With the UK tides able to provide 12% of the country's electricity demand, my clients vision is to enable tidal energy to be a valued part of the renewable energy mix and to have a tangible impact on climate change, promoting clean oceans. It is the only form of renewable energy that is predictable – it has four peak power periods during the day, every day, 365 days a year, guaranteed. It doesn’t rely on weather conditions either. As an Environmental Scientist, you will be responsible for planning and consenting projects or achieving the pre-requisite conditions for successful tidal projects. You will be conducting research, assessments, and analyses to evaluate the impact of human activities on the environment using the latest acoustic and analytical methods.
The Person:
Environmental Assessments-
- Conduct field surveys and assessments to evaluate the environmental impact of proposed projects.
- Analyse data related to air quality, water quality, soil composition, and biodiversity.
- Collect and analyse environmental data using various tools, instruments, and laboratory techniques.
- Interpret data to identify trends, assess environmental risks, and make recommendations for mitigation.
- Manage the planning conditions for our projects and all the environmental and metocean data being collected in the datacentre
- Be conversant in the use of GIS mapping tools and data science tools such as within Python and use of AI to recognise species.
- Stay informed about local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Ensure that projects comply with relevant environmental laws and standards.
- Prepare detailed environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and environmental impact statements (EIS).
- Present findings and recommendations to internal teams, clients, and regulatory authorities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, planners, and policymakers, to integrate environmental considerations into project planning and execution.
- Work with external stakeholders, such as community groups and government agencies, to address environmental concerns.
- Stay current with advancements in environmental science and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for environmental challenges.
- Propose and implement research projects to expand the company's knowledge base.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in environmental assessments, data analysis, and fieldwork.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in relevant software tools and GIS applications is a plus.