About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Marine Sustainability Specialist to join our team of specialists in marine science and environmental consultancy. As a Marine Sustainability Specialist, you will play a leading role in shaping sustainable development across Ireland's seas and coasts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver evidence-based solutions that help clients balance development with protecting marine ecosystems through Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Appropriate Assessment (AA), Natura Impact Statement (NIS), Marine Usage Licence (MUL) applications and Dumping at Sea (DaS) applications.
* Take ownership of technical report writing and review, ensuring reports are delivered to the highest standard and provide evidence-based advice to clients.
* Liaise with regulators, engineers, stakeholders, and project partners, ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
* Contribute to tendering, proposals, and budget management, helping secure and deliver projects that support sustainable marine development.
* Mentor and support junior colleagues, helping to grow skills and capacity within the consultancy team.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A degree (Level 8 or higher) in marine science, ecology, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 12-months experience working within a planning, government or environmental consultancy.
* Demonstrated experience delivering EIA and AA reporting (including NIS).
* Strong technical report writing skills (desktop studies, literature reviews).
* Good working knowledge of Irish and EU wildlife and planning legislation e.g. Habitats Directive, WFD, MSFD, Marine Usage Licence, aquaculture licence, Dumping at Sea licence.
* Excellent organisational skills, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
* Strong communication skills for client and stakeholder engagement.
* GIS experience.
What Helps You Stand Out
In addition to the above requirements, the following qualities and experiences would be highly desirable:
* Master's/PhD in a relevant field.
* Project management experience (budgeting, scheduling, tendering).
* Marine monitoring or environmental data analysis skills.
* Professional membership (e.g., CIEEM) or working towards chartership.
* Experience mentoring or leading small teams.
* Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.