Principal Consultant - Marine Fisheries Ref: 2030

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Consultant - Marine FisheriesSalary:Competitive and Rewarding + BenefitsHours: Standard BusinessLocation:FlexibleThe APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help themunderstand and solvea wide variety of environmental projects in the UK andglobally.Our successful pioneering work has attracted investment and enabled usto grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos andintegrity. At our core, our people are working towardsthe protection of the environment across the globe. Why join usYou will be joining a dedicated team of Scientists, Senior Managers and Directors who combine deep knowledge of the marine ecosystem with a pragmatic ability to find solutions and help to care for the wildlife in our oceans.The role will be varied and challenging and sits within an expanding fisheries team that is well respected across the industry. We pride ourselves on our scientific rigour to inform management decisions for an array of varied clients. Our team is spreadacross the UK, and we offer the unique opportunity to support on fieldwork in Scotland, Wales, England, Ireland and worldwide.About the roleYou will be a technical lead for marine fisheries ecology, providing expertise, advice and guidance to colleagues and clients with extensive understanding of marine ecology assessment requirements. Overseeing and providing expert review for a wide rangeof marine ecological assessments completing important work such as commercial fish chapters for EIA work.With the support from your team and a respected Associate Director you will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of tendering activity and all aspects of project delivery including fisheries survey design, stakeholder and client engagement, datareview/data collation, data analysis and interpretation. You will also be able to mentor and manage a team around you, gaining valuable management/leadership skills.About youWe are looking for someone with a strong professional track record in marine fisheries ecology and ecological assessment, preferably within a consultancy setting. You will be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of marine fisheries ecology andassessment with relevant commercial awareness, the successful candidate will have a detailed knowledge and understanding of policy/legislation relevant to marine ecology conservation and its application for marine ecology assessments.You will have prior experience in organising and coordinating marine fisheries surveys and be well versed in both the completion and reviewing of others work for fish and shellfisheries chapters of impact assessments (including HRA, EIA).It would be highly advantageous to have experience of the marine power sector with a good knowledge of the requirements for power station and renewable power (tidal and offshore wind) development assessments including fish entrapment, fish screening andnoise and vibration interpretation.Next stepsWe are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you cant tick every box above, then 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 specificareawe are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills. We may also have an associated role that might be of interest.We expect significant interest in this flexible and rewarding role. If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applicationsquickly and will respond to all applications.