Senior Consultant

Associated British Ports; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine consultancy in Southampton is seeking an experienced professional to manage and contribute to environmental assessments and marine policy studies. Key responsibilities include delivering assessments, conducting research, and client engagement. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant environmental discipline and at least three years of experience in consultancy. The role offers a flexible working environment with numerous career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Contribution-matched pension plan

Private medical and dental insurance

Professional subscription coverage

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience in a consultancy or regulatory background.
• Relevant experience in marine ecology, ornithology, fisheries and aquaculture.
• Good understanding of the marine environment.

Responsibilities

• Researching environmental literature and writing evidence reviews.
• Delivering environmental assessments and assisting with field surveys.
• Project management and client engagement.

Skills

Project management and delivery

Marine environmental assessments, policy and planning

Evidence reviews and assessments

Data analysis and mapping

Knowledge of maritime sectors and activities

Report writing and presentations

Education

Degree in a relevant environmental discipline

Job description

Type: Permanent

Closing date: 27th February 2026

Location: Southampton / flexible working / some travel required

About us

ABPmer is a consultancy and survey company with a 75-year history helping clients sustainably develop, manage, protect and operate in the marine environment.

We deliver for clients across all marine and coastal sectors, including conservation bodies, fisheries, coastal developers, dredging companies, ports and marina facilities, renewable energy providers and utility companies, as well as government and its agencies.

We provide a wide range of services to help clients achieve their objectives. Our specialists advise on consents and licensing, infrastructure design, habitat creation and restoration, maritime risk, and marine planning and policy, supported by quality in-house data and information, including on-site physical and ecological data collected by our experienced survey team.

Our success is thanks to the knowledge, experience and skills of our people, working in an environment focussed on collaboration, continuous learning and career progression.

You will help our clients achieve their goals as they develop, manage and operate in the marine environment. This will involve managing and contributing to environmental assessments, marine policy and planning studies, and a wide range of related projects that support sustainable development.

Responsibilities

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

• Researching environmental literature and writing evidence reviews
• Analysing and interpreting data
• Delivering environmental assessments
• Assisting with field surveys
• Contributing to reports, presentations and other deliverables
• Project management and client engagement

Qualifications and experience

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

You have relevant experience and interest in one or more marine disciplines, such as marine ecology, ornithology, fisheries and aquaculture, water and sediment quality, socioeconomics, nature-based solutions, habitat creation and restoration, and climate change.

You have skills and experience in:

• Project management and delivery
• Marine environmental assessments, policy and planning
• Evidence reviews and assessments
• Data analysis and mapping
• Knowledge of maritime sectors and activities
• Report writing and presentations

Our people: We are a friendly, welcoming team focussed on collaborative working. Our culture means you are encouraged to chart your own course to excellence

Our projects: We deliver a diverse portfolio of work, allowing you to apply your expertise to an array of interesting projects and locations

Our flexibility: We understand the importance of good work-life balance, offering flexible arrangements as standard, including hybrid working

Your career development: We operate a programme of continuous professional development supported by tailored, formal and on-the-job training and mentoring

Your benefits: Working for us means you benefit from a contribution-matched pension plan, private medical and dental insurance as well as paid professional subscription, and a range of discount schemes

Our team is growing: We continue to grow to meet the high demand for our bespoke services. Join us as we continue our exciting journey

Application

Please note that the closing date for this role is 27th February 2026, however, we may close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.