Are you an experienced maritime professional with a strong understanding of port safety, regulatory compliance, and navigation risk? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can apply your expertise to improve safety and efficiency in ports and harbours worldwide? If so, NASH Maritime is looking for a Senior Maritime Consultant to join our Ports & Harbours team.
At NASH Maritime, we specialise in shipping, navigation, and maritime risk, helping to create a safer, more sustainable maritime environment. With over 25 years of experience supporting maritime businesses and regulators, we provide innovative, evidence-based solutions that span the full project lifecycle—from infrastructure optimisation and operational planning to construction and decommissioning. Our work includes reviewing and developing Marine Safety Management Systems, assessing compliance with the Port Marine Safety Code, and conducting navigation risk assessments to support port operations and infrastructure development.
As a Senior Maritime Consultant, you will be assessing the impact of maritime infrastructure developments on shipping and navigation as well as working on port safety and compliance projects, conducting audits and reviews to ensure ports and harbours meet regulatory standards. You will lead technical aspects of Navigation Risk Assessments, contribute to stakeholder engagement, produce high-quality reports, and provide expert advice to clients. You will also be responsible for managing projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Additionally, you will play a key role in mentoring junior team members, supporting their professional development.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional with consultancy experience in the maritime sector, a background in port operations, or maritime regulation. You will need a deep understanding of navigation risk, and strong project management skills. You should have excellent analytical abilities, communication skills, and the confidence to engage with clients, regulators, and other key stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level, with a clear pathway to becoming a Principal Consultant. We offer tailored career development, support towards professional membership and chartership, and the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects.
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.