Marine Consultant – Marine Biology & Ecology Applicant at all levels welcome. WSP is a leading global consultancy delivering environmental, engineering, sustainability, and infrastructure services across diverse sectors. Our Marine Team is a core part of our success — delivering evidence‑led solutions to clients across renewables, infrastructure, water, oil & gas, ports and harbours, and conservation sectors. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Marine Consultant (Marine Biology & Ecology ALL LEVELS) to join our expanding marine ecology team and contribute to exciting, high‑impact projects across the UK and internationally. The Role As a Marine Consultant, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting and delivering marine ecology inputs into a range of multidisciplinary projects. You will work on everything from baseline data collection, environmental assessments and protected species assessments, to strategic advice on marine conservation, offshore developments, and nature‑based solutions. You’ll work alongside leading ecologists, planners, engineers and policy specialists — and your voice will help shape the sustainable future of our oceans and coasts. Key Responsibilities

Prepare technical reports including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRAs), and marine licence applications Contribute to bid writing, proposal development and client engagement Undertake data analysis and interpretation of marine biological datasets Collaborate with regulatory authorities, NGOs, developers and internal technical teams Keep abreast of UK and international marine policy, legislation and guidance Support mentoring of junior staff and knowledge‑sharing across project teams Input into marine net gain, nature restoration and marine spatial planning projects where relevant

Qualifications

Degree (or higher) in marine biology, marine ecology, oceanography or related discipline Solid understanding of UK marine habitats and species, and relevant survey techniques Experience preparing and contributing to EIA and/or HRA chapters or reports Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and GIS capabilities Proficiency in working collaboratively across disciplines and locations Experience with MMO/PINs consultation and marine licensing processes Chartered Ecologist or working towards Chartership (e.g., CMarSci, CEcol, CEnv) Understanding of UK marine legislation and policy frameworks Knowledge of biodiversity net gain (BNG) and marine nature restoration Boat handling, dive certification, or UAV survey experience a bonus but not essential

What We Offer

Flexible hybrid working – work from any UK location Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus Days annual leave + public holidays Company pension scheme and life assurance Paid professional memberships and chartership support Career development support, mentoring and CPD opportunities Involvement in international collaborations and global marine innovation initiatives

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time Professional Services

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