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Metocean Proposal Specialist - Fugro

Metocean Proposal Specialist needed for an exciting opportunity to support a newly merged and growing commercial team in the offshore energy transition sector based in either Portchester or Wallingford. Compiling winning quotes and tenders to secure metocean data analysis work together with business development. Corresponding with clients in Europe and Africa as well as colleagues in the regional Fugro offices in both Asia and the Americas. Fugro places an emphasis on working with clients on a consultative basis so a strong technical knowledge paired with commercial experience is pre-requisite to this role.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing quotes and tenders as well as providing technical input to multi-entity proposals for metocean measurement surveys and real-time monitoring systems.
• Develop business opportunities in Europe and Africa for metocean studies.
• Liaise with technical specialists in the metocean survey team.
• Keep in regular contact with the Metocean Buoys team in the UK and Norway
• Fugro geoconsulting teams in Europe and Africa

Typical day:

• Analyse client requests and engage with clients.
• Prepare quotes and tenders for metocean desktop studies.
• Prepare costs, margin and schedules.
• Ensure all relevant documents are communicated to the clients and all questionnaires are completed as well as reviewing Terms & Conditions.
• Attend client meetings, both internal and external.
• Keep up to date with industry, competitor and applicable scientific news and developments plus attend selected conferences.
• Support marketing activities.

Requirements:

• MSc level qualification in offshore metocean, environmental, survey or engineering and professional experience of metocean data analysis, criteria derivation and/or modelling in support of commercial applications.
• Experience of tendering and/or commercial activities.
• Organised, able to prioritise, strong attention to detail, conscientious and showing initiative
• Competent IT skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in an additional language is desirable.

For further information please visit >Fugro Careers - Workday (myworkdayjobs.com)

by Georgia Smith

Senior Hydrographic Surveyor - EGS Australia Office

CAT A / Senior Hydrographic Surveyor – Base Salary 120-150 AUD p.a. depending on experience plus uplifts.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Surveyor to join our dynamic team in Henderson, WA.
AHSCP Level 1 is preferred and be willing to relocate our head office. Typically work would be onsite for 90-120 days a year and in the office. Site work is currently 40% offshore and 60 % inshore all-around Australia and occasionally overseas. Multibeam work accounts for over half of our surveyors workload with UXO, Geophysics, ROV Support and Geotech Support making up the remainder.

Equipment we use is cutting edge with Applanix, Kongsberg, Reson, Edgetech etc. Opportunities are available to branch out into Project Management, Survey Engineering or Geosciences. The office environment is relaxed, with flexible start/end times available. The role will also potentially include: Coxswain’s training/sea time on EGS Survey Launch, UAV training/certification, CPD opportunities, networking, attendance to Hydro and Subsea events is actively encouraged.

More details below:
EGS Survey Pty Ltd are searching for experienced hydrographic surveyors to join the team. The successful candidate will be involved with both site and office work working
on projects globally in both the inshore and offshore environment. The surveyor is primarily responsible for the quality control in computation and logging of geospatial data and subsequent processing and reporting. As an experienced surveyor, you will be involved with all aspects of a project to include; tendering, survey planning, vessel mobilisation, equipment calibration/verification, survey acquisition, data QC, data processing, processing QC and final reporting. Working in small survey teams on complex projects, surveyors will:

• be responsible for acquisition of high quality MBES bathymetric data
• involved in acquisition of other geophysical equipment (side scan sonar, subbottom profiler, magnetometer, multi-channel seismic, CPT, Vibrocore and grab
sampling)
• Surface and Subsea Positioning (USBL)
• work closely with the engineering department to assist in troubleshooting of any equipment related issues.
Experience in online QC to ensure that the data is meeting client specifications is essential.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 
• A commitment to safe work practices and is willing to embrace the EGS
Management System and policies.
• Able to operate as the onboard lead surveyor
• Be able to plan and organise daily survey activities onboard the survey vessel
• Calibrating and operating of all survey equipment.
• Processing and reporting activities for the projects they undertake.
• Project coordination to assist management.

