Aquatic Assistant Ecologist

Adler & Allan; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy based in Wokingham is seeking an Aquatic Ecologist to conduct ecological assessments, process aquatic samples, and manage projects. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of ecological consultancy experience, a degree in an environmental subject, and strong communication skills. This hybrid role requires flexibility for travel across the UK. The company promotes diversity and equal opportunities in its hiring practices.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in ecological consultancy.
• Understanding of industry survey techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant aquatic legislation.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Membership of an environmental professional body.
• Previous commercial and/or regulatory experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological site assessments of aquatic fauna and flora.
• Process aquatic samples and perform analyses.
• Respond to environmental incidents and conduct assessments.
• Provide ecological advice to clients.
• Manage own workloads for successful project delivery.
• Lead small survey teams.

Skills

Ecological consultancy experience

Knowledge of survey techniques (fish, macroinvertebrates)

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility in travel

Driving licence

Education

Degree in environmental subject

Higher degree in Aquatic Ecology or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Wokingham/Hybrid. We are seeking an Aquatic Ecologist to provide aquatic ecological support to existing and new projects and provision of ecological services to the Group.

Responsibilities

• To undertake ecological site assessments of aquatic fauna and flora and complete associated report writing;
• Process aquatic macroinvertebrate samples and perform analyses for macroinvertebrates (RICT 2, BMWP, ASPT, WHPT);
• To be reactive and respond to environmental incidents, complete the fieldwork necessary to enable a professional ecological impact assessment to be completed with report writing;
• Provide advice to the wider Group and clients on potential ecological impacts on emergency and/or planned works;
• Authoring reports, devising monitoring strategies and working within multi-disciplinary teams to provide specialist input;
• Lead small survey teams including macroinvertebrate, RCA and electrofishing surveys, whilst supporting large scale surveys;
• Assist business development and marketing;
• To support the wider Water & Ecology team with general project delivery;
• Prepare quotes for small scale projects;
• To project manage their own workloads to ensure a successful and profitable delivery;
• Successfully manage medium sized projects or multiple small scale projects.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in the ecological consultancy, with a particular emphasis on the aquatic environment;
• An understanding and experience of the industry survey techniques including fish and macroinvertebrates;
• Knowledge of legislation relating to the aquatic environment and its implementation, particularly the Water Framework Directive;
• Good personal time management, communication skills with internal and external clients and team members locally and nationally;
• Willingness to learn new skills and to be flexible in terms of travelling and working hours as projects can be distributed across the UK;
• Qualified to degree level in an environmental subject and have substantive experience in an aquatic ecology role;
• Higher degree in Aquatic Ecology or related discipline would be an advantage;
• Membership of an environmental professional body;
• Previous commercial and/or regulatory experience would be desirable;
• Conversant with Microsoft Word and Excel, and wider experience of scheduling / programming using specialist computer programs where appropriate would be an advantage;
• A full UK driving licence.

Additional information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.