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À propos de Ecosphère

Ecosphère is a consultancy and engineering firm focused on nature and sustainable development. With 35 years of expertise in applied ecology, Ecosphère uses its technical and scientific knowledge to incorporate biodiversity into public and private policies. The company operates in France with over 200 employees, offering a variety of services, including ecological audits, regulation-related studies, management plans, construction monitoring, geospatial services, biodiversity consulting, and more.

For over 10 years, Ecosphère has been involved in offshore activities through its subsidiaries TBM (Remote Sensing and Marine Biology), national leader for underwater cables, and SOMME (Multi-Modal Environmental Monitoring). These companies are specialized in all marine compartments and project stages, such as risk assessments, marine fauna and megafauna studies, regulatory filing, ecological monitoring, and research programs. Ecosphère also runs the Migratlane program for bird monitoring along the Atlantic coast for the French Biodiversity Agency (OFB). Additionally, Ecosphère has created a consortium (ERWC) with other European research offices (Waardenburg Ecology, Oikon, NCC) to advance renewable energy and wildlife protection in Europe. The ERWC network includes key ecological consulting firms from Europe, employing nearly 500 experts to ensure the highest standards in sustainable development.

POSITION

We are seeking a manager for our Offshore activities in France and Europe to support our growing presence in this sector. As part of an experienced team, you will work with our Marine division and in close collaboration with the company's management. Your role will focus on leading the Offshore business, both commercially and operationally. You will also contribute to the definition of marketing and technical strategies.

Your key responsibilities will include :

• Coordinating market monitoring, responding to call for tender, and relationship with clients.
• Keeping track of regulatory and institutional developments related to Marine Renewable Energies, especially offshore wind energy.
• Representing Ecosphère at national and international conferences, trade shows, and professional organizations (such as France Renouvelables).
• Leading multidisciplinary teams from various company divisions (Marine, Terrestrial, etc.).
• Supervising studies and ensuring quality control.
• Developing the specialized service for marine megafauna studies (aerial and boat observations, radar, acoustics, telemetry, statistical data processing, etc.) related to offshore wind projects.
• Managing communication with partners, especially within the ERWC consortium.
• Reporting regularly to management on business development and project progress.

PROFILE & SKILLS

• Master's degree in marine ecology, marine biology, oceanography, or related fields.
• Significant experience (at least 5 years) in marine studies, particularly in offshore activities, within a consultancy firm, a renewable energies developer, or a research service on marine renewable energies.
• Deep knowledge of marine ecosystems, marine megafauna, and marine renewable energies.
• Familiar with the offshore wind energy sector in France and, ideally, in Europe, as well as renewable energy regulations.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and projects.
• Knowledge of regulatory and institutional challenges in marine renewable energies and offshore wind.
• Ability to represent the company at professional events and maintain client and partner relationships.
• Proven skills in coordinating, supervising, and ensuring quality control of studies.
• Autonomy, rigor, adaptability, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another European language is a plus.
• The position is open to both French and foreign candidates, provided they speak French.

CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS

• A high-responsibility, strategic, and operational role within a recognized group of highly qualified and passionate experts.
• Permanent contract (CDI) with executive status (Syntec classification 3.1).
• Competitive annual gross salary between €48,000 and €60,000, based on experience, plus profit-sharing (average 20% over the last five years) and a personal performance bonus.
• Additional benefits : 7 weeks of holidays or equivalent, flexible working hours, possible remote working, realistic workload management, no weekend or holiday work, meal vouchers, full coverage of health insurance, public transport subsidies, and an attractive salary policy.
• The role involves frequent travel across the company's operational areas. A valid driving license is required.
• Location : As this is a national and European role, the position is flexible in terms of location, with Ecosphère having 17 offices in France. Preferred locations are Brest (29), Plougoumelen (56), Orléans (45), or Saint-Maurice (94).