Principal Consultant - Southampton, United Kingdom - Associated British Ports

Associated British Ports

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Southampton, United Kingdom

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Description

Date:13-Apr-2023

Location:
Southampton, GB

Company:

ABP
We're the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It's a story we're proud of but it doesn't end there. We're transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Do you want to work for a company that supports sustainable development in the marine environment?_
Are you ready to expand your knowledge and experience of delivering projects at the coast and offshore?_

Type:
Permanent

Closing date: 05/05/2023

Location:
Flexible working / Humber region / some travel required

About us

We are
ABPmer, a marine consultancy and survey company that specialises in understanding one of the most complex environments on earth.

Known for our technical ability, professionalism and service excellence, we have been helping clients sustainably manage, operate and develop in the marine environment for more than 70 years.

Our staff are located throughout the UK and provide support and advice used around the world.

Discover more about us.

About you

Objectives
You will help our clients achieve their goals as they develop, manage and operate in the marine environment.

We are looking for a Principal Consultant to join our team of Environment specialists, responsible for managing and advising on a wide range of large-scale marine and coastal projects, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

You will have relevant experience and interest in one or more marine disciplines, such as marine ecology, ornithology, fisheries and aquaculture, water and sediment quality, socio-economics, Nature-based Solutions, habitat creation and restoration, or climate change.

Responsibilities
You will contribute to a range of different projects, and responsibilities may include:

Project management and delivery
Client and stakeholder engagement
Environmental Assessments including Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessments, Water Framework Directive, Marine Conservation Zone, Strategic Environmental Assessments and Sustainability Appraisals
Coordinating and managing projects through the marine licensing and consenting process
Preparation and contribution to the proposal/tendering process
Business development

Requirements:

You have a degree in a relevant environmental discipline including a good understanding of the marine environment, and at least five years' relevant experience in a consultancy or regulatory background.

You have skills and experience in:

Project management
Marine environmental assessments, policy and planning
Evidence reviews and assessments
Knowledge of maritime sectors and activities
Stakeholder engagement
Report writing and presentations

Career development
Our success depends on our people performing at their highest level. That is why staff learning and development is the cornerstone of working at
ABPmer.

We are committed to ensuring every colleague has access to learning and training tools, enabling them to grow in their role and support their career development.

Location
Our main offices are based at Town Quay in Southampton. This position will report directly into our offices in the Humber region - either Hull, Grimsby or Immingham.

We recognise it is not always convenient to work from a central office every weekday, which is why we provide flexible and hybrid working options.

However, there will be a requirement to come to our offices from time to time, and to visit client sites.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working and great benefits including 26 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), private healthcare, annual bonus, holiday purchase scheme, excellent pension, electric vehicle lease scheme and employee discounts.

Learn more about our working practices and benefits.

Additional Information:

When joining
ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging.

We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that
ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.