Nature and Biodiversity group within our Capital Project Delivery service line. ERM’s Marine Ecology team offers high-quality services to clients across a range of sectors including offshore wind, marine aggregates, carbon capture storage (CCS), oil and gas decommissioning, wave and tidal energy, subsea cables, coastal/marine engineering, and ports/harbours developments.

The team is driving the development of ERM’s Marine Centre of Excellence – a world-leading hub of marine environmental and planning consultancy services for a wide range of seabed user sectors and marine projects, including offshore wind.

Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will be delivering reports to a high standard, including desk studies, scoping reports, Preliminary Environmental Information Reports (PEIRs), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters, and specialist advice to UK and overseas Operators, Governments and Regulators. The focus of your input into any EIA and related documentation will be in, but not limited to, the areas of fish and shellfish ecology.

You will be providing support in the writing of proposals as well as becoming involved in, and eventually leading, the management of projects.

Responsibilities and scope of work include:

• Delivering high-quality reports and specialist advice for EIA projects with a focus on fish and shellfish ecology
• Preparing desk studies, scoping reports, PEIRs, and EIA chapters
• Supporting writing of proposals and, over time, potentially managing and leading project work streams
• Providing input to UK and overseas Operators, Governments and Regulators

• BSc or MSc in a relevant technical subject
• Knowledge and experience across industries including oil and gas decommissioning, CCS, renewables (including hydrogen) and aggregates
• Strong scientific understanding and track record in fish and shellfish ecology and associated impact assessments
• Good knowledge of the UK’s marine biodiversity and awareness of the EUNIS marine habitat classification system
• Knowledge of environmental survey design and marine biological survey data (including remote sensing and ground truthing) and their limitations
• Extensive experience using standard MS Office software
• Awareness of relevant European and domestic legislation related to nature conservation and marine environmental assessment, including the Marine and Coastal Access Act, Habitats Regulations, and EIA Regulations
• An enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn, as part of a team and under own supervision

• 5+ years of professional experience in marine consultancy or a technical marine field
• Comfortable with the use of AI for research and workflow management
• Experience of project management, including completing tasks to agreed budgets and time frames
• Experience with GIS packages (preferably ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS) to manipulate and interpret spatial datasets
• Experience of public speaking
• Specialist knowledge of a specific marine sector and related potential impacts
• Understanding of Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs) and Marine Conservation Zone Risk Assessments (MCZ)
• Field work experience in sampling and data collection for offshore and nearshore environmental surveys

ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Through the ERM Foundation we provide support for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises that share our commitment to a more sustainable and equitable world. We have a robust career framework and 20+ technical communities of global experts, offering opportunities to advance your career at ERM.

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