Principal Marine Scientist

RPS is an established leader in delivering offshore and coastal marine environmental science projects, and are leaders in the offshore wind development sector. With 5,000 employees across 125 countries, we are a global organisation with a connected outlook and approach. Our project teams work across geographies to support our clients’ consenting and environmental assessment needs across the globe.

We have been working in the offshore wind sector since the inception of the industry, having been selected as the lead consultant for the sector’s major “firsts”. These include Scotland’s largest offshore wind farms, the Berwick Bank and Marr Bank Projects, and Australia’s first offshore wind project, Star of the South. We are looking to continue that trend in NZ, working with some high-profile clients in South Taranaki. The renewables industry is growing, and we already have several offshore wind projects in our pipeline throughout Australia Asia Pacific.

Are you ready to join us and be part of the growth of the renewables sector in New Zealand?

If so, we have an opportunity for a talented and passionate Technical Director or Principal Marine Scientist to partner with our clients and spearhead our New Zealand offshore wind projects. You’ll be part of a deeply experienced, multi-disciplinary Australian Place & Environment team.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

Reporting to the General Manager - Victoria and New Zealand you will be responsible for delivery of our existing portfolio of work, business development, project leadership, and commercial management of approvals and marine survey projects. Key to your success is collaborating with clients to get to the heart of their needs, and with RPS’ technical disciplines to craft and deliver solutions that solve our clients’ challenges.

**YOUR IMPACT**

**Leadership**
- Accountability for the profitability and performance of the practice area
- Manage a growing team of environment, marine, approvals and planning professionals
- Maintain a strong team culture and teamwork
- Driving staff engagement through access to career development opportunities, learning and development, work-life balance and authentic communication
- Managing effective performance management including annual reviews, feedback, discipline,
- Strategy & business development
- Drive continue growth in the team and lead local strategy
- Be part of the national strategic development initiatives

**Project leadership**
- Acting as a project director and/or project manager for major and strategic projects so that projects are delivered to budget and client satisfaction
- Leading proposal development
- Overseeing project delivery risk; including preparing and communicating treatments where required

**ABOUT YOU**

You will hold Tertiary qualifications in marine biology, marine science or related discipline with fifteen years’ professional experience.

You will also have:

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience with ESIA and IFC standards.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the Resource Management Act
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex marine infrastructure projects to client satisfaction, scope, budget and quality.
- Direct stakeholder management experience with affected communities.

**WHAT’S ON OFFER**

Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a team of dedicated and pragmatic environmental experts. RPS offers many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being:

- Flexible/Hybrid work arrangements
- Professional Membership p.a. reimbursement
- Paid Parental and Partner Leave.
- $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance p.a.
- Defence Reservist Leave
- Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme + Salary Packaging;
- Professional and Technical Development Programs including Study Assistance and eLearning etc
- Active Social Clubs, Employee Assistance Program, Service Recognition and more++

**ABOUT US**

Founded in 1970, RPS is a leading global professional services firm. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value by solving problems that matter to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. In the Australia Asia Pacific region, we have more than 1,000 staff across 25 offices.

Globally, we are a leader providing of environment services to the offshore wind, renewables and infrastructure sectors.

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