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Principal Consultant/Technical Director - Fisheries & Aquaculture - MRAG Principal Consultant/Technical Director - Fisheries & Aquaculture Location: London, UK Working hours: Full-time Salary and terms: Salary will be competitive, reflect our London base, and commensurate with the level of experience of the candidate appointed. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, life assurance and Paycare medical benefits. Closing date: The position will remain open until filled MRAG Limited is a leading environmental consultancy dedicated to the sustainable management of aquatic living resources, in particular fisheries and aquaculture. As a leader in this field, MRAG has a long and highly productive history of designing and implementing integrated resource management systems in marine, estuarine, riverine and floodplain environments. For over 30 years MRAG has worked in more than 60 countries for a wide range of clients, including Defra, Marine Management Organisation, Natural England, World Bank, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, European Commission, United Nations Development Program, non-governmental organizations, and private sector companies. With more than 30 full-time specialists, MRAG offers excellent career opportunities for further personal development and mentoring. This includes active engagement in one or more in-house technical working groups on statistical analysis and modelling, GIS mapping and analyses, and data management, as well as participating in national and international events. We are currently looking to recruit an experienced consultant at Principal/Technical Director level to support our current London-based team of highly skilled full-time consultants with ongoing projects and development of new opportunities. Your Role at MRAG We are currently seeking a Principal Consultant or Technical Director , to take responsibility for significant areas of the business, and for the full project cycle. A Principal Consultant should have a minimum of 8 years' experience in consultancy, with a wide geographical experience in fisheries and aquaculture with an established network of contacts. The role requires the ability to work autonomously where needed but with an awareness of and to be integrated into the business. You will have a proven track record in managing complex, multi-country projects and delivering high-quality technical outputs. Experience working with international donors, governments, or NGOs is highly desirable. You should bring deep technical expertise in areas such as stock assessment, aquaculture systems, marine resource management, or fisheries policy. Further to this, strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee project delivery, and ensure technical, financial, and timeline compliance. Experience in mentoring junior staff, producing high-quality technical reports, and presenting findings to clients or stakeholders is expected. Excellent communication, leadership, and client engagement skills are vital. You should have experience in business development, including preparing successful funding proposals and identifying new project opportunities. A proactive and strategic mindset, along with the willingness to travel internationally, is essential for the role. In addition, as a Technical Director , new business development is a central responsibility, including leading business development themes, producing high-quality tender submissions, and identifying strategic opportunities for growth. The role demands active participation in project meetings and awareness of key company projects, while ensuring technical excellence, quality management, and delivery to tight deadlines across multiple concurrent projects. Beyond project delivery, the role plays a key part in strategic company leadership. This includes implementing company policy as directed by the Board, contributing to strategic planning, and ensuring adherence to project systems, tools, and ISO standards. The position also includes line management and mentoring responsibilities, helping to identify training needs, support staff development, and assist with recruitment to build an effective, skilled team. Qualifications and Experience Post-graduate degree in marine biology, fisheries science or another relevant subject. Experience managing the full project cycle, including contractual and budgeting aspects. Proven experience in new business development and a network of relevant contacts. Experience leading and managing project teams. Excellent written, presentation and quantitative analytic skills, with a track record of producing high quality outputs. Broad geographically experience in projects related to fisheries and aquaculture. Strong communication skills, both within teams and with client and project partners. Additional languages are desirable but not essential. Ability to multitask across several projects, often to tight deadlines. Knowledge of fisheries and climate change, ecosystem approach to fisheries management, the blue economy or marine spatial planning would be desirable, but not essential. The position will remain open until filled
Principal Consultant/Technical Director - Fisheries & Aquaculture - MRAG Principal Consultant/Technical Director - Fisheries & Aquaculture Location: London, UK Working hours: Full-time Salary and terms: Salary will be competitive, reflect our London base, and commensurate with the level of experience of the candidate appointed. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, life assurance and Paycare medical benefits. Closing date: The position will remain open until filled MRAG Limited is a leading environmental consultancy dedicated to the sustainable management of aquatic living resources, in particular fisheries and aquaculture. As a leader in this field, MRAG has a long and highly productive history of designing and implementing integrated resource management systems in marine, estuarine, riverine and floodplain environments. For over 30 years MRAG has worked in more than 60 countries for a wide range of clients, including Defra, Marine Management Organisation, Natural England, World Bank, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, European Commission, United Nations Development Program, non-governmental organizations, and private sector companies. With more than 30 full-time specialists, MRAG offers excellent career opportunities for further personal development and mentoring. This includes active engagement in one or more in-house technical working groups on statistical analysis and modelling, GIS mapping and analyses, and data management, as well as participating in national and international events. We are currently looking to recruit an experienced consultant at Principal/Technical Director level to support our current London-based team of highly skilled full-time consultants with ongoing projects and development of new opportunities. Your Role at MRAG We