Marine Environmental Consultant career guide
Marine Environmental Consultants advise organisations on protecting marine environments while delivering coastal, offshore and maritime projects.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Marine Environmental Consultant do?
Marine Environmental Consultants advise organisations on protecting marine environments while delivering coastal, offshore and maritime projects.
- Office
- Coastal locations
- Offshore sites
- Hybrid working
- Environmental consultancies
- Engineering consultancies
- Government agencies
- Renewable energy companies
How to become a Marine Environmental Consultant
Marine environmental consultants assess environmental impacts, support planning applications and help organisations comply with environmental legislation.
Degree in Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Marine Science or Geography.
- University
- Degree apprenticeship
Skills and progression for Marine Environmental Consultant
- Environmental assessment
- Communication
- Research
- Problem solving
- Report writing
- Senior Consultant
- Principal Consultant
- Technical Director
- Environmental Director
- Partner
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