Senior Marine Consultant

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom BLACK PANDA CONSULTING GROUP INC Full time

Your mission

Role

This is a leadership role. OSC is seeking a Senior Marine Consultant (SMC) to direct and coordinate the team in multiple disciplines and offshore sectors, including, but not limited to, renewables, construction, oil and gas, and provide advice for environmental impact assessments, licencing, equipment specifications, project design and management. The SMC should have extensive prior experience working in the field (minimum two years), and at least five years’ experience within the marine environmental industry, of which one year has been in a leadership role, with a demonstrated track record of successful execution of contracts. Candidates will possess suitable knowledge of the following types of technologies: cameras (RGB & IR), sonars, C-PODs/F-PODs, noise measurement, Passive Acoustic Monitoring (arrays/buoys/static recorders), ADCPs, acoustic releases, buoys, mooring configurations, etc.

The successful candidate will be involved in team coordination, delegation, project management, liaising with and building positive relationship with stakeholders and clients, as well as preparing and submitting tenders and proposals, marine licencing, EIAs, and client reporting.

Your profile

Responsibilities:

  • Provide mitigation advice for offshore industries;
  • Logistics and freight management for offshore projects worldwide;
  • Assist with proposals, tenders, and vendor databases/questionnaires;
  • Quality control and supervision of databases, data collection, and report writing;
  • Contribute to marketing initiatives, preparing marketing literature, social media posts, seeking new work opportunities and contacts/networking;
  • Assist with supervision and management of contractors;
  • Technical, financial, and contractual management to OSC & client requirements;
  • Maintain strong client communication to sustain and develop long-term relationships;
  • Assist in successful project delivery to meet targets and work within budget and programme scope;
  • Develop innovative solutions to O&G and renewable sector challenges through application of novel approaches;
  • EIA, HRA, MMMP, and client report preparation;
  • Line management and mentoring of junior staff.
  • Oversee training and knowledge sharing; and,
  • Development/improvement of company policies and maintaining ISO certification.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Required:

  • Legally permitted to work in UK prior to employment;
  • Excellent communicator;
  • Degree in a relevant discipline ( e.g. marine biology, oceanography, or environmental science);
  • A minimum of two-years’ experience in offshore fieldwork (e.g. MMO/PAM/Environmental Scientist, etc.);
  • At least five years of experience in the marine consultancy sector, one of which is in a leadership position;
  • A demonstrated track record in project management and financial management;
  • Proven experience in managing personnel and teams;
  • Positive and encouraging delegation skills;
  • Excellent written, numerical, and verbal communication skills;
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office programmes ( e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc. );
  • Able to work on own initiative and prioritise effectively, achieving results against tight deadlines;
  • Genuine interest about the business, and the industry; and,
  • Commercially aware, discreet, and able to handle sensitive information.

Desirable:

  • Knowledge and experience of environmental surveys (e.g. water & sediment sampling);
  • Experience with consultancy in an offshore environmental context;
  • Experience working with O&G, wind, military, and/or tidal sectors in pre/post-consent project delivery;
  • MMO and PAM training;
  • Offshore survival certifications (e.g. BOSIET & medical);
  • Full, clean UK driving licence.

OSC’s core ethos is striving to maintain professional integrity, by building an inclusive and diverse unit. If you do not match the job description, we still encourage your application, as we are open to support your professional development. OSC is expanding rapidly, and we are good at customising roles to reflect individual skills.

OSC is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company offers benefits such as health insurance, remote working, and opportunities for career progression. Personal development is encouraged, and employees may get the opportunity to be involved in company research projects.

Why us?

Position title: Senior Marine Consultant

Type: Full-time, permanent position

Salary: Competitive depending on qualifications and experience

Holiday: 32 days + birthday, incl. public holidays, increasing with service

Benefits: Health insurance, sick pay, hybrid working, etc.

Training: Multiple opportunities for CPD

Location: Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, UK (potential for remote/flexible working)

Start date: TBC

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