Marine Consents Project Manager

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

We are ABPmer, a marine consultancy and survey company that specialises in understanding one of the most complex environments on earth.

We are involved in all marine and coastal sectors, from ports to offshore wind, flood risk management to marine habitat creation and restoration. Our technical teams work across industry for all kinds of clients, supporting developers, government and its regulators, statutory nature conservation bodies and non-governmental organisations, with a diverse portfolio of projects and services; no two projects or days are the same.

Known for our technical ability, professionalism, and service excellence, we have been helping clients sustainably manage, operate and develop in the marine environment for 75 years. Our quality of service and customer care is due to our staff and our culture. We offer an environment focused on collaboration, continuous learning and career progression.

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We are looking for an experienced Marine Consents Project Manager to join our expanding team. Our growing portfolio means you will be working with marine ecologists, ornithologists, oceanographers, surveyors, navigation specialists and environmental scientists to deliver a wide range of exciting projects. This role will include the co-ordination and interface management of large-scale development projects as well as strategy delivery across a diverse array of marine sectors. 

You have:

• Knowledge of the UK marine planning and consenting regimes
• A degree or postgraduate degree in a marine environmental discipline
• At least five years’ project management experience in a consultancy, developer or regulatory background

You are a highly organised, collaborative and self-motivated individual, with excellent reporting writing and engaging presentation skills.  You will have a strong commitment to sustainable development in the marine environment.

Depending on your background you have skills and experience in:

• Project and framework management/delivery including finances
• Liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and managing multiple interfaces
• Environmental Assessments including Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessments, Water Framework Directive, Marine Conservation Zone, Strategic Environmental Assessments and Sustainability Appraisals
• Co-ordinating and managing projects through the consenting process including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, Marine Licensing, Environmental Permitting
• Marine survey management; including specification and scope development, procurement, operations and quality assurance
• Preparation and contribution to the proposal/tendering process
• Business development

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.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels