Senior Marine Environmental Scientist - Fixed Term Contract

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro's global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips.

Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights.

We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently.

But we're always looking for new talent to take the next step with us.

For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further.

For individuals who can take the initiative but work well within a team.

The role

The Fugro Marine Environmental team within the Marine Site Characterisation business line is looking for an experienced and driven Senior Marine Environmental Scientist with a focus on benthic habitats, to join the reporting team based in either our Portchester office or Edinburgh's Heriot Watt University campus on a fixed term contract.

The Marine Environmental team specialises in worldwide environmental site characterisation and environmental monitoring.

The data we collect enables our clients and regulatory organisations to fully understand the effects of developments and activities in the coastal and marine environment.

This is a pivotal role which will include training and mentoring a team of Environmental Scientists, analysing seafloor photographic data collected using AUVs, ROVs and drop-down video, quality control of seafloor photographic data analysis, providing technical input into innovation projects, analysing multi parameters datasets including photographic data, macrofauna data and physico chemical data, producing and quality control of high quality technical reports.

Your key responsibilities will include ensuring work is of the highest standard and quality, training and appraisals, preparation of environmental technical reports utilising mapping software, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.

You will ensure all activities are carried out to company specific standards and are in line with our QHSSE policies.

Who we're looking for

Essential

• BSc or MSc in Marine Science, Environmental Science or relevant equivalent;


• Experience of writing and quality control of habitat assessments;


• Experience of benthic species ID and sensitive habitat assessments;


• Experience in mentoring personnel;


• Good Microsoft Office and GIS capabilities;


• Excellent written and oral communication skills;


• Proven ability to work to deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of intertidal/nearshore/offshore environmental survey techniques;


• Experience of marine macrofauna identification and/or physical and chemical analysis;


• Experience of statistical analysis.

What we offer:

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds.

We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself.

By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you'll be able to do what you do best, better.

Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better.

We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro.

So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude.

But bring your questions and opinions too.

Because to be the world's leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

• Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.


• A comprehensive training package that includes reporting techniques and software training (e.g.
  
  PRIMER, R, GIS).


• Benefits for this role include a competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.


• Discounts portal.


• Competitive offshore day rate allowance for time spent on survey.


• Additional benefits include flexible hybrid working (home/office).


• Option to lease an electric car.


• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.


• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.

Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower.

Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength.

Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not.

Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly.

And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard.

Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro's purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world' - and to each other.

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