The National Oceanography Centre, part of the Natural Environment Research Council, is a national research organisation, delivering integrated marine science and technology from the coast to the deep ocean and is one of the top five institutions of its kind in the world.
With sites in Liverpool and Southampton, it is the UK’s leading centre for sea level science, coastal and deep ocean research and technology development. Working closely with its partners and associates it provides capability to meet the needs across the UK marine science community.
The National Marine Facilities Sea Systems group is responsible for the operation and management of two NERC-owned research vessels, the UK National Marine Equipment Pool and the co-ordination, management and support of the NERC Marine Facility Science programme. The NERC Scientific research vessels provide the scientific platforms to support the UK’s oceanographic research programme worldwide.
We are looking to appoint a Project Manager to work within the team to support the delivery of the NERC marine facilities programme, planning, coordinating and managing the marine science projects across the programme.
The post-holder will be based both at the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, as well as working at sea and managing and supporting ship mobilisation periods worldwide. The post holder will be required to provide sea-going support for marine science projects typically up to 45 days per year.
You will hold a relevant engineering degree or equivalent, candidates without a degree who have the relevant experience and background will also be considered. You will have substantial experience in the delivery of marine science and/or marine or earth sciences and an energy, drive and commitment to fulfil the vision and objectives of the organisation to deliver a top quality project management capability to the UK marine science community.
You must be able to work effectively within and often lead multi-disciplinary teams, have excellent communication skills at all levels, and the ability to exercise effective self-reliance and judgement when operating remotely from base.
The role will include periods of travel both within the UK and internationally, and interacting with scientists working at the forefront of research across a broad range of disciplines within the marine and Earth sciences.
If you wish to discuss any of the above please contact Colin Day, Programme Manager on 00 44 (0) 23 8059 6109.
This is a permanent position and the salary is in the range of £26,450 to £29,710 per annum. In addition, the role will attract a daily sea-going allowance for time spent working on board vessels.
NERC provide benefits that include a RCUK pension scheme and generous leave scheme offering up to 30 days leave and a further 10.5 Public/privilege days. Opportunities for further training and development are supported.
