Marine environmental Consultant

Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC); Dunbar; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) in Dunbar seeks a Marine Environmental Consultant to conduct assessments, support marine mammal mitigation projects, and provide technical advice to clients across diverse marine industries. This full-time, on-site role leverages strong environmental science and regulatory knowledge.

You will prepare and review reports, contribute to EIAs, ensure environmental compliance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop mitigation strategies aligned

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Environmental Science and marine ecology; apply scientific principles to consulting projects.
• Experience in Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Consulting, including project scoping, data analysis, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Report Writing and communicating complex environmental information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of logistics, Environmental Compliance, relevant marine regulations, and industry standards; experience supporting clients in meeting regulatory obligations.
• Degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, or related discipline; postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• Experience in marine or coastal environments, ideally with exposure to marine mammal mitigation or offshore industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills; on-site collaboration with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Competence with GIS and data analysis tools; willingness to ongoing professional development.
• Good ethics, morals, and principles essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review reports for clients across a broad range of marine industries.
• Contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and ensure regulatory compliance on projects.
• Analyze environmental data and participate in project planning and risk assessments.
• Support the development of mitigation strategies aligned with OSC standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical advice to clients and communicate complex information clearly; participate in fieldwork when required.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives within OSC.

Skills

Environmental science

Marine ecology

Report writing

Regulatory knowledge

GIS

Teamwork

Project management

Fieldwork

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Marine Science degree

Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)

Tools

GIS

Data analysis packages

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) is a technology-focused marine science company providing environmental services worldwide, with particular expertise in marine mammal mitigation and associated personnel and equipment. OSC works with a diverse range of clients, including Defense, Oil & Gas, Decommissioning, Geophysical, Pipeline and Cable Laying, Marine Renewable Energy, Dredging, Civil Engineering, Aquaculture, Hydrographic, consultancies, recruitment agencies, media, academia, government, and other marine industries. The company is driven by core values of continuous learning, staff development, innovation, quality over quantity, attention to detail, workplace safety, and strong investment in technological research and development (R&D). OSC offers a dynamic culture where team members are encouraged to reach their full potential while delivering robust scientific advice that supports wise decision-making in marine environments.

Role Description

The Marine Environmental Consultant will be a full-time, on-site team member based in Dunbar. This role involves conducting marine environmental assessments, supporting marine mammal mitigation projects, and providing technical advice to clients across a broad range of marine industries. Day-to-day activities include preparing and reviewing reports, contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), ensuring environmental compliance on projects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The consultant will analyze environmental data, participate in project planning and risk assessments, and support the development of mitigation strategies aligned with OSC’s standards and regulatory requirements. The role also includes client communication, participation in fieldwork where required, and contributing to research and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Environmental Science and marine ecology, with the ability to apply scientific principles to practical consulting projects;


• Experience in Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Consulting, including project scoping, data analysis, and preparation of technical documentation;


• Proficiency in Report Writing and communicating complex environmental information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences;


• Knowledge of logistics, Environmental Compliance, relevant marine regulations, and industry standards, with experience supporting clients in meeting regulatory obligations;


• Degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualification is advantageous;


• Experience working in marine or coastal environments, ideally with exposure to marine mammal mitigation or offshore industries;


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines;


• Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work on-site and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders;


• Competence with relevant software tools (e.g., GIS, data analysis packages) and willingness to engage in ongoing professional development;


• Good ethics, morals, and principles essential.