Type: Permanent, full time
Closing date: 16 April 2025
Location: Southampton / hybrid working
Are you experienced in metocean analysis?
Do you want to be a part of the Net Zero revolution in marine renewable energy generation?
Are you keen to advance your career in offshore wind?
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.
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 four years’ relevant marine experience in a consultancy, developer organisation or regulatory background
Our culture and benefits
* Our people: We are a friendly, welcoming team focused 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 flexible 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.
Applications
ABPmer is part of the Associated British Ports Group; please apply via the link below, which will take you to the ABP website:
We understand that our success flows from the skills, knowledge and experience of the people who work here; that’s why we invest in personal development and well-being.
ABPmer provides marine consultancy support to organisations around the globe; for over 70 years we have been advising clients and undertaking applied research.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to service excellence.
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