Senior Marine Water & Sediment Quality Specialist

ERM; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a talented individual to join their Marine Ecology team in the UK. The role involves delivering marine water and sediment quality Environmental Impact Assessments for various clients in sectors such as offshore wind and marine engineering. Ideal candidates will possess a BSc or MSc in a relevant field and have over 5 years of experience in marine consultancy, along with knowledge in GIS and project management. This position offers flexible working arrangements and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + public holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Performance-related bonus

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong scientific understanding in marine and freshwater environments.
• Knowledge of chemical oceanography and physical/geophysical oceanography.
• Experience of project management within defined budgets and timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Provide support in writing proposals and contribute to survey design.

Skills

Delivery of WFD compliance assessment

Good knowledge of UK's marine biodiversity

Experience with standard MS Office software

5+ years in marine consultancy

Experience of GIS packages

Public speaking

Education

BSc or MSc in a relevant technical subject

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a talented individual to join their Marine Ecology team in the UK. The role involves delivering marine water and sediment quality Environmental Impact Assessments for various clients in sectors such as offshore wind and marine engineering. Ideal candidates will possess a BSc or MSc in a relevant field and have over 5 years of experience in marine consultancy, along with knowledge in GIS and project management. This position offers flexible working arrangements and numerous employee benefits.