Principal Marine Consultant

Job title:

Principal Marine Consultant

Company

RSK Group

Job description

RSK International Projects Group (IPG) Marine Team part of RSK Group has more than 25 years’ experience in delivering marine environmental services including environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), RSK’s marine specialists offer a complete global consenting service for marine and coastal projects.Our innovative marine team has substantial experience in marine and coastal environmental research and consultancy working in diverse marine and coastal environments from intertidal zones to open ocean. These diverse environments include the North and South Atlantic oceans, the Arabian Gulf, the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean, Caspian, Caribbean, North and Irish seas.We are now have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Marine Consultant – International Marine ESIA/Consents to join the Marine Team at either our Marine hubs in the UK Offices or be based from our wider international locations, including, Asia, Australia, France, Spain and Ireland, encompassing Hybrid working.Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the technical aspects of complex ESIAs and other marine environmental studies with multiple contributors. This is likely to involve leading the co-ordination and production of screening reports, feasibility studies, scoping reports, environmental, social and health impact assessments (ESHIA’s) and environmental and social management plans and other relevant environmental assessments globally
• survey design and supervision for coastal and offshore field data collection in the UK and abroad
• leading the production of proposals and tenders with the support of other members of the team
• managing major projects with support from other members of the team with due regards to project administration and reporting (e.g. using MS Word and Excel etc.)
• contribute to the effective running of the Marine Team, through membership of the Marine Team Leaders group, line management, supervision and peer review
• a willingness to support the development of more junior grades within the team and help peer review their deliverables
• providing business development support to the Marine Team Leader, Technical Director and Associate Directors, and in-country/ business sector leads. This is likely to include preparation of marketing materials, meetings with existing and potential new clients, participation in relevant industry events, etc.
• contribution to the wider IPG team objectives and fortnightly calls, as relevant.

Person Specification:

• A first-class honours degree or 2:1 in a relevant marine environmental subject
• a postgraduate qualification covering aspects of marine resource development and protection and / or marine related International and UK environmental and social impact / Offshore Renewable Energy assessment would be an advantage
• at least 10 years relevant experience in International / UK marine environmental consultancy service provision, Candidates with Marine Ornithology/ HRA/ International EIA/ Oil Spill response especially be of interest, the grade awarded will be commensurate with experience
• experience of working on renewable energy and oil and gas projects in the UK or abroad
• familiarity with international lender standards (including Equator Principles, WB, IFC PS6, EBRD PR6 and EIB Standard 3) is ideal but not essential
• a desire to learn and commitment to Continued Professional Development
• a willingness to travel, if required
• competence in the use of Microsoft Office (in particular Word and Excel)
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• strong team player, with good interpersonal skills, who is comfortable to work with and support other members of the team at all levels including within multi-cultural teams in different environments and countries
• positive and enthusiastic self-starter, with the ability to work autonomously and make decisions when necessary within pressing situations
• good business development outlook and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and external bodies
• good awareness of market conditions
• good project financial analysis and control capabilities, including working capital issues.
• previous experience of undertaking offshore or coastal field data collection and the subsequent interpretation of this data would be an advantage
• fluency in spoken and written English is essential, but additional language skills would be a strong advantage.

Salary & Benefits:

• £Commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Online GP Service
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Regular training and career development

#MarineDirector #MarineESIA #PrincipalMarineConsultant #L1 -NS1Headquartered in Helsby, UK, the IPG is comprised of experienced consultants, ecologists, scientists and researchers providing solutions to global environmental and social challenges. We work primarily on knitting together in-depth and expansive multi-chapter environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA) for projects anywhere outside of the UK. Our unit has been operating since 1996, having worked on projects in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Papua New Guinea. Our highly experienced team offers a range of services, including ESIAs, biodiversity management plans, stakeholder engagement plans and land acquisition frameworks. The IPG has substantial experience working on offshore wind farms, solar power plants, pipelines, oil drilling sites, roads, and many more besides.IPG works to the highest international standards, including IFC, EBRD, IEB, and World Bank performance standards. We help our clients to ensure that they follow these standards so that their projects can be managed responsibly. Our team works in collaboration with a trusted international network of associates and partner companies around the world, which enables us to successfully deliver projects in most locations in a way that meets both national legislative requirements and international standards. Our network enables us to rapidly mobilise skilled teams, providing clients with the resources they need to deliver large and challenging projects effectively.The IPG is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues’ growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK’s people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Expected salary

Location

Helsby, Cheshire

Job date

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:05:14 GMT

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