Vacancy | Senior Marine Advisor (Engineering), MARA

The Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) is an independent body responsible for the sustainable management of Ireland’s diverse and unique maritime area, brought about by the enactment of the Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 (MAP Act). Established in July 2023, as part of the biggest reform of marine governance in Ireland in almost a century, MARA will be key to the transformation of our maritime governance regime.

The system and structures set out in the MAP Act are key legal enablers of development and the protection of the environment and cultural heritage in the maritime area for the future generations, including the envisaged expansion of the offshore renewable energy sector required to meet Ireland’s 2030 climate goals in an integrated and sustainable manner.

The role of the Senior Marine Advisor - Engineering (Engineer Grade I) is to provide professional engineering, environmental and other technical recommendations within the organisation in respect of MARA’s consenting, monitoring, compliance, planning support and enforcement functions. A core element of the role will be to support Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE), ports and harbours infrastructure, coastal protection works, cables and other critical state infrastructure consented by MARA.

For more information about the role, please download the information booklet and visit the vacancy web page. 

Applications should be submitted via email and must include:

• A completed application form outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the position
• Only applications fully submitted will be accepted into the campaign.

To apply for this role candidates must submit the relevant, signed and completed application form to MARA@osborne.ie

Deadline for application: Please note latest receipt for applications is 09:00am on Tuesday, 4th August 2026. Incomplete applications, postal applications or CV’s will not be accepted. Any applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.