Consulting Associate (Marine Geoscience) (Entry Level)

The ERM International Group Limited; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in the UK is looking for an entry-level Marine Geoscience Consulting Associate with a geophysical focus. You will support various geoscience projects, analyze survey data, and assist with report writing in a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and be eager to develop their skills in a supportive organization. The role offers flexible working arrangements and numerous benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + public holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant marine geoscience, geophysics or oceanography subject.
• Experience with ESRI Arc Map/ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
• Understanding of offshore geophysical acquisition equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of geoscience projects with a focus on hydrographic and geomorphological interpretation.
• Contribute to projects across their lifecycle, including site investigation and Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Assist in writing proposals for future projects.

Skills

Geophysical interpretation

Data analysis using industry-standard software

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in marine geoscience, geophysics or oceanography

Tools

ESRI Arc Map

QGIS

IHS Kingdom

Petrel

SonarWiz

Job description

Overview

ERM, the worlds largest pure play sustainability consultancy, have a fantastic entry level opportunity for a Marine Geoscience Consulting Associate, with a geophysical focus. Our Capital Projects Delivery team includes an integrated marine geophysical and geotechnical team offering specialist services to clients across sectors including marine aggregates, offshore wind, wave and tidal energy, subsea cables, coastal/marine engineering, and ports/harbours developments. Our Capital Projects Delivery team are driving the development of ERM's Marine Centre of Excellence; a world-leading hub of marine environmental and planning consultancy services for a wide range of clients across numerous seabed user sectors and marine projects, including offshore wind.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of geoscience projects with a focus on hydrographic and geomorphological interpretation using survey data including bathymetry, sidescan sonar, magnetometer and shallow seismic data using industry-standard software.
• Interrogate data to assess seabed habitats, shallow sediments, and physical processes for projects in sectors including marine aggregates, offshore renewables and marine cables.
• Contribute to projects across their lifecycle, including prospecting, site investigation, Environmental Impact Assessments, monitoring and licence conditions, decommissioning and post-project close out.
• Support technical and non-technical report writing and data presentation, and assist in writing proposals for future projects.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant marine geoscience, geophysics or oceanography subject.
• Experience with ESRI Arc Map/ArcGIS Pro or QGIS; familiarity with at least one specialist geoscience software (e.g., IHS Kingdom, Petrel, Surfer, SonarWiz or Moga Seaview).
• Understanding of offshore geophysical acquisition equipment and techniques.
• Grounding in interpreting seabed features and marine geomorphology in hydrographic and geophysical data.
• Understanding of the marine hydrodynamic environment and sediment transport processes.
• Skilled in technical and non-technical writing, reviewing a range of reports, papers and technical results and extracting required information.
• Keen to learn and develop within a diverse team of subject matter experts in an international company.
• Offshore survey experience is desirable.

Location and working arrangements

At this early stage in your career, it is important to be in and around the team as much as possible, soaking in knowledge. You should live within daily commutable distance of an ERM office. Although Southampton would be the preferred base, other ERM offices including London or Norwich may be options.

Why join ERM?

Flexible working to suit your life - need to do the school run? Not a problem. More productive and happy if you work from home a couple of days per week? Go ahead. Love to travel? Ask about our Cross Border Remote Working. Benefits include 25 days annual leave + public holidays, 6% employer pension contribution, twice annual promotion opportunities, annual salary review and performance related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, EV car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work scheme, travel season ticket loan, volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities, employee assistance programme and premium Calm app for wellbeing, discounts on gym membership and gift cards for retailers and restaurants.

We offer a safety-first, diverse and inclusive culture. Through the ERM Foundation we support nonprofit organisations and social enterprises that share our commitment to a more sustainable and equitable world. With a robust career framework and 20+ technical communities of global experts, there are great opportunities to advance your career here at ERM.

Application process

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