Aquatic Ecologist

Adler & Allan; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an Assistant Aquatic Ecologist to provide ecological support for various projects. The role involves conducting site assessments, analyzing samples, and advising clients on ecological impacts. Candidates should have a degree in an environmental subject and experience in aquatic ecology. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Company pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Medicash Plan covering dental and medical treatments

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee assistance program

Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in ecological consultancy, especially in aquatic environments.
• Understanding of legislation related to aquatic environments.
• Membership of a professional environmental body is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological site assessments and complete related reports.
• Process and analyze aquatic macroinvertebrate samples.
• Advise on potential ecological impacts of projects.

Skills

Ecological consultancy

Survey techniques for fish and macroinvertebrates

Time management

Communication skills

Flexibility regarding travel

Education

Degree in environmental subject

Higher degree in Aquatic Ecology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Aquatic Ecologist / Consultant Aquatic Ecologist

Location: South East - Hybrid

Type: Permanent, Full-time

We offer a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and company benefits. In this role, you will provide aquatic ecological support for existing and new projects, offering ecological services to the Group. The role involves consultancy expertise across all freshwater ecology disciplines, including sampling, identification, and interpretation of macroinvertebrates in freshwater habitats. While we are ideally seeking a consultant, we are open to considering other grades.

More About The Role

1. Conduct ecological site assessments of aquatic fauna and flora, and complete related reports.
2. Process and analyze aquatic macroinvertebrate samples using methods such as RICT 2, BMWP, ASPT, WHPT.
3. Respond to environmental incidents, perform necessary fieldwork, and compile ecological impact assessment reports.
4. Advise the Group and clients on potential ecological impacts of emergency and planned works.
5. Author reports, develop monitoring strategies, and collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams to provide specialist input.
6. Lead small survey teams for macroinvertebrate, RCA, and electrofishing surveys, supporting larger surveys.
7. Assist in business development and marketing efforts.
8. Support the wider Water & Ecology team in project delivery.
9. Prepare quotes for small-scale projects.
10. Manage workloads to ensure successful and profitable project delivery.
11. Manage medium-sized or multiple small-scale projects effectively.

About You

1. Experience in ecological consultancy, especially in aquatic environments.
2. Understanding of survey techniques for fish and macroinvertebrates.
3. Knowledge of legislation related to aquatic environments, particularly the Water Framework Directive.
4. Strong time management, communication skills, and ability to work with internal and external clients both locally and nationally.
5. Willingness to learn new skills and flexibility regarding travel and working hours across the UK.
6. Degree qualification in an environmental subject with substantial experience in aquatic ecology.
7. Higher degree in Aquatic Ecology or related discipline is advantageous.
8. Membership of a professional environmental body.
9. Previous commercial or regulatory experience is desirable.
10. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with specialist computer programs is a plus.
11. Full UK driving license.

What We Can Offer You

1. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay and leave.
2. Company pension scheme.
3. Life assurance (4x salary).
4. Medicash Plan covering dental, medical, and therapeutic treatments, with options to include dependants.
5. Refer a Friend scheme.
6. Employee assistance program, including GP access and mental health support.
7. Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays.
8. Training and career development opportunities.

About Us

At Adler and Allan Group, we are environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while supporting business growth. Our diverse team delivers top-tier environmental, energy, and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is to safeguard the environment, minimize operational disruptions, and help clients achieve sustainability goals.

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion, embracing equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. If you need support with your application, please let us know.