Aquatic Ecologist — Hybrid Work & Freshwater Restoration

Stantec; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Annual leave buy/sell options

Private medical insurance

Group income protection & life cover

Discounted gym membership

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

Stantec’s Freshwater Aquatic Ecology team is expanding to protect, enhance and restore freshwater environments across the UK and Ireland. We welcome expressions of interest from aquatic ecologists at all grades, from Consultant through to Senior Principal.

You will work on nationally significant, technically challenging projects within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, shaping the future direction of the growing team while delivering sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aquatic Ecology or related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body; chartered status desirable for senior roles.
• Experience undertaking freshwater ecological surveys and assessments.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, planning policy and regulatory frameworks affecting the jurisdictions you work in.
• Experience in freshwater ecology areas such as fish, macrophytes, macroinvertebrates or diatoms.
• Ability to undertake technical reporting and communicate scientific information clearly and accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to project delivery, client relationships and technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Strategic water resource and drought resilience schemes.
• Nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• River restoration and nature recovery initiatives.
• Fisheries and fish passage assessments.
• Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments.
• Freshwater ecological monitoring programmes.
• Hydropower and renewable energy developments.
• Ecological and Environmental Impact Assessments.

Education

Degree in Aquatic Ecology or related discipline

Tools

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LEAFPACS

Job description

Stantec’s Freshwater Aquatic Ecology team is expanding to protect, enhance and restore freshwater environments across the UK and Ireland. We welcome expressions of interest from aquatic ecologists at all grades, from Consultant through to Senior Principal.

You will work on nationally significant, technically challenging projects within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, shaping the future direction of the growing team while delivering sustainable outcomes.