Senior Marine Consultant

APEM Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Galway is seeking a Senior Marine Consultant to deliver Environmental Impact Assessments and provide evidence-based advice to clients. The ideal candidate holds a degree in marine science or ecology, has experience in environmental consultancy, and possesses strong technical report writing skills. This role includes mentoring junior colleagues and managing projects to support sustainable marine development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Access to mental health first aiders

Comprehensive income protection

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of experience within a planning, government, or environmental consultancy.
• Demonstrated experience delivering EIA and AA reporting.
• Good working knowledge of Irish and EU wildlife and planning legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Associated Assessments (AA).
• Lead technical report writing and ensure high-quality, evidence-based outputs.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues to build team skills and capacity.

Skills

Marine science

Technical report writing

Client communication

GIS

Project management

Education

Degree in marine science, ecology, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Marine Consultant role at APEM Group. AQUAFACT (part of the APEM Group) is looking for a Senior Marine Consultant to join our team of marine science and environmental consultancy specialists. We deliver evidence-based solutions that help clients balance development with protecting marine ecosystems.

Role

As Senior Marine Consultant, you will play a leading role in the 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. You will 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 mentor and support junior colleagues, helping to grow skills and capacity within the consultancy team (including personal development).

Responsibilities

• Deliver Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Associated Assessments (AA), including Natura Impact Statements (NIS)
• Prepare and review Marine Usage Licence (MUL) and Dumping at Sea (DaS) applications
• Lead technical report writing and ensure high-quality, evidence-based outputs
• Coordinate with regulators, engineers, stakeholders, and project partners throughout the project lifecycle
• Contribute to tendering, proposals, and budget management
• Mentor and support junior colleagues to build team skills and capacity

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need

• A degree (Level 8 or higher) in marine science, ecology, or a related discipline
• Minimum 12 months of experience 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 ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong communication skills for client and stakeholder engagement
• GIS experience

What Helps You Stand Out

• 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

Benefits and Culture

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 offer benefits including private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders, comprehensive income protection, and flexible working options.

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, including part-time arrangements or gaining experience in specific areas. If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, please apply immediately on our website. We review all applications promptly and respond to all applicants.

About The APEM Group

The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy working with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to understand and solve environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our people are dedicated to protecting the environment and advancing sustainable solutions.