Aquatic Ecology Project Lead

Thomson Environmental Consultants; Coventry; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Enhanced stakeholder pension scheme

Life insurance

Discounted gym membership

Paid professional memberships

Clothing allowance

Performance-related rewards and long**

Free parking

Regular social and company events

Job summary

Thomson Environmental Consultants is seeking an aquatic consultant to join our Water team. You will manage and deliver complex aquatic projects, lead surveys, analyze data, and prepare technical reports and environmental assessments to meet regulatory standards in riverine and estuarine environments.

You will coordinate field surveys, liaise with clients and landowners, and contribute to business development by preparing tenders and quotes. The role can be based anywhere across England or Wales.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aquatic ecology, hydro-ecology, or related fields.
• Strong technical knowledge of ecology / hydro-ecology survey techniques, assessments, legislation, and project management.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and ownership / access to a car with business insurance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Desirable: Experience at Assistant Consultant or Consultant level in environmental consultancy.
• Desirable: Expertise in biological indices and surveys to assess aquatic ecosystem health, including macroinvertebrate surveys and analysis.
• Desirable: Experience in hydro-ecology monitoring (water quality, water level, flow gauging).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver aquatic ecology and/ or hydrology projects, including macroinvertebrate surveys and consenting projects with supporting environmental assessments.
• Produce high quality reporting and assessment deliverables for clients, within allocated time and budget constraints.
• Coordinate field surveys, liaise with clients and landowners, and ensure compliance with Thomson’s methods.
• Assist in business development by preparing tenders, quotes, and supporting revenue growth.
• Stay updated on ecology / hydrology relevant legislation and survey techniques, for continuous professional development.

Skills

Aquatic ecology

Hydro-ecology

Survey techniques

Project management

Driving licence

Communication

Organisation

Independent work

Biological indices

Hydrology

Job description

Thomson Environmental Consultants is seeking an aquatic consultant to join our Water team. You will manage and deliver complex aquatic projects, lead surveys, analyze data, and prepare technical reports and environmental assessments to meet regulatory standards in riverine and estuarine environments.

You will coordinate field surveys, liaise with clients and landowners, and contribute to business development by preparing tenders and quotes. The role can be based anywhere across England or Wales.