Freshwater Ecologist (Hybrid) – River Restoration

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Competitive salary

Training and development

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking experienced aquatic ecologists to join our Freshwater Aquatic Ecology Team across the UK and Ireland.

You will work on nationally significant projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to protect, restore and enhance freshwater environments. We welcome candidates from Consultant to Senior Principal grades, offering opportunities to lead technical work, mentor colleagues, develop services, and advance your career within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Degree in Aquatic Ecology or related discipline.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. CIEEM, IFM or CIWEM) with chartered status desirable for senior roles.
• Experience undertaking freshwater ecological surveys, assessments and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver freshwater ecological surveys and assessments.
• Contribute to planning and survey design from early stages.
• Support environmental impact assessments and reporting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across ecology, hydrology, geomorphology and engineering.
• Provide technical guidance appropriate to experience level.
• For Principal/Senior Principal grades: lead complex environmental assessments and mentor others.
• Support business development and client relationships.

Skills

Aquatic ecology

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Project delivery

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking experienced aquatic ecologists to join our Freshwater Aquatic Ecology Team across the UK and Ireland.

You will work on nationally significant projects, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to protect, restore and enhance freshwater environments. We welcome candidates from Consultant to Senior Principal grades, offering opportunities to lead technical work, mentor colleagues, develop services, and advance your career within a supportive,