Senior Consultant

Associated British Ports

. Apply practical port and harbour knowledge to client projects .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in port and harbour management, including navigational risk assessments, vessel traffic management, and marine safety. Proven ability to engage stakeholders, produce technical reports, and contribute to business development within the maritime sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Harbour Master ExperiencePort Management ExpertiseNavigational Risk AssessmentMarine Safety AdvisoryProject Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Navigational Risk AssessmentVessel Traffic ManagementPort Regulatory ComplianceTechnical Report ProductionMarine Facility ManagementDredging Project SupportStakeholder EngagementMaritime Training DeliveryBerthing Operations AdvisoryMooring Operations Advisory

Soft Skills

Strong Organisational SkillsDelivery-Focused ApproachAnalytical CapabilityPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Aids to NavigationMarine Construction Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Mariner QualificationPort Professional QualificationDriving Licence

Industry Keywords

Port ManagementHarbour OperationsMarine SafetyStakeholder EngagementBusiness DevelopmentConsultancy ExperienceAuditing ExperienceBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply practical port and harbour knowledge to client projects
Contribute from initial tenders and proposals through project delivery and ongoing technical support
Advise clients on port, harbour and marine facility management
Advise on port and marine safety
Conduct navigational risk assessments and develop risk controls
Advise on vessel traffic management
Work with Aids to Navigation
Advise on berthing and mooring operations
Address port regulatory and legislative matters
Support dredging and marine construction projects
Conduct stakeholder engagement and maritime training
Produce and review technical reports
Manage client enquiries and proposals
Contribute to business development
Represent ABPmer through industry networking and conferences
Collaborate with maritime specialists and multidisciplinary teams on UK and overseas projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Career developed as a Harbour Master, Port Manager or in a similarly senior marine operations position
First-hand knowledge of operational, navigational and safety challenges faced by ports and harbours
Relevant mariner or port professional qualification and experience, or degree-level education
Strong organisational skills
Delivery-focused approach
Essential driving licence
Willingness to travel, including site visits and periods working away from home, potentially for around two weeks
Consultancy or project management experience advantageous
Auditing experience advantageous
Strong analytical capability advantageous
Presentation or expert-witness experience advantageous
Successful candidates subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
Consent to random substance-abuse screening and required pre-start medical

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous remuneration package
Employer pension
Private health insurance
Range of other benefits
Remote working available