Graduate Marine Ecologist

Marketplace Technical

Graduate Marine Ecologist

Marketplace Technical England, United Kingdom

Marketplace Technical

Graduate Marine Ecologist

Marketplace Technical England, United Kingdom

17 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants

See who Marketplace Technical has hired for this role

Apply on company website 

Save

Leading Independent Environmental Consultancy seeks Graduate Marine Ecologists based in either Devon or Glasgow.

About The Role

As part of our client’s Marine Ecology team, the role will provide you with the opportunity to work in and help shape a rapidly developing and dynamic company involved in some of the largest and most exciting infrastructure development projects in the UK. They are looking for an exceptional candidate who can bring existing marine ecology experience that can be applied to our existing and future project portfolio, with a particular focus on the offshore wind sector.

Our client is specifically looking for a candidate who has a marine ecology (benthic habitats, intertidal ecology, fish ecology) background and is able to apply their expertise and understanding of the interaction of development (particularly offshore wind projects) with marine ecology and help expand our technical offering to our clients.

Skills And Experience

Educated to at least degree level, but preferably MSc level, in a relevant discipline (Marine Biology, Marine Sciences, etc.)

Excellent written and oral communication, organisational and time management skills

A professional manner with strong inter-personal skills and an ability to communicate at all levels

Established track record on provision of marine ecological advice, derived from a relevant career in consultancy, research or working for government

Working knowledge of the technical assessments underpinning marine ecology work (e.g. survey specification & interpretation, sensitivity of ecological habitats, ecological consequences of changes to physical processes / generation of underwater noise etc.), ideally related to offshore wind farm development

Experience of working within the planning process, and ideally in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland; and

Experience working with regulators and stakeholders

Offices are based in South Devon and Central Glasgow (and remote working options considered for exceptional candidates), our client offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, with associated benefits.