Water Team Lead — Principal Technical Specialist

Thomson Environmental Consultants; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Enhanced stakeholder pension

Life insurance

Discounted gym membership

Paid professional memberships

Clothing allowance

Performance rewards

Free parking

Regular social events

Job summary

Thomson Environmental Consultants is looking for a Principal Technical Specialist to lead our Water Team in Manchester. The role combines technical leadership with business development and client engagement to deliver complex aquatic projects.

You will provide expert guidance on legislation and policy, review reports, and ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard, while developing staff and building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Principal-level environmental consultancy experience.
• Strong background in aquatic ecology or hydro-ecology.
• Proven experience managing and developing staff.
• Track record of winning work and building client relationships.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Water Team, overseeing workloads, performance and training.
• Provide technical delivery: manage large hydro-ecological projects and ensure quality reports.
• Drive business development: win new work and engage clients.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts and financial performance of the team.
• Lead field and survey work such as ecological appraisals, macroinvertebrate surveys, fish habitat studies, eDNA surveys and WFD/HRA/EIA assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Team development

Client relations

Job description

Thomson Environmental Consultants is looking for a Principal Technical Specialist to lead our Water Team in Manchester. The role combines technical leadership with business development and client engagement to deliver complex aquatic projects.

You will provide expert guidance on legislation and policy, review reports, and ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard, while developing staff and building strong client relationships.