Senior Fisheries Consultant

The World Aquaculture Society; Southampton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Job description

Southampton, England, United Kingdom Full Time

Job Details

We are looking for a senior fisheries consultant to join our expanding team. Our growing portfolio means you will be working with marine ecologists, economists, surveyors and environmental scientists to deliver a wide range of exciting projects. These typically involve assessment, policy evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and informing emerging marine policy.

Requirements

You have:

• Knowledge of the UK fisheries and aquaculture sectors and wider marine environment
• A degree or postgraduate degree in a marine environmental discipline
• At least three years’ experience in a consultancy or regulatory background

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

Depending on your background you have skills and experience in:

• Project management and delivery
• Marine and fisheries policy and management (e.g. UK Fisheries Act, Fisheries Management Plans, Common Fisheries Policy, Marine Strategy Framework Directive), fisheries management, Environmental Assessments including Environmental Impact Assessment, Socio-Economic Impact Assessments and Sustainability Appraisals
• Stakeholder engagement experience, in particular in the fisheries sector
• Analysing data and writing clear reports
• Coordinating and managing multiple projects for different clients
• Preparation and contribution to the proposal/tendering process

Contact Information

Associated British Ports

Job Posting Link

Post Date: 3/5/2025 4:24:37 PM

Closing Date: 3/19/2025 12:00:00 AM

About this company

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.