Authorities

· Instruct all EGS junior personnel in operations and Management System application.

Practical Skills: 
• Sound experience in hydrographic surveying in support of the EGS business line.
• Demonstrate competence developing and maintaining sound co-worker relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Requirements
• University degree in Hydrography or a closely related marine/survey discipline.
• Experience with following software: QINSY, Qimera, Caris,
• Experience with following Equipment: Kongsberg/Reson MBES, RTK, Total Station, Sonardyne/Kongsberg USBL
• Willing to relocate to EGS office in Henderson, WA
• Site work rotations can be as short as a few days but also up to 6 weeks, therefore the ability to work away from home for long periods is essential.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work well under pressure in a team environment.
• Current medical, BOSIET/FOET certificates are an advantage.

Please send your CV and covering letter to email: [email protected]

by Dan Levett

Senior Geodesy Specialist - UK Hydrographic Office

Location: Taunton, South West

Salary: £33,287 pa

Hours: Full time, part time, job share, flexible working

Contract: Permanent

Does the process of making hydrographic data useable and accessible to a wide range of maritime customers interest you?

Do you have the expertise to deliver technical geodetic advice to a range of stakeholders and members of the maritime community?

About UKHO

The UKHO is a leading centre for hydrography, providing marine geospatial data to inform maritime decisions. We work with a wide range of data suppliers and partners to support maritime navigation, safety, security and marine development around the UK and worldwide.

The role

You will join the Geodesy & Tides section of the Terrestrial Science Team, within the Scientific Analysis Group; a centre of excellence, responsible for the provision of advice to UKHO, the MOD and the maritime community on matters relating to tides and geodesy. The geodesy and tides databases are used across the UKHO and the data is used in a variety of UKHO products.

We are looking for a supportive team player who is also able to work with a high level of autonomy and responsibility. You will have strong analytical skills and the ability to work methodically in order to solve technical issues. You will also have the confidence to engage with a range of customers and stakeholders. An in-depth knowledge of geodesy, geodetic reference systems, map projections and geodetic theory is equally important.

To find out more and apply please click on this link.

Closing date: 4:55 pm on Sunday 13th February 2022.

UKHO embraces diversity and promotes inclusion and equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident employer, which includes offering a guaranteed interview to candidates with disabilities, providing they meet the minimum selection criteria.

by Dan Levett

Deputy Head of Hydrography, EGS

An exciting opportunity exists at EGS to join our Survey Department as Deputy Head of Hydrography. You must be an experienced and dedicated professional prepared to be involved in both office and site work, you will have knowledge of data acquisition, processing and reporting. Applicants must have a relevant first or second degree/diploma in Hydrography / Surveying and at least three, preferably five years’ relevant practical experience. Working knowledge of QINSy, SIS, POSMv for acquisition and POSPac, Caris and Global Mapper is highly desirable.

You will be based at our office in Bordon, Hampshire and will work full-time on projects in the UK and worldwide. You will be involved in survey planning, mobilisation/demobilisation, acquisition, processing and reporting. Possessing good interpersonal and communication skills along with experience of motivating and managing a team of surveyors. You should possess good analytical skills and the ability to identify and solve problems.

EGS offers a competitive remuneration package based upon experience together with a professional, friendly and COVID compliant and hybrid working environment.

You will be part of a hard-working and dedicated team involved in complex marine survey projects in the Renewables, Oil and Gas, Utilities and Cable Route sectors.

You must live within or be willing to relocate to a commutable distance of the EGS office in Bordon, Hampshire.

To apply for this position please send your CV to [email protected]

by Dan Levett

Events Executive, IMarEST

Responsible to: Events Manager

Responsible for: None

Salary: £25-27k, based on experience, with generous employee benefits package

Base: London (with support for flexible / hybrid working)

Term: Permanent

The Role

Do you have experience working in delivering virtual and in-person events? Do you possess great organisational skills? This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and ambitious events professional to join the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) to support the development and delivery of the Institute’s events programme across existing and emerging maritime and marine areas – all in support of our vision of a world where marine resources and activities are sustained, managed and developed for the benefit of humanity.

