Senior Metocean Consultant (Southampton, Other Operations, GB)

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

About us

We are ABPmer, a marine consultancy and survey company that specialises in understanding one of the most complex environments on earth.

Involved in the offshore wind industry since the start, we have completed assessments for most UK OWFs, along with tidal power and other marine renewable projects here and overseas.

We work across all marine sectors for all kinds of clients, with a diverse portfolio of projects and services; no two projects are the same and no two days are the same.

Known for our technical ability, professionalism, and service excellence, we have been helping clients sustainably manage, operate and develop in the marine environment for 75 years. We know our service excellence is due to our staff and our culture, offering a training and development programme focused on continuous learning and career progression.

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Working predominantly on offshore wind and cable installation projects you will join our team of metocean and numerical modelling specialists, who provide metocean analyses supporting offshore wind from pre-feasibility through to construction. You will be delivering metocean projects, generating, analysing, and reporting metocean data to support engineering design and installation.

You will also be supporting the team in the continual advancement and delivery of our SEASTATES and Weather Downtime Services as well as applying your skills and experience to other types of projects including cables installation, port and coastal developments, and vessel routing.

About you We are looking for a metocean specialist who is confident in applying their technical expertise to the handling and quantitative assessment of oceanographic data. You have an attention to detail, are highly organised, and self-motivated, with excellent report writing and presentational skills. Experience with numerical modelling would be a significant advantage.

You will have skills and experience in:

Metocean analysis and the use of metocean data analysis tools and scripts Generation of operational statistics and extreme value analysis Sourcing, critical appraisal and preparation of oceanographic and meteorological modelled and survey data for metocean projects Use, application and development of data analysis code (e.g. MATLAB, Python) Relevant coastal, estuarine and shelf sea oceanographic processes knowledge and understanding, to inform and underpin assessments Application of quality assurance and checking procedures Production of high quality metocean reports and supporting deliverables

Experience in some or all of the following would also be beneficial:

Numerical modelling preferably using MIKE Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, R or other coding languages Specification (and/or actual execution) of metocean field surveys An appreciation of offshore and coastal engineering and maritime operations Project management

You have:

A degree (and preferred, postgraduate degree) in oceanography, physics, mathematics or other relevant discipline At least 4 years’ relevant marine experience in a consultancy, developer organisation or regulatory background

Why join us?

Our people: We are a friendly, welcoming team focussed on collaborative working. Our culture means you are encouraged to chart your own course to excellence. Our projects: We deliver a diverse portfolio of projects allowing you to apply your expertise to an array of interesting projects and locations. Our flexibility: We understand the importance of a good work-life balance offering generous leave and flexible working arrangements as standard, including hybrid-working. Your career development: We offer a programme of continuous professional development supported by tailored, formal and on-the-job training and mentoring Your benefits: As part of Associated British Ports Group you benefit from a contribution-matched pension plan, private medical and dental insurance as well as paid professional subscription, and a range of discount schemes. Our team is growing: With the Net Zero revolution we continue to grow to meet the high demand for our bespoke services. Join us as we continue our exciting journey.

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels