Lead Aquatic Ecologist — River & Habitat Surveys

Adler & Allan; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Enhanced stakeholder pension scheme

Life insurance

Discounted gym membership

Paid professional memberships

Clothing allowance

Performance-related rewards and long‑s

Regular social and company events

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include macroinvertebrate, fish, habitat and water quality surveys, with the role based across England or Wales. You will contribute to tenders, maintain client relationships and stay updated on relevant legislation.

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 access to a car with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver aquatic ecology and/or hydrology projects, including surveys and environmental assessments.
• Produce high quality reporting and assessment deliverables within time and budget.
• Coordinate field surveys, liaise with clients and landowners, ensuring Thomson’s methods are followed.

Skills

Aquatic ecology

Hydro-ecology

Project management

Driving licence

Communication

Organisational skills

Environmental consultancy

Job description

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

Responsibilities include macroinvertebrate, fish, habitat and water quality surveys, with the role based across England or Wales. You will contribute to tenders, maintain client relationships and stay updated on relevant legislation.