Metocean Analyst Southampton, England
Job description
Date: 17-Mar-2023
Location: Southampton, GB
Company: ABP
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.
Are you an oceanographer with experience in metocean analysis? Are you keen to advance your career in offshore wind?
Do you want to work for a company at the forefront of marine energy assessments?
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 more than 70 years. We know our service excellence is due to our staff and offer a training and development programme focused on continuous learning and career progression.
Discover more about us.
About you
Objectives
Working predominantly on projects for the marine renewable energy sector you will join our team of oceanographers sediment transport specialists, metocean analysts and numerical modelling specialists, who provide oceanographic/metocean support projects from pre-feasibility through to construction. You will be delivering metocean projects, generating, analysing, and reporting oceanographic data to support engineering design.
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 port and coastal developments.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a graduate or those with an initial grounding in oceanography or marine sediment transport who is confident in applying their technical knowledge to the quantification and assessment of oceanographic data. Expertise in numerical modelling would be a significant advantage.
- Delivering metocean assessments
- Contributing to internal research and development initiatives
- Preparing and contributing to the proposal / tendering process
- Project management and client engagement
Requirements
You have:
- Attention to detail and a willingness to apply your scientific knowledge to solve problems
- A background in physical oceanography or marine sediment dynamics
- A degree (and preferred, postgraduate degree) in a relevant discipline
- An understanding of the marine consultancy would be beneficial
You are efficient, highly organised, self-motivated and can work collaboratively. Our projects are highly technical and you will be undertaking:
- Collation and interpretation of marine data and information
- Analysis and presentation of metocean data including use of GIS, MATLAB or other programming / scripting
- Numerical modelling of waves and hydrodynamics
- Report writing, presentation and communication
- Project management
- Written and oral communication with a range of internal and external clients / stakeholders
Location
Our offices are based at Town Quay in Southampton, with fantastic views overlooking Southampton Water. We recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and offer flexible and hybrid working.
Benefits
As well as a generous leave, salary and pension package, we know there is more to life than work. That is why our working practices and benefits are based on supporting your well-being, so you can enjoy your time in and out of work.
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.
