Are you a strategic leader with a passion for business development and environmental consultancy? Do you have the vision and expertise to drive growth in the ports sector? If so, this is an opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future of Port Development and Environmental Services.
APEM Group is a world-class, independent environmental consultancy, providing expert scientific advice across industries such as water, renewables, infrastructure, and power. As we expand our Marine Infrastructure Services (MIS) sector, we are seeking a Head of Service Line (Ports) to lead and grow our ports EIA and development support portfolio. This is a key strategic role responsible for developing a long-term business development plan, identifying new market opportunities, managing key accounts, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality environmental services within the ports sector.
In this role, you will take the lead in defining and executing an intelligence-led business development strategy, working closely with our leadership teams to identify opportunities and expand our services. You will build strong client relationships, track industry trends, and provide market insights to inform strategic decision-making. Your role will also involve overseeing project delivery, ensuring that port infrastructure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a new strategic role within a growing and successful consultancy. You will be joining a dynamic and innovative team, working on high-profile projects that shape the future of port infrastructure. We are looking for an experienced professional with a proven track record in the planned, strategic growth of ports environmental consultancy, with a focus on collaborative business development and team leadership. You should have strong knowledge of the regulatory, technical, and commercial aspects of the industry, along with excellent negotiation and relationship management skills. A strategic mindset, data-driven approach, and ability to collaborate across teams will be essential in driving success in this role.
You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.
Next steps
We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.