are currently seeking a Principal Consultant or Technical Director , to take responsibility for significant areas of the business, and for the full project cycle. A Principal Consultant should have a minimum of 8 years' experience in consultancy, with a wide geographical experience in fisheries and aquaculture with an established network of contacts. The role requires the ability to work autonomously where needed but with an awareness of and to be integrated into the business. You will have a proven track record in managing complex, multi-country projects and delivering high-quality technical outputs. Experience working with international donors, governments, or NGOs is highly desirable. You should bring deep technical expertise in areas such as stock assessment, aquaculture systems, marine resource management, or fisheries policy. Further to this, strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee project delivery, and ensure technical, financial, and timeline compliance. Experience in mentoring junior staff, producing high-quality technical reports, and presenting findings to clients or stakeholders is expected. Excellent communication, leadership, and client engagement skills are vital. You should have experience in business development, including preparing successful funding proposals and identifying new project opportunities. A proactive and strategic mindset, along with the willingness to travel internationally, is essential for the role. In addition, as a Technical Director , new business development is a central responsibility, including leading business development themes, producing high-quality tender submissions, and identifying strategic opportunities for growth. The role demands active participation in project meetings and awareness of key company projects, while ensuring technical excellence, quality management, and delivery to tight deadlines across multiple concurrent projects. Beyond project delivery, the role plays a key part in strategic company leadership. This includes implementing company policy as directed by the Board, contributing to strategic planning, and ensuring adherence to project systems, tools, and ISO standards. The position also includes line management and mentoring responsibilities, helping to identify training needs, support staff development, and assist with recruitment to build an effective, skilled team. Qualifications and Experience Post-graduate degree in marine biology, fisheries science or another relevant subject. Experience managing the full project cycle, including contractual and budgeting aspects. Proven experience in new business development and a network of relevant contacts. Experience leading and managing project teams. Excellent written, presentation and quantitative analytic skills, with a track record of producing high quality outputs. Broad geographically experience in projects related to fisheries and aquaculture. Strong communication skills, both within teams and with client and project partners. Additional languages are desirable but not essential. Ability to multitask across several projects, often to tight deadlines. Knowledge of fisheries and climate change, ecosystem approach to fisheries management, the blue economy or marine spatial planning would be desirable, but not essential. The position will remain open until filled
CMS Communications and Management for Sustainability
Salary and terms: Salary will be competitive, reflect our London base, and commensurate with the level of experience of the candidate appointed. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, life assurance and Paycare medical benefits. Application closing date: The position will remain open until filled. MRAG Limited is a leading environmental consultancy dedicated to the sustainable management of natural resources. We specialise in aquatic resources, in particular fisheries and aquaculture. About this job We are currently seeking a Senior Fisheries Consultant to work on marine and freshwater fisheries and aquaculture projects. This is a full-time position based in central-London, operating under a hybrid working arrangement (remote and in-office), with opportunities for overseas travel. Please ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK before making an application. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in the sustainable use and management of fisheries, aquaculture and associated ecosystems in an area relevant to MRAG (see ). The ideal candidate will have a relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g. in aquatic resource management, aquaculture, fisheries ecology, stock assessment, modelling, fisheries economics, socioeconomics) with a minimum of five years' professional experience. As a Senior Consultant, your primary role will be to implement projects within MRAG's portfolio. However, you will also be expected to contribute at any stage of the project cycle from tendering to implementation. Experience managing a diverse project portfolio and an established network of contacts is essential. Proficiency in additional languages is an advantage. Required experience and skills include: Postgraduate degree in marine biology, fisheries science or another relevant subject. Minimum of 5 years' professional experience in renewable natural resources management, with a focus on fisheries and aquaculture sector. Taking responsibility for the full project cycle, including contractual and budgeting aspects. Proven experience in new business development and an established network of relevant contacts, ideally gained in a consultancy environment. Experience in managing project teams. Excellent written, presentation and quantitative analytic skills, with a track record of producing high quality outputs. Broad geographic experience in projects related to fisheries and aquaculture. Strong communication skills, both within teams and with clients and project partners. Additional languages would be desirable but not essential. Ability to multitask, working on several projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines. Knowledge of fisheries and climate change, ecosystem approach to fisheries management, the blue economy or marine spatial planning would be desirable, but not essential. Application process If you are interested, please submit the following to marked for the attention of Dr Robert Wakeford: A cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge directly address the responsibilities and requirements. Please include your current salary and notice period. Referees whom we may contact at a later stage. Examples of your writing skills (e.g. published papers, publicly available project outputs). At a later stage, we may also request: Copies of certificates for academic and other qualifications. Please submit all documents as Word or PDF files with titles like: "Your Name Cover Letter", "Your Name CV", "Your Name Writing Skills Example 1," etc. The subject of the email should read: Application for Senior Consultant.
