Metocean Engineer/Oceanographer in Heathfield

Are you passionate about the ocean, offshore technology, and the future of renewable energy? At Partrac, we work at the intersection of oceanography, engineering and offshore operations, delivering the metocean data that helps shape major offshore wind and marine infrastructure projects. From floating wind farms in deep ocean waters to coastal monitoring campaigns and cutting‑edge offshore instrumentation, our work supports some of the most exciting developments in the global energy transition.

The Role

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. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

This role combines:

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

This role offers genuine variety – combining technical workshop activity, offshore operations and collaborative project work.

About You

We’re looking for a practical, motivated metocean engineer/oceanographer who enjoys working with specialist equipment and thrives in a dynamic, project‑driven marine environment.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with:

• 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 the 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).

You’ll also need to be:

• 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.

Why Join Partrac and the Venterra Group

At Partrac, you’re trusted to use your initiative and encouraged to make a real impact. You’ll have the freedom to contribute ideas, the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, and the support to continuously develop your skills. You’ll be joining a culture that champions quality, continual improvement, openness, teamwork and personal development.

Benefits include:

• 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.
• 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.

About the Venterra Group

The Venterra Group is a dedicated wind energy services group at the forefront of driving the clean energy transition. Venterra engineers build and support the operations of major wind developments around the world by providing specialist, technical and comprehensive services at every stage of the project lifecycle. The Venterra vision is to become the global services champion and strategic partner supporting the wind industry’s rapid expansion. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and know that getting this right is critical for us to live and uphold our organisation’s values. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. 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.