Principal Aquatic Ecologist

Five Rivers Environmental Contracting Ltd.; England; Híbrido; GBP 50 000 - 61 000; Tempo integral

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33 days leave

Health cash plan

Death in service cover

Accommodation when away

Company pool vehicles

Volunteering time off

Training & development

Resumo da oferta

Five Rivers Environmental Contracting Ltd. is seeking a Principal Aquatic Ecologist to lead our Environment & Water team across the UK.

You will oversee aquatic ecology projects from survey design to delivery, ensuring high-quality data and adherence to safety, quality and commercial targets. You will guide bids and reports, manage client relationships, and mentor the team while traveling across the UK as needed.

Qualificações

• Experience leading aquatic ecology projects from design to delivery.
• Strong knowledge of UK conservation legislation and mitigation for protected aquatic species.
• Experience writing or leading technical reports and bids/tenders.

Responsabilidades

• Lead projects to meet SQTC standards (Safety, Quality, Time, Commercial).
• Build project plans and lead teams to deliver them.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and commercial reporting.
• Maintain client and supplier relationships.
• Mentor and develop team members and careers.
• Set revenue, profit and utilisation targets with the Head of Environment & Water.
• Assist estimators in bid/tender processes.
• Represent FiveRivers at conferences, webinars and articles.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Aquatic ecology

Survey design

Species identification

Habitat assessment

Client relations

Tender bidding

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Health & safety

Formação académica

Environmental degree

Chartered body

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Love rivers and wetlands? Want to lead projects that make a real difference to biodiversity?

At FiveRivers, we’ve spent over 25 years working with nature, designing and delivering ecological and environmental solutions across the UK. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for a Principal Aquatic Ecologist to help lead our Environment & Water team.

About the role

Reporting to our Head of Environment & Water, you’ll lead aquatic ecology projects from start to finish. You’ll bring your expertise in survey design, sampling, species identification and monitoring to deliver high-quality data that helps protect our rivers and wetlands now and in the face of climate change.

Safety and quality always come first. Alongside that, you’ll keep projects on track, on time and commercially strong.

What you’ll do

• Lead projects to our Safety, Quality, Time and Commercial (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

What you’ll bring

• 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
• A degree (Level 6 or above) in an environmental subject
• Chartered status with a professional body such as CIEEM or IFM

What’s in it for you

• Up to £55,000 depending on experience
• 33 days leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• PayCare health cash plan
• Death in service cover
• Paid accommodation and subsistence if working away
• Access to company pool vehicles
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Ongoing training and career development

Where you’ll be based

This is a hybrid role, with two days a week at our office in Codford, Wiltshire, and the rest working from home. You’ll also travel across the UK when projects need it.

Ready to make a difference?

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to building an inclusive team.

Up to £55,000, depending on experience

Hours

37.5