Associate/ Associate Director, Aquatic Ecology

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate/Associate Director in Aquatic Ecology to lead impactful projects in freshwater and marine environments. This role involves overseeing fisheries surveys, authoring impact assessment reports, and representing clients as an expert witness. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of fish ecology and strong leadership skills, contributing to a dynamic team dedicated to biodiversity and ecological restoration. Join a forward-thinking company that values work-life balance, diversity, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Flexible Working Options

Career Growth Opportunities

Training and Mentoring

Qualifications

• Expertise in fisheries ecology with a focus on migratory fish.
• Experience in consultancy and regulatory sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design fisheries survey programmes for impact assessments.
• Write environmental impact chapters and planning submissions.
• Mentor and develop team staff.

Skills

Fisheries Ecology

Data Analysis

Statistics

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Tools

Digital Tools for Fisheries Assessments

Job description

Associate/ Associate Director, Aquatic Ecology

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Job Description

At WSP, we offer opportunities to work on impactful projects in freshwater and marine environments, including river restoration, ecological monitoring, biodiversity assessments, and impact assessments. Our projects span the UK and internationally, involving offshore wind farms, coastal projects, and R&D collaborations, particularly in offshore floating wind technology.

Your Role

We seek an expert in fisheries ecology, preferably with a focus on migratory fish, to lead our aquatic ecology team. The role involves overseeing fisheries baseline surveys, authoring impact assessment reports, acting as a subject matter expert, representing clients as an expert witness, and mentoring staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing fisheries survey programmes for impact assessments
• Writing environmental impact chapters and planning submissions
• Serving as a fisheries ecology expert in project teams
• Representing clients as an expert witness when needed
• Providing expert advice on fish ecology
• Mentoring and developing team staff

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant experience in consultancy, regulatory, or industrial sectors
• Advanced knowledge of marine and freshwater fish ecology, including protected species
• Proven success in large-scale fisheries monitoring and reporting
• Strong understanding of ecology legislation and water frameworks
• Skills in data analysis, statistics, and digital tools for fisheries assessments
• Experience in staff management and training
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Why Join Us?

We promote work-life balance with flexible working options, support diversity and inclusion, and invest in your professional development through training and mentoring. Our benefits include health and wellbeing programs, flexible hours, and opportunities for career growth.