Senior Aquatic Ecologist

Your new company
My client is a very well established environmental consultancy who have 80 - 90 specialist staff in Ecology, Arboriculture, GIS and Climate change. They have multiple hubs across the country but are open to Ecologists across the UK as they have huge amounts of work nationwide. They are looking for candidates of varying level from Consultant to Principal. They are an Employee-Owned trust in which employees have a stake in the business and receive an annual bonus. Their training is excellent as they have exceptional equipment / facilities and allow their staff to shadow selected surveys to gain more experience in a desired area.

Your new role
Your work will contribute to the running of a successful and established consultancy. They are open to staff across varying offices including Guildford, Birmingham, Leeds, Cardiff, Manchester and Ipswich (working on a hybrid basis). Main duties could include:

• Manage a range of aquatic ecology projects
• Lead aquatic ecology surveys
• Technical report writing
• Co-ordinate field surveys / site work
• Maintain relationships with internal teams, external subcontractors and suppliers

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Management or relevant subject
• Proven previous experience as an Aquatic Ecologist
• Knowledge of relevant UK environmental legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

What you'll get in return

• Industry leading training
• Exceptional facilities and equipment
• An Employee-Owned trust (annual bonuses)
• A hybrid working policy
• Life insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Paid professional memberships
• Tailored career plan (technical and management)

What you need to do now
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