Position
We are seeking a Senior Technical Specialist to join our dynamic team, responsible for managing and delivering complex freshwater projects. You will lead surveys, conduct data analysis, and prepare technical reports, with expertise in macroinvertebrate surveys and biological indices used to assess river health. In addition to project work, you will manage and mentor junior staff within the freshwater team. With experience at Consultant or Senior Consultant level in environmental consultancy, you will contribute to business development, preparing quotes and tenders, and building client relationships. As a technical expert, you will produce accurate, concise reports and environmental assessments to meet regulatory and investigatory standards. If you are a highly skilled professional looking to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and join our growing team.
Salary
£39,500 per annum, dependent on skillset.
Key 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.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 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
- 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.
Working arrangements
We support hybrid working arrangements; employees can work a mix of remote and office work. Office locations are in Guildford, Birmingham (Kenilworth), Leeds, Cardiff, Manchester and Ipswich.
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
- Regular local and company social events
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, or sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to and join Thomson.
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