Principal Marine Consultant – EIA

Join a global leader in offshore wind and marine consultancy. Help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure.

About the Role

OWC, an ABL Group company, is seeking an experienced and driven Principal EIA Consultant for the delivery of complex, high-profile environmental and EIA projects across global markets. This is a senior role, ideal for someone with deep technical expertise, commercial acumen, and a passion for driving innovation in the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of multidisciplinary environmental projects, particularly in offshore wind, transmission infrastructure, and broader energy transition initiatives.
• Review and deliver reports, consent management and compliance, supporting our clients through complex environmental and consent challenges. 
• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams and ensure high-quality outcomes that meet regulatory and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to position OWC as a trusted EIA delivery partner.
• Build and nurture client relationships, identify new business opportunities and leverage networks to contribute to business development and sales.
• Support strategic growth by contributing to service development, staff capability planning, and business development initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a solution orientated, self-motivated Principal EIA Consultant with a strong track record in delivering complex offshore and major infrastructure projects. You’ll be a confident communicator and natural collaborator, and thrive in a dynamic environment, combining technical excellence with commercial awareness and a flair for building lasting client relationships. If you’re proactive, self-motivated, and passionate about shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for someone with:

• A degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related STEM discipline
• 10+ years’ experience managing and delivering EIA projects, ideally in renewables or marine infrastructure
• Proven leadership in project and portfolio management
• Deep understanding of renewable project lifecycles and regulatory frameworks
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills

This role offers an opportunity for personal and professional growth for individuals who are ambitious and eager to take on greater responsibility. 

Further Information:

The deadline for applications is 15/08/2025

You must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

You can learn more about our team and what we do here: https://abl-group.com/ 

We will be conducting interviews continuously and reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate.   

For your application to be taken into consideration, please be advised that you must submit your application via the link provided on this page.  

We look forward to receiving your application. 

At ABL Group, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive, regardless of background, identity, or role. As a global company, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion strengthens our teams. We support flexible working, accessible environments, and employee wellbeing. Even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement, we encourage you to apply—your unique perspective could be just what we need.