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Marine Environmental Consultant (Principal / Senior) Location: Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, UK (potential for remote/flexible working) Salary: Competitive, DOE Contract: Full Time, Permanent Benefits: 32 days + birthday, incl. public holidays, increasing with service, Health insurance & sick pay Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) is a technology-focused marine science company involved principally in providing environmental services worldwide. OSC specialises in marine fauna and underwater-sound monitoring, acoustical and statistical modelling, literature reviews, decommissioning and rigs-to-reefs, as well as taxonomic analysis. OSC has a track record for providing environmental monitoring (mitigation for regulatory compliance) and scientific research (field studies and experiments) for a large clientele and range of marine industries. Marine Environmental Consultant About the role: You will have a strong track record of working in offshore sectors, specifically wind, tidal, military, and/or oil and gas, and delivering expertise on environmental impact assessments, licencing, and/or equipment specifications and deployment methods, with prior experience working in the field (minimum 5+ years experience for Principal or 3 years for Senior). Types of equipment suitable candidates will have knowledge of include: buoys, ADCPs, cameras (RGB & IR), echosounders, C-PODs/F-PODs, noise measurement, Passive Acoustic Monitoring (arrays/buoys/static recorders), acoustic releases, etc. The successful candidate will have previous experience (minimum 3-5 years) of project management, liaising with and building positive relationship with stakeholders and clients, as well as preparing and submitting tenders and proposals, marine licencing, EIAs, and client reporting. In addition to this as our Marine Environmental Consultant you will be responsible for: Provide mitigation advice for offshore industries; Technical, financial, and contractual management to OSC & client requirements; Client liaison and stakeholder management; Contribute to tenders and proposals and provide technical text and support to colleagues; Maintain strong client communication to sustain and develop long-term relationships; Assist in successful project delivery to meet targets and work within budget and programme scope; Develop innovative solutions to O&G and renewable sector challenges through application of novel approaches; EIA, HRA, MMMP, and client report preparation; and, Line management and mentoring of junior staff. (Principal / Senior) Marine Environmental Consultant The successful candidate: Required: Legally permitted to work in UK prior to employment; Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. environmental science / marine biology); Experience with consultancy in an environmental sector (5+ years Principal; 3 years Senior); Prior experience with licencing and consenting applications; Experience working with O&G, wind, military, and/or tidal sectors in pre/post-consent project delivery; Offshore fieldwork experience (e.g. MMO/PAM/Environmental Scientist); Prior project management and financial management experience; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Familiarity with Microsoft Office programmes (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams); Able to work on own initiative and prioritise effectively, achieving results against deadlines; Genuine interest about the business, and the industry; and, Commercially aware, discreet, and able to handle sensitive information. Desirable: Knowledge and experience of environmental surveys (e.g. water & sediment sampling); Experience managing personnel and teams; MMO, and PAM training; Offshore survival certifications (e.g. BOSIET & medical); Full, clean drivers licence. OSC is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company offers benefits such as health insurance, remote working, and opportunities for career progression. Personal development is encouraged, and employees may get the opportunity to be involved in company research projects. If you feel you have the skills and experience to be considered for this role, click on apply today forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance. No agencies please