Managing Marine Consultant – Water/Sediment Quality Specialist (Mid‑Senior Level)
We are looking for a talented individual with a proven track record of delivering marine water/sediment quality Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) to join our Marine Ecology team, which is part of our Biodiversity group, within our Capital Project Delivery service line.
Our Marine Ecology team offers high‑quality services to clients across a range of sectors including marine aggregates, offshore wind, oil and gas decommissioning, wave and tidal energy, subsea cables, coastal/marine engineering and ports/harbours developments.
Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will deliver reports to a high standard, including desk studies, scoping reports, EIA and specialist advice to UK and overseas operators, governments and regulators. The focus of your input will be on water/sediment quality and Water Framework Directive (WFD) compliance. You will also support proposal writing and contribute to survey design.
Why join ERM?
Flexible working – home days, cross‑border remote options, 25 days annual leave + public holidays, 6% employer pension contribution, performance bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, EV car salary‑sacrifice scheme, cycle‑to‑work, travel season ticket loan, volunteering and Give‑As‑You‑Earn opportunities, employee assistance programme, premium Calm account and more. We foster a safety‑first, diverse and inclusive culture and provide a robust career framework and 20+ technical communities of global experts.
Essential Qualifications
* BSc or MSc in a relevant technical subject
* Knowledge and experience across a variety of industries including oil and gas decommissioning, CCS, renewables (inc. hydrogen) and aggregates
* A strong, robust scientific understanding and track record of:
o Delivery of WFD compliance assessment for marine and freshwater waterbodies UK and EU wide
o Plankton and biogeochemical cycles including water chemistry
o Water discharge advice including Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme (OCNS)
* Good knowledge and understanding of the UK's marine biodiversity, including awareness of the EUNIS marine habitat classification system
* Knowledge and understanding of sublittoral benthic survey design and the types of data available from marine biological surveys of the seabed in coastal or offshore environments, including remote sensing and ground‑truthing survey techniques, and the limitations associated with these data
* Extensive experience in the use of standard MS Office software
* Awareness of relevant European and domestic legislation concerning nature conservation and assessment of potential environmental effects in the marine environment, including the Marine and Coastal Access Act, Habitats Regulations, EIA Regulations
* An enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn, as part of a team and under own supervision
Desirable Qualifications
* 5+ years professional experience in marine consultancy or a technical marine field
* Comfortable with use of AI for research and workflow management
* Experience of petroleum exposure risk assessment and EBVs (Essential Biodiversity Variables)
* Experience of chemical risk assessment with the implementation of toxicity modelling including CHARM and Osborne‑Adams
* Ecotoxicology knowledge
* Experience of project management, including knowledge / experience of completing tasks to agreed budgets and timeframes
* Background in chemical oceanography with knowledge of physical and geophysical oceanography
* Experience of GIS packages (preferably ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS)
* Experience of public speaking
* Specialist knowledge of a specific marine sector and associated potential impacts on the marine environment
* Understanding of Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs) and Marine Conservation Zone Risk Assessments (MCZ)
* Field work experience in sampling, data collection and collation for offshore and nearshore environmental surveys
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Environmental Services, Civil Engineering, and Oil and Gas
Diversity and Inclusion
ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate.
Location
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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