**About Partrac**

We are a leading metocean provider for the renewables and other coastal and offshore industries. Our expertise lies in delivering high-quality metocean monitoring campaigns to the growing offshore wind industry across Europe, including the floating wind sector, which is rapidly developing.

**Our Team**

We are a fast-growing company that requires specialists to help our clients plan and execute successful projects offshore. Our team is expanding, and we are seeking a Senior Oceanographer / Metocean Engineer / Party Chief to join us in the southwest of the UK.

**Requirements**

• Educated to level 5 or above in science, engineering, electrical, or mechanical disciplines, or a degree in an oceanographic-related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant technical or engineering role.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, data loggers, and instrument interfaces with satellite/GSM telemetry systems.
• Fluent in English (spoken, reading, and writing).
• A full driving license (manual).
• A willingness to travel, predominantly in the UK and Europe, but also further afield as we expand globally.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Take a lead role in the improvement of QHSE systems, survey operations, and the technical capabilities of the metocean team.
• Lead as party chief on project mobilization and servicing of seabed-deployed oceanographic equipment, floating systems, including wave buoys and LIDAR systems, in addition to fixed systems such as wave radar and tide gauges installations.
• Lead and coach metocean engineers to deliver safe and successful site operations.
• Lead the preparation of project documentation in line with legislation, industry best practice, client requirements, and our own high standards.
• Excel in communication with clients and subcontractors.
• Complete accurate survey operation reports to a high standard.
• Experience in the practical delivery of technical projects, including equipment knowledge, and experience of the deployment of metocean instrumentation in coastal and offshore regions.
• Experience of working from various platforms, such as ports/quays/small workboats/multicast/anchor handling vessels/offshore installations, etc.

**What We Offer**

• Interesting and varied projects that make a difference.
• Regular training and professional development.
• Generous holiday allowances.
• Flexible working options.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Medical Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

**Work-Life Balance**

We value work-life balance at Partrac and offer hybrid working opportunities. Our location in the southwest of the UK provides an enviable setting, close to Dartmoor, numerous beaches, and rugged coastlines.