Principal Marine Environmental Consultant
Posted Today by The Construction Index Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Farnham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior/Principal Marine Environmental Consultant involves leading marine environmental assessments for offshore renewables and marine infrastructure projects. The position is hybrid, based in Farnham, and requires strong expertise in marine consenting and project management, particularly in marine mammals or benthic ecology. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and demonstrate significant experience in marine environmental assessment, with opportunities for consultancy service development and colleague support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver marine environmental assessments including EIA, SEA, and HRA.
- Support responsible development through the energy transition.
- Engage with regulators and manage marine consenting processes.
- Evaluate impacts and develop mitigation strategies for marine mammals and benthic ecology.
- Contribute to business growth and shape consultancy services.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership and support colleague development.
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in marine consenting and project management.
- Expertise in marine mammals or benthic ecology.
- Proven track record in marine environmental assessment.
- Relevant degree in a related field.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Professional chartership or progress towards it for senior candidates.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Farnham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - South East
Town/City: Farnham, Surrey
Posted: 30/04/2026
Reference: BBBH30613_1777544438
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Job Description
Senior/Principal Marine Environmental Consultant
Farnham, Hybrid (Remote considered) competitive
A leading offshore consultancy with over 30 years' experience delivering complex marine energy projects is seeking a Senior or Principal Marine Environmental Consultant to join its environment and consents team. The role is hybrid, based in the south of England, with flexible working and a competitive package. You will lead and deliver marine environmental assessments including EIA, SEA and HRA across offshore renewables, subsea cables and marine infrastructure, supporting responsible development through the energy transition. Strong experience in marine consenting, project management and regulator engagement is essential. This role places particular importance on expertise in marine mammals or benthic ecology. Candidates must be able to demonstrate depth of experience in assessment, impact evaluation and mitigation for these receptors within offshore energy and infrastructure projects. The position offers scope to shape consultancy services, contribute to business growth and support the development of colleagues, alongside hands-on technical leadership. Applicants will hold a relevant degree, bring strong communication and analytical skills, and have a proven track record in marine environmental assessment. Senior candidates will typically have extensive industry experience, exposure to energy transition projects and professional chartership or progress towards it.
About us:
Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let's help build a better world, together.
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