Application Guide
How to Apply for Managing Marine Consultant – Ornithology
at Environmental Resources Management
🏢 About Environmental Resources Management
Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a global sustainability consultancy that uniquely positions itself at the intersection of business strategy and environmental science, helping clients navigate complex ESG and low-carbon transition challenges. Unlike general consultancies, ERM specializes in practical, science-based solutions for industries undergoing environmental transformation, making it ideal for professionals who want their technical expertise to drive real-world sustainability outcomes.
About This Role
This Managing Marine Consultant – Ornithology role involves leading the marine ornithology components of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for offshore projects like wind farms, CCS, and marine aggregates, ensuring scientific rigor in collision risk modeling and population viability analysis. You'll directly influence project approvals and environmental protections by managing technical inputs, challenging assessment conclusions, and building ERM's in-house ornithology capabilities for UK and European markets.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve reviewing collision risk model outputs from a subcontractor for an offshore wind EIA, drafting a marine ornithology chapter for a PEIR, and attending a client meeting to discuss mitigation strategies for seabird impacts. You could also spend time mentoring junior staff on Natura 2000 assessment requirements or researching latest CRM methodologies for a CCS project.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Environmental Resources Management Is Looking For
- Holds a BSc/MSc in marine biology, ornithology, or environmental science with 3+ years of hands-on experience conducting marine ornithology EIAs for offshore wind, oil & gas decom, or CCS projects.
- Has practical experience applying Collision Risk Modelling (CRM) and Population Viability Analysis (PVA) to real projects, not just theoretical knowledge.
- Demonstrates a track record of reviewing and challenging technical assessments from subcontractors or third parties to ensure scientific robustness.
- Understands both UK marine regulations and Natura 2000 requirements, with experience contributing to PEIRs and EIA chapters for UK-based projects.
📝 Tips for Applying to Environmental Resources Management
Quantify your marine ornithology experience by specifying the number of EIAs you've contributed to, types of projects (e.g., '3 offshore wind EIAs'), and your direct role in CRM/PVA applications.
Highlight any experience with UK seabed user industries beyond offshore wind—such as marine aggregates, oil & gas decom, or CCS—as ERM works across all these sectors.
Mention specific software or methodologies you've used for ornithological assessments (e.g., Band CRM, APIS, or bespoke tools) to demonstrate technical proficiency.
Tailor your resume to show how you've 'managed' technical inputs or subcontractors, not just performed analyses, as this is a managing consultant role.
Reference ERM's 2023 sustainability reports or recent UK projects (e.g., offshore wind assessments) to show you've researched their current work in marine ornithology.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your hands-on experience with marine ornithology EIAs in the UK, specifically mentioning projects involving PEIRs, EIA chapters, or Natura 2000 Assessments.', "How you've previously reviewed or challenged technical conclusions from third parties to improve assessment quality—a key responsibility in this role.", "Your understanding of ERM's strategic focus on low-carbon transitions and ESG, linking it to how marine ornithology supports sustainable offshore development.", 'Any experience developing internal capabilities or mentoring in ornithology, as the role involves building in-house EIA expertise.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → ERM's recent UK projects in marine sectors (e.g., offshore wind EIAs, decommissioning studies) via their case studies or press releases.
- → ERM's 2023 Sustainability Report and their 'Partnership for Net Zero' initiative to understand their strategic priorities.
- → UK marine policy updates relevant to ornithology, such as the Offshore Wind Environmental Improvement Package or Marine Net Gain proposals.
- → ERM's technical papers or webinars on marine ornithology, CRM, or PVA to grasp their methodological approaches.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application that doesn't specify marine ornithology experience—ERM needs specialists, not general environmental consultants.
- Overemphasizing terrestrial ornithology without demonstrating direct marine/seabird expertise for offshore projects.
- Failing to show how you've managed technical inputs or subcontractors, as this role requires oversight beyond individual analysis.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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