Metocean Engineer/Oceanographer

As a Metocean Engineer, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of our metocean campaigns – from planning and mobilisation through to deployment, servicing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and testing oceanographic and metocean equipment.
• Supporting offshore mobilisation and vessel operations.
• Deploying and servicing equipment such as wave buoys, floating LiDAR systems, seabed instrumentation, tide gauges, and wave radar systems.
• Assisting with mooring assembly and maintenance.
• Working in line with ISO accredited management systems and QHSE procedures.
• Working with telemetry, environmental sensors and real‑time monitoring systems.
• Processing and reviewing environmental and survey data.
• Producing technical reports and project documentation that meets legislative, regulatory, client and internal quality standards.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality offshore operations and fieldwork planning.

Key Aspects of the Role

• Offshore operations.
• Practical engineering.
• Ocean science.
• Renewable energy.
• Data and technology.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate or Level 3 qualification or above in science, engineering, electrical or mechanical disciplines, or a degree in an oceanographic‑related subject, or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience.
• Two years’ plus industry experience in a relevant technical or engineering role (preferred).
• Hands‑on experience delivering technical projects, including deployment of metocean instrumentation in coastal and offshore environments.
• Practical workboat experience.
• Fieldwork or marine survey experience.
• A systematic, methodical approach with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, data loggers, and instrument interfaces with satellite/GSM telemetry systems.
• Strong communication skills and confidence to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience preparing risk assessments and method statements.
• Full manual UK driving licence (ability to travel to offshore mobilisation sites as required).

Additional Attributes

• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willing to travel (primarily within the UK and Europe, with occasional further travel).
• Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules driven by vessel availability and weather conditions.
• Positive, proactive and eager to learn.

Benefits

• Working within a market‑leading team with strong industry recognition.
• Interesting, varied projects that contribute to the energy transition.
• A resilient, dynamic and supportive working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays).
• Birthday leave.
• Flexible working options.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.

Location

The role is based at our site on the outskirts of Newton Abbot, Devon, with easy access from Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay – offering an excellent quality of life alongside exciting technical work.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and provide an inclusive and equal working environment. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment in employment.