The IMarEST events programme includes, but is not limited to: digital, physical & hybrid international technical conferences, lectures, panel discussions, roundtables, workshops, training events, the IMarEST Annual Dinner, the IMarEST Annual Conference, the biennial European International Submarine Races, a Fellows event programme and the IMarEST Prestige Lecture Series. Much of these are broadcast or recorded for IMarEST TV, the Institute’s video content platform.

The IMarEST events programme is a key way in which we support the Institute’s charitable purposes, engage the IMarEST membership and wider audiences, and raise the profile of the Institute around the world.

During the pandemic we have actually increased the reach, impact and revenue from our events. This role, as a key part of the Events function, will help in continuing this trend, with responsibility for the direct planning and delivery of IMarEST events, be they digital, hybrid or physical; as well as working closely the Institute’s partners, volunteers and internal teams, and other stakeholders, including supporting organisations and sponsors.

Main Responsibilities:

1 Event Planning & Logistics

• Implementation of event project plans ensuring activities are delivered on time and on budget to a high quality.
• Coordination of digital platforms for events (physical/virtual/hybrid), including registration, setting up livestreams of sessions, making arrangements for international speakers to present remotely, setting up and managing virtual participation and networking.
• Support conference committees through planning meetings, and speakers from the time that they commit to speaking through to briefings and evaluating their participation.
• Support day-to-day finance processes and ensure timely payment of event suppliers.
• Liaise with IMarEST content team to ensure the timely submission, review and high-quality publication of any conference proceedings, presentations and recordings and appropriate copyright policies and procedures are in place.
• Liaise, project manage and build relationships with the venues contacts and event contractors, including exhibition builders, caterers, operations & logistics teams and AV teams in the build-up to events.
• Co-ordinate group accommodation and travel bookings.
• Attend events to ensure their smooth running, manage contractors and help with onsite queries.
• Organise the planning and delivery of event feedback surveys and thank-you letters.

2 Event Marketing and Sales

• Support the delivery of the marketing plan for each event ensuring effective development of marketing materials and event collateral, include speaker bios, ensuring it is produced in collaboration with partners or committees and also in line with brand and communications sign off procedures.
• Produce and deliver engaging targeted marketing communications with full compliance with GDPR regulations and following internal sign-off procedures.
• Liaison with marketing team to develop event web listings and digital channels including event apps as appropriate and ensure event web listings and digital channels are updated with relevant event information.
• Work with in-house designer to develop event collateral as appropriate, this may include; flyers, brochures, banners, onsite branding, exhibition manuals, event brochures/programme and delegate packs.
• Implement impactful contra deals with key media, industry and event supporting organisations, ensure sponsor agreements are in place and sponsors and supporting organisations’ needs are met.

3 External Events

• Represent IMarEST at national and international industry events if required.
• Support the IMarEST’s annual exhibiting plan in liaison with the marketing and communications and B2B teams.

Other Responsibilities:

1 Awards and Funding

• This role will also provide wider administrative support to the IMarEST awards portfolio including processing of applications, supporting committees in assessing submissions, working closely with Marking & Communications team to promote the achievements of recipients, including participation in events.

2 The post holder may be required to:

• undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the Institute
• work remotely from home as maybe necessary
• work hours which sit outside of a standard working day
• travel within the UK and internationally as part of the role

The post holder must be legally entitled to work in the UK.

As a term of your employment you may from time to time be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the Institute.

This Job Description is subject to your Contract of Employment which, in the event of conflict, shall take precedence. Your job description may be reviewed and amended in the light of any changes to the Institute as appropriate.

Person Specification

The required skills, qualifications, experience or other attributes needed to carry out the role are identified below. Please be aware that your application will be measured against these criteria.