Salary and terms: Salary will be competitive, reflect our London base, and commensurate with the level of experience of the candidate appointed. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, life assurance and Paycare medical benefits. Application closing date: The position will remain open until filled. MRAG Limited is a leading environmental consultancy dedicated to the sustainable management of natural resources. We specialise in aquatic resources, in particular fisheries and aquaculture. About this job We are currently seeking a Senior Fisheries Consultant to work on marine and freshwater fisheries and aquaculture projects. This is a full-time position based in central-London, operating under a hybrid working arrangement (remote and in-office), with opportunities for overseas travel. Please ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK before making an application. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in the sustainable use and management of fisheries, aquaculture and associated ecosystems in an area relevant to MRAG (see ). The ideal candidate will have a relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g. in aquatic resource management, aquaculture, fisheries ecology, stock assessment, modelling, fisheries economics, socioeconomics) with a minimum of five years' professional experience. As a Senior Consultant, your primary role will be to implement projects within MRAG's portfolio. However, you will also be expected to contribute at any stage of the project cycle from tendering to implementation. Experience managing a diverse project portfolio and an established network of contacts is essential. Proficiency in additional languages is an advantage. Required experience and skills include: Postgraduate degree in marine biology, fisheries science or another relevant subject. Minimum of 5 years' professional experience in renewable natural resources management, with a focus on fisheries and aquaculture sector. Taking responsibility for the full project cycle, including contractual and budgeting aspects. Proven experience in new business development and an established network of relevant contacts, ideally gained in a consultancy environment. Experience in managing project teams. Excellent written, presentation and quantitative analytic skills, with a track record of producing high quality outputs. Broad geographic experience in projects related to fisheries and aquaculture. Strong communication skills, both within teams and with clients and project partners. Additional languages would be desirable but not essential. Ability to multitask, working on several projects simultaneously, often under tight deadlines. Knowledge of fisheries and climate change, ecosystem approach to fisheries management, the blue economy or marine spatial planning would be desirable, but not essential. Application process If you are interested, please submit the following to marked for the attention of Dr Robert Wakeford: A cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge directly address the responsibilities and requirements. Please include your current salary and notice period. Referees whom we may contact at a later stage. Examples of your writing skills (e.g. published papers, publicly available project outputs). At a later stage, we may also request: Copies of certificates for academic and other qualifications. Please submit all documents as Word or PDF files with titles like: "Your Name Cover Letter", "Your Name CV", "Your Name Writing Skills Example 1," etc. The subject of the email should read: Application for Senior Consultant.
