Principal Coastal Scientist NOWOŚĆ

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Overview of the role

Mott MacDonald is one of the global leaders advising a broad range of clients in the planning, design and construction of coastal and offshore infrastructure across an array of size and type. This extends to all stages in the project cycle, from developing innovative coastal erosion business cases and feasibility studies to structural defences and environmental enhancements, and then onto construction supervision. We work across the world including the Caribbean, North America, Middle East, Asia and Africa, as well as in the UK. We strive to ensure we provide our clients with the most sustainable solutions, with the UN Sustainable Development Goals forming the heart of what we do.

As a key member of the Ports, Coastal and Offshore (PCO) team, you will influence the success of our projects by contributing to outcomes which exceed our clients’ expectations. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Coastal Scientist to lead projects focused on coastal resilience, climate adaptation and marine ecosystem management. The successful candidate will bring expertise in coastal processes, shoreline management and evidence-based decision-making to guide multidisciplinary teams and inform policy and business case efforts.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the leadership and future direction of the coastal team, providing mentorship to more junior members of the team and supporting business development and bidding as well as providing technical leadership and project management of deliverables.

Candidate specification

Essential:

• Master’s degree in Coastal Science, Oceanography, or related field
• Experience in Coastal Management in a Consultancy environment
• Demonstrated project leadership
• Strong written communication skills and are comfortable writing reports and delivering presentations
• Familiarity with climate adaptation planning and policy
• Experience in business development, including client liaison and bid preparation
• Chartered with a relevant professional institution such as CIWEM (or equivalent working experience)
• Proficiency in GIS, knowledge/ experience of remote sensing, and coastal modelling tools (e.g., Delft3D, SWAN, ADCIRC) advantageous

Desirable:

• Due to the nature of our work, you may be required to travel overseas for project assignments when required
• With your project management skills and experience you are comfortable networking and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams for project delivery and enjoy building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

As we want the best people for the role, it is available as part time, job share or full time. This is because we recognise that sometimes people are not available full time.

Agile working  

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.