Lead Aquatic Ecologist - Rivers & Wetlands (Hybrid)

Fiverivers; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayCare health cash plan

Death in service cover

Paid accommodation and subsistence

Access to company pool vehicles

Paid time off for volunteering

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Job summary

FiveRivers is seeking a Principal Aquatic Ecologist to lead our Environment & Water team across the UK, applying expertise in survey design, sampling, species identification and monitoring to protect rivers and wetlands now and in the face of climate change.

This hybrid role is based at Codford, Wiltshire, with two days in the office and travel across the UK for projects. You will mentor teams, manage budgets and contribute to bids, ensuring Safety, Quality, Time and Commercial standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects, including health and safety, risk, budgets and timescales.
• Expert knowledge of aquatic ecology, survey design, species identification and habitat assessment.
• A strong understanding of UK conservation legislation and mitigation for protected aquatic species and habitats.
• Experience writing or leading technical reports.
• Confidence working with clients, regulators and stakeholders.
• A track record of successful bids and tenders.
• Experience working safely in, on and near water.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to our SQTC standards.
• Build project plans and lead teams to deliver them.
• Spot changes early, assess the impact and find solutions.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Build strong relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Mentor, develop and support your team, helping them grow their careers.
• Set revenue, profit and utilisation targets with the Head of Environment & Water.
• Support our estimators to write winning bids and tenders.
• Help grow the business by finding new opportunities and representing FiveRivers at conferences, webinars and in articles.

Skills

Project management

Aquatic ecology

Survey design

Stakeholder management

Bid writing

Leadership

Education

Degree (Environmental subject)

Chartered status (CIEEM or IFM)

Job description

FiveRivers is seeking a Principal Aquatic Ecologist to lead our Environment & Water team across the UK, applying expertise in survey design, sampling, species identification and monitoring to protect rivers and wetlands now and in the face of climate change.

This hybrid role is based at Codford, Wiltshire, with two days in the office and travel across the UK for projects. You will mentor teams, manage budgets and contribute to bids, ensuring Safety, Quality, Time and Commercial standards.