Senior Marine Biologist

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Ramboll Group AS Full time

London, Exeter, Corsham, Southampton,Cardiff - with an expectation that occasional site work and office work in other Ramboll UK offices will be required.

We invite you to bring your marine biology skills and experience into play as a member of our Ecosystem Solutions team. You will be key team player in the team, part of a team of biologists/ecologists working on a range of projects spanning several sectors. To succeed in this role you must have an appropriate marine biology post-graduate qualification and be a Member of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management at the appropriate grade. Desirable skills and experience for this role include coastal and offshore bird ecology and/or and assessing underwater noise impacts on mammals.

We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Ecosystem Solutions department

As our new Senior Marine Biologist you will be part of a specialist team including ecologists, nature based solutions specialists and ecotoxicologists delivering work in support of sustainable development, including biodiversity net gain, natural capital accounting and ecosystem services. We are a growing, ambitious and diverse team with a unique integrated approach; the team is dynamic and friendly, delivering work for a range of clients

Our team is small enough that you will get to know everyone and feel you have a significant role to play, big enough that there are people to bounce ideas off and with a range of different specialists and we are doing some interesting work on nature positive/corporate BNG work/renewables. There is an interesting variety of work and opportunity to work with and get to know colleagues in a variety of other environmental disciplines.

Project work will be varied, covering a broad range of projects including:

  • Offshore wind ecological mitigation and enhancements
  • Impacts and dependencies on the marine environment
  • Nature-based solutions

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

  • Planning and undertaking marine biology assessments and producing high quality reports
  • Liaising with regulators
  • Managing small to medium scale projects with input on large scale projects with the support of the marine biology lead
  • Main point of contact with Ramboll project managers, clients, partner organisations and sub-consultants
  • Delivering technical work on complex projects
  • Fee proposal preparation and assisting with client relationship management
  • Supervision and management of more junior staff and input to resource planning.
  • Carrying out such additional duties as may reasonably be required in this role

Your key deliverables over the first 24 months for this role will be:

  • Successful contribution to delivery of marine projects
  • Specialist advice to and successful collaboration with project managers and other Ramboll teams such as impact assessment and marine engineers
  • Client contact and prominent member of the Marine Biology team
  • Contribution to the fields of biodiversity, natural capital, climate and sustainability

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

  • Seven years consulting experience on marine biology projects
  • Appropriate BSc or equivalent qualification with a post-graduate qualification in Marine Biology or comparable subject.
  • Desirable skills and experience for this role include coastal and offshore bird ecology and/or and assessing underwater noise impacts on mammals.
  • Capable of producing clear and concise deliverables to a high technical standard
  • Highly organised and able to work efficiently and effectively to deadlines
  • Good knowledge of relevant environmental/marine legislation
  • An understanding of the UK marine planning system in relation to development and the integration of marine biology
  • Proficient user of MS Office software and ideally ArcGIS
  • Full clean UK driving licence

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: Flexible, collaborative, organised and able to prioritise own workload. Capable of working independently and effectively with in team. Ability to use initiative and think innovatively. Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English. Demonstrate attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Self-motivated, reliable and dedicated individual. Interest in the sustainability agenda and environmental developments in the industry.

Welcome to our Environment & Health division

Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Ramboll is a foundation owned company that is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,500 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

We are Sustainable Society Consultants. By putting Ramboll engineering, designing and consultancy excellence into play, we enable society’s transition to a future that flourishes.

Our expertise contributes to realising a resource efficient society with improved growth opportunities for businesses and better living conditions for people and nature.

We look beyond today for solutions that are innovative and future proof.

We improve the physical environment, strengthen societal cohesion and development, and minimise the negative impacts and environmental degradation related to modern life.

Clients rely on our ability to enable sustainable growth because of our ability to build partnerships based on trust, integrity and professional excellence, and because of our passionate dedication to delivering world-class solutions and driving excellent processes.

Ramboll offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation in the rapidly growing Engineering and Consultancy sector in the UK. We offer a competitive salary, alongside 27 days holiday per year, private medical insurance and flexible working.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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