Job Purpose

To work closely with an established delivery team and research colleagues to connect SAMS research knowledge and expertise in the marine environment to commercial and regulatory sectors.

The Role

The role will require project management and delivery, customer account management, quality assurance, opportunity generation and, when requested, tender preparation. You will report to the Senior Project Manager and work alongside a dedicated project management team and business development colleagues. Training and guidance will be provided, where required.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a consultant with a background in marine science who is able to deliver across a number of areas within the [Employer hidden] consultancy, but experience in marine social licencing or blue carbon would be of particular interest. Ideally, you will be educated to postgraduate level in marine/environmental sciences as well as have relevant work experience as a project manager/consultant where you will utilise your experience to carry out marine environmental consultancy duties. As a highly motivated self-starter with excellent communication and organisational skills, you will enjoy the challenge of working at the interface of scientific research, industrial challenges and evidence-based policymaking.

Full Job Description

Download: Marine Environmental Consultant / Project Manager SE3/22.MH

Interested?

We would love to hear from you. For general enquiries about the position please contact: Mark Hart ([contact hidden])

Applications must include CV and Cover Letter and should be sent electronically to [contact hidden] quoting Job Ref 'SE3/22.MH' in the subject heading.

Closing date for applications is 19th December 2022 – Interviews will be held by mid-January 2023.

About us

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has been delivering independent marine science since 1884. Based in Oban, 150 staff are working for healthy and sustainably managed seas and oceans through world-class marine research, education and engagement with society. Learn more about us…