The selection panel will be looking for clear evidence and examples in your cover letter and/or CV, which support any assertions you make in relation to each of the criteria below.

Qualifications

Hold a relevant degree or professional experience

Knowledge & Experience

• Good knowledge and understanding of organising and supporting a range of events, hospitality and visits, including facilitating digital/virtual and hybrid events.
• Awareness of event tools and techniques; particularly the use of registration systems (e.g. Eventbrite), electronic marketing, website/online, social media and creative/printing, Zoom or other online meeting platforms.

Skills

• Excellent project management, organisational and IT skills
• Time management and ability to prioritise own work in a fast moving environment
• Ability to work within a budget
• Ability to use initiative and creativity
• Good networking and relationship building skills to work with internal and external clients

Personal Attributes

• Ability to form successful client relationships
• Detail orientated with strong administration skills
• Ability to influence staff and volunteers, who may have different priorities, to achieve common goals
• Ability to work flexibly and under own initiative to achieve objectives

How to apply

LinkedIn

If you are interested in this role then please review the full job description and send a CV & covering letter to [email protected] by Sunday 30 January. Applications must include both a CV and covering letter in order to be considered. Interviews expected to take place week of 31 January & 7 February.

by Dan Levett

Proposals Manager vacancy at SAMS Enterprise

Contract: Full Time, Permanent Position

Salary range: £40,322 to £45,361 per annum - starting salary will depend on experience.

Office Location – Malin House, European Marine Science Park, Oban.

The Ideal Candidate:

As a highly motivated business professional, with excellent communication and organisational skills, you will enjoy the challenge of leading on the preparation and submission of commercial tenders and business proposals to facilitate commercial access to our cutting-edge marine science consultancy. You will be experienced in the collation of data and identification of resources to create impactful, winning tenders and proposals. You will be flexible and motivated to understand and deliver to customer requirements.  You will have an impeccable eye for detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

The Role:

You will lead on the development, preparation, pricing and submission of high-quality tenders/bids to secure profitable contracts for SAMS Enterprise. Working with business development, project delivery and research colleagues, you will produce well-crafted responses which fully satisfy client requirements and maintain an enviable conversion rate from enquiry to delivery. You will support and manage internal and external stakeholders involved in each deliverable, making this a varied and challenging opportunity.

With responsibility for the Proposals Administrator, you will coordinate all proposals activity and ensure maintenance of internal governance procedures relating to bid submission and client management.

You will be an integral part of the management team within SAMS Enterprise, supporting development of budgets, business plans and commercial strategy. You will also engage in client facing activity, including attendance at relevant conferences and exhibitions.

You will be a highly skilled, scientifically/technically minded wordsmith with a track record of winning high value, high impact, six figure contracts from public sector, research and innovation and industry clients. You will be pragmatic, practical and diplomatic in developing winning solutions with colleagues and collaborators.

This role sits within SAMS Enterprise, the commercial subsidiary of SAMS.

So, what do we offer in return?

Looking for a change in lifestyle or location? We are based on the beautiful west coast of Scotland – within Argyll & Bute. In addition to your salary, we offer flexible working, a generous remuneration package including pension, holiday allowance, structured career development path, free on-site parking as well as occupational health & wellbeing support. In addition, our employee benefits package includes purchase of additional holidays, technology & smartphones, payroll giving, discounted shopping vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.

Interested?  We would love to hear from you.  If you have queries on the job and would like to talk these through before applying, please email these through, in the first instance, to Mike Spain at  [email protected]

Applicants must apply by CV and cover letter – your letter should outline your experience to date as well as what you can bring to the role.

For further information and to apply for this position online, go to:  https://sams.myciphr247.com/jobsearch.aspx, or email [email protected]  (Job Ref. SE6/21.MS)

Closing date for all applications is 4^th February 2022

Interviews will be held in February

by Dan Levett

Four new roles available with ABPmer

About us
We are ABPmer; a marine consultancy and survey company that specialises in understanding one of the most complex environments on earth. For more than 70 years we have been helping clients sustainably manage, operate and develop in the marine environment. Based in Southampton, our support and advice is used around the world.

