Location: UK wide (Hybrid/Remote)

Be the difference in a decade of change

We are looking for a talented individual with a proven track record of delivering marine ornithological Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). Offer can be made at either Consultant or Senior Consultant level, depending on experience.

MarineSpace, an ERM Group Company, are part of the Capital Project Delivery (CPD) Team and are driving the development of ERM’s Marine Centre of Excellence – a world-leading hub of marine environmental and planning consultancy services for a wide range of clients across numerous seabed user sectors and marine projects, including offshore wind.

You will manage specialist technical input to EIAs from external subcontractors, such as Collision Risk Modelling (CRM) and Population Viability Analysis (PVA). You’ll have a thorough understanding of these key assessment aspects so that conclusions can be reviewed, questioned, and challenged. Scope also exists for an ambitious applicant to take a more proactive lead in developing our in-house capabilities in the ornithological aspects of EIA and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA).

Why join ERM?

We offer flexible working to suit your life – need to do the school run? Not a problem! More productive and happy if you work from home a few days per week? Go ahead! You’ll have 25 days annual leave + public holidays, twice annual promotion opportunities, annual salary review and performance related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance programme, volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities, travel season ticket loan, premium account for Calm (the #1 app for sleep and meditation), Cycle2Work Scheme, discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants, and 6% pension contribution. We offer employees a Safety First, diverse, and inclusive culture in which difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. With a robust career framework in place and 20+ technical communities of global experts you can join, there are great opportunities to advance your career here at ERM.

About You

You’ll be degree qualified in a relevant technical subject and have solid experience in either marine consultancy, academia or SNCB/eNGO. You’ll have experience of practical application of EIA procedures, and at least working knowledge of marine offshore wind impacts, and HRA. You’ll also require a good understanding of UK marine policy, legislation, and consenting issues.