We are looking for a commercially minded and self-motivated individual with a proven consultancy or other directly relevant track record to work with the senior remote sensing management team on an associate basis, to support the diversification, expansion and development of APEM’s project portfolio in the German market. Whilst current projects are primarily focussed on high resolution digital aerial surveys of seabirds and marine mammals in the context of offshore wind farm EIAs, the successful candidate would be expected to help develop and diversify APEM’s activities in Germany, and in due course neighbouring countries.

As the lead APEM project manager for all German projects, you would be the first point of contact for all enquiries relating to work in Germany, and be responsible for the day to day communication with clients. You would ideally therefore be based in Germany. Being fluent in spoken and written German, with a very good level of spoken and written English is essential.

Identification and the acquisition of new business will be an integral part of the role, and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the business, policy and regulatory environment in which our clients operate, and will have the ability to develop and maintain long term client relationships. Knowledge of the German offshore wind market would be a distinct advantage.

Relevant Experience

Essential:

-       Proven experience of working in environmental consultancy or industry, preferably with a focus on the marine, water industry or similar sectors.

-       Project delivery, stakeholder engagement and client management, of multiple projects and clients within a fast paced, commercial environment

-       Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

-       Comfortable working in both a technical and commercial environment

-       Self-motivated with a proven ability to work alone

-       Proven experience in marketing and securing work in the German and/or North European marketplace.

-       Proven experience of developing and managing budgets

Desirable:

-       A background in biology, the environmental sciences or similar disciplines

-       Experience of assessing and interpreting biological data gathered for German Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)

-       Ornithological knowledge, especially relating to seabirds, their ecology, distribution and vulnerability towards anthropogenic impacts would be an advantage.

-       Experience of networking in some or all of the marine and terrestrial renewables energy sector, the water industry and further sectors linked to remote sensing and environmental consultancy work would be beneficial.

We will accept applications from individuals based in Germany, countries adjacent to Germany or in the UK. A clean driving licence and the ability to travel regularly (both within Europe and worldwide) are essential.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy please download an application form:

APEM Application Form.docx

You should then email a completed application form, along with a detailed CV and covering letter to recruitment@apemltd.co.uk by 2nd August 2015.