Assistant Technical Advisor

Port Of London Authority; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)

Generous pension

Onsite parking with electric charging

Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Coun

Job summary

The Port of London Authority, based in Gravesend with a central London office, is seeking an Assistant Technical Advisor to support the Environment team on tidal Thames projects. The role involves field surveys, technical guidance, and cross-team collaboration across air, water quality, and ecology specialties.

Gravesend will be the primary base with travel along the river as required to meet responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in an environmental field with solid understanding of water quality, air quality or ecology.
• Experience providing technical advice and coordinating projects.
• Strong written communication and interpersonal skills; understanding of river and estuary ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct environmental field surveys.
• Provide technical support across environmental tasks and projects.
• Coordinate activities with lead technical advisors and Environment team.

Skills

Water quality

Air quality

Ecology

Education

Degree in environmental field

Job description

Base: The Port of London Authority is headquartered in Gravesend, Kent, which will serve as the primary base for this role, with a secondary office located in central London. The position will also require travel across the full extent of the river as required to meet work responsibilities., As an Assistant Technical Advisor, you will play an essential role in supporting the Environment team's efforts to achieve our environmental goals for the tidal Thames. Working alongside lead technical advisors in air quality, water quality, and ecology, you will provide support across a variety of technical tasks, assist with planning and conducting environmental field surveys, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a wide range of environmental issues and make a tangible impact on the sustainability of the UK's largest port. The Port of London Authority is headquartered in Gravesend, Kent, which will serve as the primary base for this role. However, the position will require travel across the full extent of the river as required to meet work responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be degree (or equivalent) educated in an environmental field. You will have a solid understanding of environmental considerations particularly in water quality, air quality, or ecology, alongside experience providing technical advice and coordinating projects. Strong written communication, interpersonal skills, and a good understanding of river and estuary ecosystems are essential, as is a willingness to learn about the specific challenges within the port. Experience with the consenting process for marine infrastructure projects, including experience with assessments under the Water Framework Directive or Habitat Regulations, is highly desirable.

The Port of London Authority is the statutory harbour authority for the tidal Thames and responsible for 95 miles of the River Thames from the Estuary to Teddington Lock in West London. We work to keep river users safe, protect and enhance the environment and promote the use of the river for trade and travel. The Port of London Authority is dedicated to protecting and improving the tidal Thames for future generations. Our 2050 Vision for the Thames is of a clean, thriving river, free of sewage and other pollutants, supporting greater biodiversity and recreational use. The Environment team plays a key role in turning this vision into reality, driving the actions needed to create a thriving and sustainable river.

• 28 days annual leave
• Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
• Generous pension
• Onsite parking with electric charging
• Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to MyGymDiscounts