About The Role
Are you an experienced consultant, with a track record of delivering complex environmental consultancy projects for a variety of clients? Do you have experience in providing evidence-based assessments across areas such as aquaculture, ports and harbours, and/or offshore renewable energy? Are you adaptable and enthusiastic about delivering high-quality technical advice to a range of internal and external clients? AQUAFACT, part of the APEM Group, is looking for a Principal Consultant to join their team!
As Principal Consultant, you will lead project delivery sub-teams with appropriate skills and use of subcontractors, planning, budgeting and overseeing complex consultancy projects. In collaboration with the other AQUAFACT teams, you will develop and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring projects across AQUAFACT are delivered successfully.
Working effectively within the consultancy team, you will assist with building a pathway for increasing technical capability and learning, including mentoring, developing, and maintaining an engaged and high-performing team. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and standard of technical project work delivered to customers, while contributing to the positive evolution of APEM Group's workplace culture. You will also work collaboratively as part of the senior management team in AQUAFACT to expand our environmental consultancy service across Ireland and further afield and deliver growth objectives for the consultancy team.
As you develop, you will be able to deal confidently and professionally with clients, meeting quality, budgetary, and time constraints for project delivery. You will act as a mentor for more junior team members, supporting them to develop and succeed in their roles. You will work collaboratively as part of the senior management team to drive AQUAFACT's goals, and those of the wider Group, providing expert advice in your area of expertise to a range of internal and external clients.
You will have: BSc or MSc degree in a relevant subject, and at least five years' professional experience in environmental consultancy work.Significant experience in at least one of the following sectors: aquaculture, ports and harbours or marine transportation and offshore renewable energy development.Experience in the use of Deltek or other project management software.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.Proven ability to lead, plan and deliver projects or work packages on time, to agreed quality standards and within budget.Ability to work well in teams, work well under pressure and meet deadlines.Ability to adapt and manage change within teams and service delivery.Strong, creative problem-solving, organisational and analytical skills.Line management experience.Experience in preparing proposals and tenders.Competent with the use of Microsoft applications.Full Driving Licence.You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.
Next steps We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can't tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part-time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need is some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.
About Us
The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.
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