Principal Consultant - Environmental Assessment & Consents

About the Role

Are you an experienced marine consultant ready to lead on some of the UK's most exciting offshore renewable projects? Do you thrive on solving complex challenges, guiding clients through the consenting process, and building high-performing teams? Looking for a role where your expertise helps shape the future of the offshore wind sector?

GoBe Consultants Ltd (part of the APEM Group) is looking for a Principal Consultant to join its Environmental Assessment & Consents team. This is a senior role at the forefront of the offshore wind industry — supporting large EIA and post consent projects and contributing to emerging opportunities in floating offshore wind and other coastal infrastructure.

As a Principal Consultant, you'll oversee the delivery of complex offshore projects, providing expert advice on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), and consent / post-consent compliance. You'll act as a trusted advisor to clients, working closely with consent managers, engineers, legal advisors, and regulators to deliver effective, practical solutions. Alongside project delivery, you'll play a key role in mentoring junior consultants, shaping project teams, and helping drive strategic growth in this rapidly evolving sector.

To Be Successful in This Role, You'll Need

• A degree (ideally MSc) in a relevant offshore/marine science discipline.
• Significant experience and a proven track record of delivering marine EIAs / HRAs or post-consent compliance for offshore renewables or other marine development sectors.
• Strong project management experience, including financial and programme oversight.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging with regulators, stakeholders, and clients.
• Ability to manage teams and review / quality assure complex deliverables.

Desirable Experience Includes

• Leading multi-disciplinary teams and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Post-consent project delivery experience.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (or working towards it).
• Familiarity with the UK, ROI or Scottish planning process.
• Experience engaging with statutory regulators and stakeholders, particularly in Scotland.
• Confidence in problem-solving and developing innovative solutions.

About GoBe / APEM Group

At GoBe, you'll join a consultancy that has supported over 70% of all UK offshore wind projects to date. The company combines technical expertise with a collaborative, people-first culture, giving employees the platform to develop their career while contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future, with flexibility, support, and opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious offshore renewable projects in the UK and internationally.

This is a chance to help shape the future of offshore wind, while growing your expertise and making a real impact. You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, and the company matches this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance for all employees.
• Access to mental health first aiders.
• Comprehensive income protection if you cannot work.
• Superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.

Next Steps

GoBe is focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can't tick every box on the job description, the company is still keen to hear from you and is open to supporting your development — that may include working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area, as GoBe is a growing company able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.

How to Apply

If you think you have what it takes to join this fast-growing business, please apply immediately on the company's website. All they need is some basic information and your CV; all applications will be reviewed quickly and responded to. Apply via: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4432969399/