Metocean Engineer​/Oceanographer

About Us:

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.

We’re now looking for a Metocean Engineer / Oceanographer to join our team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants hands-on offshore experience, exposure to advanced oceanographic technology, and the chance to develop within a specialist industry leader.

As part of the Venterra Group, you’ll join a wider network of experts helping deliver the future of offshore renewable energy worldwide.

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, 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.
• Renewable energy.
• 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.

We are looking for someone with:

• 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. If you enjoy finding better ways of doing things and want to be supported by knowledgeable, passionate peers, you’ll feel right at home here.

Our benefits include:

• Working within a market‑leading team with…