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Overview
As a key member of the Ports, Coastal and Offshore (PCO) team, you will influence the success of maritime projects by contributing to outcomes which exceed client expectations. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in coastal processes, ecological restoration, and data‑driven decision‑making to guide multidisciplinary teams and inform policy and planning efforts. You will play a key role in supporting the leadership and future direction of the coastal team, providing mentorship to junior team members and supporting business development and bidding, as well as providing technical leadership and project management of deliverables.
Responsibilities
Lead and support projects focused on coastal ecosystem management, shoreline resilience, and climate adaptation. Provide technical leadership and project management for deliverables; mentor junior team members; support business development and bidding; contribute to the future direction of the coastal team and inform policy and planning efforts.
Candidate specification
Essential criteria:
* Master’s degree or PhD in Coastal Science, Marine Biology, Oceanography, Environmental Science, or related field.
* Demonstrable professional experience in coastal research, management, or consulting.
* Proficiency in GIS; knowledge/experience of remote sensing and coastal modelling tools (e.g., Delft3D, SWAN, ADCIRC) advantageous.
* Demonstrated leadership in complex, interdisciplinary projects.
* Ideally chartered with a relevant professional body.
* Familiarity with climate adaptation planning and policy.
Job details
* Location: Southampton, GB
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Work Pattern: Full Time
* Market: Transport
* Discipline: Maritime
* Job Ref: 11228
* Recruiter Contact: Ainsley Anstess
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
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