Senior Aquatic Consultant

Thomson environmental consultants; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Aquatic Consultant to manage and deliver complex aquatic projects. The role includes leading surveys, conducting data analysis, and preparing technical reports. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in aquatic ecology and project management. Competitive salary ranging from £34,000 to £42,000 per annum, with opportunities for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Enhanced stakeholder pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in aquatic ecology, hydro-ecology, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of ecology and hydro-ecology survey techniques.
• Sales/marketing experience in the environmental sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver aquatic ecology and hydrology projects.
• Produce high-quality reporting and assessment deliverables for clients.
• Assist in business development by preparing tenders and quotes.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Experience in aquatic ecology or hydro-ecology

Full, clean UK driving licence

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Our core purpose is to enable nature and business to thrive together.

Our brand mission is to be chosen by clients as their preferred specialists and regarded by people in our industry as the company to work for. We aim to be the most innovative, pragmatic and fast-growing environmental consultancy in the UK.

With offices across the UK, our experts are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes to our clients across a range of environmental services and ecological contracting.

Our services include but are not limited to: terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, hydrology, marine laboratory, habitat management, arboricultural services, geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping, environmental impact assessments.

Position

We are seeking an aquatic consultant to join our dynamic team, responsible for managing and delivering complex aquatic projects. You will lead surveys, conduct data analysis, and prepare technical reports. As a technical expert, you will produce accurate, concise reports and environmental assessments to meet regulatory and investigatory standards in riverine and estuarine environments.

In addition to project work, you will manage and mentor junior staff within the freshwater team. You will contribute to business development, preparing quotes and tenders, and building client relationships.

If you are a highly skilled professional looking to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and join our growing team.

Salary - ranging from £34,000 - £42,000 per annum, dependent on skillset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver aquatic ecology and / or hydrology projects.
• Produce high quality reporting and assessment deliverables for clients, within allocated time and budget constraints.
• Technical review and approval of a range of deliverables produced by others.
• Coordinate field surveys, liaise with clients and landowners, and ensure compliance with Thomson’s methods.
• Assist in business development by preparing tenders, quotes, and supporting revenue growth.
• Stay updated on ecology / hydrology relevant legislation and survey techniques, for continuous professional development.
• Example field project deliverables: preliminary ecological appraisals, ecological clerk of works, macroinvertebrate and water quality monitoring, fish surveys, modular river habitat surveys, water level monitoring and flow gauging.
• Example environmental assessments: nutrient neutrality assessments, Water Framework Directive assessments, Habitat Regulations Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, Marine Plan Policy Assessments, Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Risk Activity Permits and Marine License Applications.
• Example project objectives: Water Restoration Fund studies, habitat compensation studies, habitat surveys to inform BNG for fish pass projects, drought permit monitoring, storm overflow assessment, surveys and assessments to support planning and consent requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 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 ownership / access to a car with business insurance.
• Experience at Consultant or Senior Consultant level in environmental consultancy.
• Expertise in biological indices and surveys to assess aquatic ecosystem health, including macroinvertebrate surveys and analysis,
• Experience in hydro-ecology monitoring (water quality, water level, flow gauging).
• Sales/marketing experience in the environmental sector.

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

At Thomson we support hybrid working arrangements, employees can work a mix of remote and office working. We have office locations in Guildford, Birmingham (Kenilworth), Leeds, Cardiff, Manchester and Ipswich.

Working at Thomson

At Thomson, we strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of our customers and our colleagues. We believe in One Thomson; we draw on and value every individual’s unique skills and experience to come together and support each other in delivering an exceptional service.

Our people are our greatest asset. We want Thomson to be a great place to work, where everyone feels supported to be the best they can be. We are proud of our friendly, supportive, ‘nothing is too much trouble’ culture. We live and breathe our RISE (Respect, Integrity, Support, Excellence) values. Your opinions matter to us; we are constantly evolving.

We promote a healthy work-life balance to ensure we have an engaged, productive and happy team. We are flexible and committed and welcome new challenges.

We recognise the importance in training and developing our team as well as offering a competitive pay and reward package.

Involving ourselves in our local communities is important to us and we are proud of our continued achievements in fund raising for charity. We work hard but have fun too.

We are passionate about career development so we make sure we nurture talent. Our people benefit from access to a diverse range of industry-accredited external training, as well as in-house training opportunities led by our specialists. The variety of projects we deliver across the breadth of environmental services encourages cross-team working and collaboration. We can offer you the opportunity to contribute to and lead on high-profile, once in a life-time projects.

You’ll enjoy all the benefits we have to offer which include: 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan, enhanced stakeholder pension scheme, life insurance, discounted gym membership, paid professional memberships, clothing allowance, outstanding performance rewards, long service awards, free parking and regular local and company social events.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As an equal opportunities employer, Thomson is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to and join Thomson.

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