Metocean Engineer / Oceanographer

About the Position

Metocean Engineer / Oceanographer

We are seeking a skilled Metocean Engineer / Oceanographer to join our team and contribute to coastal, estuarine, and nearshore monitoring projects across the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, testing, and maintaining oceanographic and environmental monitoring equipment.
• Mobilizing and deploying instrumentation in coastal, estuarine, and offshore environments.
• Undertaking tidal current, wave, and water quality monitoring surveys.
• Deploying, recovering, and servicing equipment including ADCPs, current meters, tide gauges, and multi-parameter water quality profilers.
• Supporting vessel operations and fieldwork activities.
• Assisting with mooring assembly, maintenance, and equipment installation.
• Downloading, processing, and quality-checking environmental datasets.
• Analyzing tidal, wave, and water quality data.
• Preparing technical reports, survey summaries, and project documentation.
• Working with telemetry systems, environmental sensors, and remote monitoring equipment.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of monitoring programs and survey campaigns.
• Collaborating with project managers, surveyors, and environmental specialists to ensure the safe and successful delivery of projects.

Requirements

• Degree level qualification or above in science, engineering, electrical or mechanical disciplines, or a degree in an oceanographic-related subject or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience.
• Industry experience in a relevant technical or engineering role (two years’ plus preferred).
• Hands-on experience delivering technical projects, including deployment of metocean instrumentation in coastal and offshore environments.
• Practical workboat and 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.
• Full manual UK driving licence.
• Offshore survival and medical certificates (training can be provided).
• Powerboat qualifications (desirable).

We Offer

• Industry competitive salaries commensurate with experience.
• Private health options.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Flexible working policy.
• Genuine variety, combining marine fieldwork, vessel-based operations, environmental monitoring, data analysis, and technical reporting within a dynamic and growing marine consultancy.

About the Company

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Life Sciences

We help our customers in medical devices, healthcare, and aquaculture/ocean industries build trust and transparency across their products, assets, and supply chains. By working with customers to certify medical technologies, support safe and sustainable healthcare practices, and advance responsible aquaculture and ocean stewardship, we help manage risks, meet regulatory demands, and achieve long-term goals. Drawing on deep technical expertise, we partner with customers worldwide to bridge trust gaps between patients, providers, producers, and consumers-driving sustainable results and improved ESG performance.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV and any other required documents through our careers page. Make sure your application is fully completed and tailored to the specific job listing.

Note: Candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Apply now! Application deadline: 11.10.26.

Please note we may close this position earlier in case of finding successful candidates.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.