Habitat Mapping Specialist

OCEAN ECOLOGY – HABITAT MAPPING SPECIALIST (PLYMOUTH + HOME WORKING OPTIONS)

WHY OCEAN ECOLOGY?

We are a leading marine environmental consultancy specialising in providing survey, technical
and advisory services to organisations delivering and governing the global blue economy. We
recently became part of the Åkerblå Group whose
focus on the health of the marine environment firmly echoes that of our team, clients and
partners. This merger has enabled an exciting expansion of our services and client base
throughout the UK and internationally.

WHY APPLY?

This new role will provide unique opportunities to work in and help shape a growing and dynamic
organisation alongside a team of passionate marine scientists. We offer industry competitive
salaries commensurate with experience, with associated benefits including private health
options, extensive training opportunities, a flexible working policy, Salary Sacrifice Cycle
Scheme and Electric Vehicle Scheme. This position will be based at our Plymouth office offered
with home working options.

HOW TO APPLY?

To apply please submit your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Closing date for
applications: 9th February 2024

HABITAT MAPPING SPECIALIST

You will form part of a team of GIS specialists who are responsible for managing and
interrogating a wide variety of physical and biological datasets to develop seabed habitat maps
for areas throughout UK and international waters. The outputs will inform the design of
environmental sampling programmes undertaken by our field team in intertidal, nearshore, and
offshore areas and will form key components of the technical deliverables provided to our
clients.

We are particularly keen to hear from innovative individuals with an aptitude for developing
and applying novel approaches aimed at standardising, improving and streamlining spatial data
workflows. The role will also offer the opportunity for occasional nearshore and offshore field
work.

The following will be essential to be considered for this post:

• Proficient in the use of ESRI GIS mapping software, preferably ArcPro;
• Experience in reviewing and interpreting acoustic data especially side scan sonar and
  bathymetry data for sampling design and habitat mapping purposes;
• Strong data management skills, with demonstrated experience in metadata handling, data
  mining and archiving;
• Knowledge of UK habitats and species particularly those of conservation interest,
  classification systems and protected/sensitive seabed features;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 applications;
• A minimum of a degree in GIS or an environmental discipline;
• A minimum of 2 years professional or post-graduate experience in consultancy or research.

Desirable skills/experience include:

• Proficiency in processing spatial data (in R, Python, QGIS, or ArcGIS)
• Knowledge of programming (in Python and R) and / or development of web applications (ArcGIS
  Online);
• Post-graduate qualification(s);
• Demonstrable experience in preparing technical and research reports;
• Experience in developing and implementing predictive modelling techniques;
• Demonstrable activity in the publication of peer-reviewed research.