Marine Field Scientist (Fixed Term)

Description

MARINE FIELD SCIENTIST (3-6 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Marine Field Scientist to join our Ocean Ecology team and support the delivery of marine environmental surveys across the UK and internationally.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the preparation mobilisation execution and reporting of marine surveys supporting offshore renewable energy infrastructure environmental monitoring research and marine licensing projects. The role offers the opportunity to work in a variety of offshore and coastal environments while contributing to the collection of high-quality environmental data.

This role will involve regular survey work away from home in coastal and offshore environments around the UK and overseas. Deployments may range from a few days to several weeks at a time and may involve working offshore for over 100 days per year. Mobilisation may occasionally be required at short notice from locations across the UK or via a designated airport.

Key Responsibilities:

Complete survey documentation and support Project Managers and the wider Survey Team with survey preparation and delivery activities.

Prepare survey equipment consumables and documentation for field operations.

Undertake nearshore coastal and offshore marine environmental surveys throughout the UK and overseas.

Operate and support the maintenance calibration and general upkeep of survey equipment including underwater camera systems benthic sampling equipment positioning systems and water quality profilers.

Report equipment defects non-conformities and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Ensure the safe collection handling storage and return of environmental samples and survey data.

Undertake seabed imagery review and analysis.

WHY OCEAN ECOLOGY

We are a leading marine environmental consultancy providing trusted survey technical and advisory services to organisations shaping and governing the global blue economy. We are part ofDNV a global assurance and risk management company and a leading classification society to the maritime industry enabling us to extend our reach capability and client base across the UK and internationally.

Ocean Ecology sits within DNVs Life Sciences business area bringing together expertise across aquaculture and ocean health healthcare and medical technologies into a focused global platform. Within this we play a key role in delivering independent environmental science and assurance across marine and coastal environments.

Our work is aligned with DNVs purpose to safeguard life property and the environment providing trusted marine environmental services for responsible development and governance.

Responsibilities

WHY APPLY

This role will provide unique opportunities to work in and help shape a growing and dynamic organisation alongside a team of passionate marine scientists. We offer industry competitive salaries commensurate with experience with associated benefits including private health options extensive training opportunities and a flexible working policy.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender religion race national or ethnic origin cultural background social group disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in Marine Biology Marine Science Oceanography Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Valid offshore safety certification (e.g. STCW BOSIET or GWO).
• Valid offshore medical certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and in offshore environments.
• A proactive adaptable and conscientious approach to work.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home for extended periods.

Desirable Requirements:

• Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) and/or Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) certification.
• Experience undertaking marine environmental surveys.
• Experience operating benthic sampling and underwater imaging systems.
• Familiarity with GIS software and thematic mapping.
• Experience of seabed imagery analysis.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

The successful candidate will preferably be based at our Gloucester office; however hybrid and remote working arrangements within the UK will be considered for the right candidate.

Please note that candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Apply now! Application deadline: 10.08.26

*Please note we may close this position earlier in case of finding successful candidates.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1