Job Title:  Senior Marine Ecologist - 12 Month FTC

Package:    Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:      SF19575

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, 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.

The Role
As a Senior Marine Ecologist, you will to 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.. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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 Licenses 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

Essential experience of the Senior Marine Ecologist: 

• 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 

Essential qualifications for the Senior Marine Ecologist:

• 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.

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

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ 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, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Our Benefits:

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)