Senior Marine Ecologist - FTC

Job Title:

Senior Marine Ecologist - 12 Month FTC

Location:

Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

Role Type:
Fixed Term – Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role : SF19575

Are you ready to be part of the future? At Qineti

Q, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Marine Ecologist at any of our UK sites, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As a Senior Marine Ecologist, you will lead and conduct high profile environmental assessments to support delivery of trials on the MoD estate. This role is ideal for a technical specialist with a strong track record in Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA), marine impact assessment, and experience supporting defence industry clients, including MOD estate, naval infrastructure, and sensitive marine operations.

Day-to-day, you will work in a growing team delivering environmental support across coastal and marine environments which encompass complex consenting, environmental risk, and regulatory compliance challenges.

• Leading and quality assuring HRA (screening, Appropriate Assessment, test of likely significance) for coastal and marine trials, projects, and operations
• Providing senior technical input to marine ecology chapters within Sustainability Appraisals, Marine Licences and HRA
• Designing and overseeing marine surveys (intertidal, subtidal, benthic, fish, marine mammals, and supporting oceanographic parameters)
• Interpreting complex ecological datasets and providing robust, defensible technical conclusions
• Provide specialist ecological advice for defence trial planning, in-water works, vessel operations and sonar/noise impacts
• Building strong working relationships with clients, including the Ministry of Defence, Defence Infrastructure Organisation, Royal Navy, defence contractors, environmental consultants, regulators, and statutory nature conservation bodies in all devolved areas, the Marine Management Organisation, and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee

• In depth knowledge of the CIEEM Competency Framework
• Experience working with or for defence clients (MOD, DIO, Royal Navy, defence contractors)
• Must have completed multiple HRAs, including Level 2 Appropriate Assessments and complex project-level HRAs
• Proven capability in preparing, reviewing, and quality-assuring technical reports
• Extensive experience delivering and leading HRAs for marine or coastal projects

• Relevant degree in Marine Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or other related discipline
• Chartered Environmentalist and/or full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based out of any of our UK Sites.

Qineti

Q operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable Qineti

Q to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Qineti

Q. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a Qineti

Q employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives,…