Senior Aquatic Ecologist

Corriculo; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in Perth seeks a Senior Aquatic Ecologist to lead their freshwater team. This role offers an opportunity to influence aquatic consultancy with responsibilities ranging from technical leadership to project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong ecological expertise and leadership qualities, with benefits including a company pension scheme and a collaborative corporate culture.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in aquatic ecology, ideally in a consultancy setting.
• Prior experience in leadership with responsibilities for fee proposals and project budgets.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the freshwater ecology team and oversee project delivery.
• Maintain high technical standards across various projects.
• Manage client relationships and internal development.

Skills

Aquatic ecology

Freshwater survey techniques

Water quality assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Education

Chartered status or working toward

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Senior Aquatic Ecologist, Perth, COR7236

We’re seeking an experienced Aquatic Ecologist to lead a high-performing freshwater team in Perth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technical specialist with leadership experience to shape the future of aquatic consultancy, mentor a talented team, and help deliver projects that make a genuine environmental impact.

The Role

As an Aquatic Ecologist, you’ll be responsible for the strategic and technical leadership of the freshwater ecology team, overseeing project delivery, client relationships, and internal development, maintaining high technical standards across a variety of exciting and impactful projects.

The Company

The Senior Aquatic Ecologist will join a respected consultancy known for delivering high quality, policy-compliant environmental solutions. With a strong collaborative culture and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is a company that values both people and the planet.

Based in Perth, this is a hybrid remote role.

Some of the benefits on offer for the Senior Aquatic Ecologist include:

Company pension scheme

What’s Required?

The ideal candidate for the role will have some of the following:

Strong experience in aquatic ecology, ideally in a consultancy setting

Strong technical expertise in freshwater survey techniques, water quality assessment, and EIA

Prior experience in a leadership experience, including responsibility for preparing fee proposals, tenders, and managing project budgets

Chartered status or working toward

A full UK driving licence

So What’s Next?

If you’re an experienced Aquatic Ecologist looking for a new challenge in leadership and technical excellence, apply today for immediate consideration!

Senior Aquatic Ecologist, Perth, COR7236

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