CMS Communications and Management for Sustainability
Salary and terms: Salary will be competitive, reflect our London base, and commensurate with the level of experience of the candidate appointed. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, life assurance and Paycare medical benefits. Application closing date: The position will remain open until filled. MRAG Limited is a leading environmental consultancy dedicated to the sustainable management of natural resources. We specialise in aquatic resources, in particular fisheries and aquaculture. About this job: We are currently seeking a Principal Fisheries Consultant to work on marine and freshwater fisheries and aquaculture projects. This is a full-time position based in central London, with a hybrid working arrangement (remote and in-office), and opportunities for overseas travel. Please ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK before applying. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in the sustainable use and management of fisheries, aquaculture and associated ecosystems in an area relevant to MRAG's work (see MRAG website ). The ideal candidate will be highly qualified and motivated, with a minimum of 8 years' relevant experience. Your primary role will be to implement projects within MRAG's portfolio, but you will also need to participate and manage the full project cycle, from tendering to implementation. Experience managing a diverse project portfolio and an established network of contacts is essential. Proficiency in additional languages is an advantage. Required experience and skills: Post-graduate degree in marine biology, fisheries science or another relevant subject. Minimum of 8 years' professional experience in fisheries and aquaculture sector. Experience managing the full project cycle, including contractual and budgeting aspects. Proven experience in new business development and a network of relevant contacts. Experience leading and managing project teams. Excellent written, presentation and quantitative analytic skills, with a track record of producing high quality outputs. Broad geographical experience in projects related to fisheries and aquaculture. Strong communication skills, both within teams and with clients and project partners. Additional languages are desirable but not essential. Ability to multitask across several projects, often to tight deadlines. Knowledge of fisheries and climate change, ecosystem approach to fisheries management, the blue economy or marine spatial planning would be desirable, but not essential. Application process: If you are interested, please submit the following to , marked for the attention of Dr Robert Wakeford: A cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge directly address the responsibilities and requirements. Please include your current salary and notice period. Referees whom we may contact at a later stage. Examples of your writing skills (e.g. published papers, publicly available project outputs). At a later stage we may also seek from you: Copies of certificates for academic and other qualifications. Please submit all documents as Word or PDF files with titles like: "Your Name Cover Letter", "Your Name CV", "Your Name Writing Skills Example 1," etc. The subject of the email should read: Application for Principal Consultant.
Salary and terms: Salary will be competitive, reflect our London base, and commensurate with the level of experience of the candidate appointed. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, life assurance and Paycare medical benefits. Application closing date: The position will remain open until filled. MRAG Limited is a leading environmental consultancy dedicated to the sustainable management of natural resources. We specialise in aquatic resources, in particular fisheries and aquaculture. About this job: We are currently seeking a Principal Fisheries Consultant to work on marine and freshwater fisheries and aquaculture projects. This is a full-time position based in central London, with a hybrid working arrangement (remote and in-office), and opportunities for overseas travel. Please ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK before applying. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in the sustainable use and management of fisheries, aquaculture and associated ecosystems in an area relevant to MRAG's work (see MRAG website ). The ideal candidate will be highly qualified and motivated, with a minimum of 8 years' relevant experience. Your primary role will be to implement projects within MRAG's portfolio, but you will also need to participate and manage the full project cycle, from tendering to implementation. Experience managing a diverse project portfolio and an established network of contacts is essential. Proficiency in additional languages is an advantage. Required experience and skills: Post-graduate degree in marine biology, fisheries science or another relevant subject. Minimum of 8 years' professional experience in fisheries and aquaculture sector. Experience managing the full project cycle, including contractual and budgeting aspects. Proven experience in new business development and a network of relevant contacts. Experience leading and managing project teams. Excellent written, presentation and quantitative analytic skills, with a track record of producing high quality outputs. Broad geographical experience in projects related to fisheries and aquaculture. Strong communication skills, both within teams and with clients and project partners. Additional languages are desirable but not essential. Ability to multitask across several projects, often to tight deadlines. Knowledge of fisheries and climate change, ecosystem approach to fisheries management, the blue economy or marine spatial planning would be desirable, but not essential. Application process: If you are interested, please submit the following to , marked for the attention of Dr Robert Wakeford: A cover letter outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge directly address the responsibilities and requirements. Please include your current salary and notice period. Referees whom we may contact at a later stage. Examples of your writing skills (e.g. published papers, publicly available project outputs). At a later stage we may also seek from you: Copies of certificates for academic and other qualifications. Please submit all documents as Word or PDF files with titles like: "Your Name Cover Letter", "Your Name CV", "Your Name Writing Skills Example 1," etc. The subject of the email should read: Application for Principal Consultant.