Senior Aquatic Ecological Consultant

Senior Technical Specialist (Freshwater) role focusing on managing and delivering complex freshwater projects, with macroinvertebrate surveys and biological indices to assess river health. Responsibilities and qualifications are described below.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver aquatic ecology projects, including macroinvertebrate surveys and consenting projects with supporting environmental assessments.
• Produce high quality reporting and assessment deliverables for clients, within allocated time and budget constraints.
• Technical ability to review and approve 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, legislation, and survey techniques for continuous professional development.
• Proven experience in aquatic ecology, hydro-ecology, or related fields.
• Strong technical knowledge of survey techniques, ecological assessments, legislation, and project management.
• Experience with macroinvertebrate surveys and analysis.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and access to a car with business insurance.

Desirable Skills / Qualifications

• Desirable Skills: Experience in hydro-ecology monitoring (water quality, flow gauging).
• Sales/marketing experience in the environmental sector.
• Key Skills: Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

Benefits

• 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

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.

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