Marine Biologist

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. 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. 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
Planning and undertaking marine biology assessments and producing high quality reports
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
Supervision and management of more junior staff and input to resource planning.
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
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. Significant 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.
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. Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English. 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 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 offer a competitive salary, alongside 27 days holiday per year, private medical insurance and flexible working.
Apply online. Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water and Management Consulting
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