Metocean Engineer & Oceanographer

DNV; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health options

Training opportunities

Flexible working policy

Job summary

Ocean Ecology, now part of DNV, is recruiting for a Metocean Engineer / Oceanographer to deliver coastal, estuarine and nearshore monitoring projects in the UK. You will assist with survey planning, equipment preparation, field deployment and data analysis across diverse marine environments.

The role combines hands-on fieldwork with technical reporting, using instrumentation such as ADCPs, AWACs and tide gauges.

Qualifications

• Degree or above in science, engineering or oceanography, or equivalent experience.
• Industry experience in metocean or marine engineering roles preferred.
• Hands-on deployment of metocean instruments in coastal/offshore environments.
• Experience with fieldwork and vessel operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, test and maintain oceanographic equipment.
• Mobilise and deploy instrumentation in coastal and offshore environments.
• Conduct tidal current, wave and water quality monitoring surveys.
• Process and quality-check environmental datasets for reporting.
• Support vessel operations and field campaigns; assist with mooring installation and maintenance.
• Prepare technical reports and survey summaries; ensure compliance with QHSE procedures.

Skills

Metocean engineering

Oceanography

Fieldwork

Data analysis

Coastal environments

Education

Science/Engineering/Oceanography degree

Tools

ADCPs

AWAC

RTK GNSS

Data loggers

Telemetry systems

Job description

Ocean Ecology, now part of DNV, is recruiting for a Metocean Engineer / Oceanographer to deliver coastal, estuarine and nearshore monitoring projects in the UK. You will assist with survey planning, equipment preparation, field deployment and data analysis across diverse marine environments.

The role combines hands-on fieldwork with technical reporting, using instrumentation such as ADCPs, AWACs and tide gauges.