Senior Aquatic Ecologist - Lead Field & Lab Projects, Hybrid

Bowland Ecology Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

CIEEM memberships paid

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Bowland Ecology Ltd, a UK-wide ecological practice, invites an ecologist/biologist to lead aquatic ecology surveys, assessments and reporting across ponds, streams and ditches. You will help grow our specialist aquatic services within multidisciplinary projects nationwide.

The role includes field surveys, sample processing, data interpretation and producing technical reports, with opportunities for line management and client liaison within a supportive, training-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Membership of CIEEM or equivalent
• Technical expertise in aquatic ecology, particularly invertebrate identification to at least family level
• Excellent communication, team working, project and time management skills
• Hands on approach, initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Enthusiasm, confidence and a passion for Ecology and Entomology
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Leading and organising field surveys
• Processing live and preserved samples in the lab
• Identifying macroinvertebrates to family and/or species level across ponds, streams and ditches
• Working with colleagues and external specialists to ensure high quality sample collection and identification
• Interpreting field and lab data and presenting clear findings
• Managing your own projects, tenders and client relationships
• Producing accurate technical reports
• Providing line management support

Skills

Aquatic ecology

Invertebrate identification

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

CIEEM membership

Tools

Lab analysis

Job description

Bowland Ecology Ltd, a UK-wide ecological practice, invites an ecologist/biologist to lead aquatic ecology surveys, assessments and reporting across ponds, streams and ditches. You will help grow our specialist aquatic services within multidisciplinary projects nationwide.

The role includes field surveys, sample processing, data interpretation and producing technical reports, with opportunities for line management and client liaison within a supportive, training-focused environment.