Overview
Join to apply for the Senior Marine Consultant role at AQUAFACT (part of the APEM Group). We deliver evidence-based solutions that help clients balance development with protecting marine ecosystems.
Responsibilities
Lead delivery of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Appropriate Assessment (AA), Natura Impact Statement (NIS), Marine Usage Licence (MUL) applications and Dumping at Sea (DaS) applications across projects in offshore energy, ports and harbours, aquaculture, and coastal developments. Take ownership of technical report writing and review, ensuring reports are delivered to the highest standard and provide evidence-based advice to clients. From the early scoping stages through to completion, you will liaise with regulators, engineers, stakeholders, and project partners, ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. Alongside technical work, you will contribute to tendering, proposals, and budget management, helping secure and deliver projects that support sustainable marine development. You will also play a key role in mentoring and supporting junior colleagues, helping to grow skills and capacity within the consultancy team (including personal development).
What you’ll 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
Desirable skills
* 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
What we offer
At AQUAFACT, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We value integrity, quality, collaboration, and forward thinking, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. With flexible working, professional development, and opportunities to grow, this is your chance to be part of a consultancy shaping sustainable marine futures. We also offer private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.
Next steps
We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, please apply immediately on our website. All we need is some basic information and your CV; we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.
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