About the roles
Such is our reputation for technical ability, professionalism, and service excellence our services are in high demand.

To continue to meet client needs, we are currently looking for experienced specialists to fill the following roles:

• GIS Analyst (full time, permanent)
• Hydrographic Surveyor (full time, permanent)
• Marine and Coastal Process Specialist (full time, permanent)
• Metocean Analyst (full time, permanent)

Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, we offer 26 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), private healthcare, discretionary annual bonus, holiday purchase scheme, and an excellent pension. Learn more about working at ABPmer.

Application
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page on the ABPmer website.

Closing date for applications: 7 January 2022*

* Please note we will close a vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications, so we recommend you apply as soon as possible.

Learn more about the work we do at abpmer.co.uk

by Dan Levett

Partrac are Hiring Multiple Roles – Senior Metocean Engineer, Metocean Engineers, Principle Oceanographer ,Oceanographers, Project Managers & Data Analysts

If you are an experienced oceanographer, metocean engineer, marine project manager metocean consultant or data analyst, with a passion for the marine environment and renewable energy, we want to hear from you. We are growing and need more specialists to join our team, in order to help our clients, plan and execute successful measurements projects offshore.

You will find yourself in a culture that champions continual improvement, openness, and teamwork. If you are on the lookout for new, better ways to do things and want to be supported by a talented team of peers, you will fit right in here.
Current vacancies are:
• Project Manager
• Principal Oceanographer
• Senior Metocean Engineer / Party Chief
• Metocean Engineer / Oceanographic Technician
• Data & Reporting Analysts
• Metocean Consultants
What you’ll get:
Working at Partrac means you are trusted to use your initiative. We will give you the freedom to follow your ideas and to make an impact.
Our company is growing quickly, so there are plenty of opportunities for progression. As we are a market-leading team and well respected in our industry, working with us will be an excellent career move. Some of the benefits our team love include: –
• Working in a market leading team with a high level of industry recognition
• Interesting and varied projects that make a difference.
• A resilient, dynamic working environment.
• A friendly, supportive team.
• Generous holiday allowances.
• Flexible working options.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
Balance is important at Partrac. The metocean department is based in Devon, in the heart of the southwest, within striking distance of Dartmoor and amazing surf beaches a great place to live and work.

To apply:
Please visit https://www.partrac.com/careers for further information.
Or send in your CV and covering letter into [email protected]
– Closing Date 17th January 2022

by Dan Levett

Senior Hydrographic Specialist - UK Hydrographic Office

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Salary: £33,287

Hours: Full time / Part time / Flexible

Contract: Permanent

The remit of the hydrographic team at UKHO is evolving. To support current and emerging requirements UKHO is increasing its hydrographic and bathymetric capability, presenting exciting opportunities for Senior Hydrographic Specialists.

In this key role, you will plan and oversee bathymetric surveys and take ownership of the verification of all bathymetric data (including multibeam and Lidar) received by the UKHO for use in defence specific (and wider UKHO) products and services. As a subject matter expert you will also provide consultancy and training to external organisations and UKHO visitors.

This is a highly analytical role that requires the postholder to be able to examine and verify large quantities of hydrographic data, of varying density and quality. Applicants will require practical experience of bathymetry collection along with competency in the use of a range of bathy processing and archiving software and tools. Adaptability and a willingness to undertake and potentially lead surveying in the field, or lead on development work/projects as and when the opportunity arises are also key requirements for the role.

UKHO is a great place in which to explore your career potential. While our projects are career-defining, the work/life balance that we can offer you is equally exceptional. From flexitime, flexible working, an award-winning office environment and a generous annual leave allowance of 34.5 days including public holidays, the opportunities open to you here are hard to beat.

For more information please click the apply button.

Closing date: 11:55 pm on 19 December 2021.

Apply link: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1755867.

by Dan Levett