Aquatic Consultant / Senior Aquatic Consultant
2 days ago
Cardiff
Aquatic Consultant / Senior Aquatic Consultant Our core purpose is to enable nature and business to thrive together. Our brand mission is to be chosen by clients as their preferred specialists and regarded by people in our industry as the company to work for. We aim to be the most innovative, pragmatic and fast-growing environmental consultancy in the UK. With offices across the UK, our experts are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes to our clients across a range of environmental services and ecological contracting. Our services include but are not limited to: terrestrial ecology, freshwater ecology, hydrology, marine laboratory, arboricultural services, geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping, environmental impact assessments. Position We are seeking an aquatic consultant or senior aquatic consultant, to join our growing and dynamic team. You will be responsible for managing and delivering complex aquatic projects. You will lead surveys, conduct data analysis, and prepare technical reports. As a technical expert, you will produce accurate, concise reports and environmental assessments to meet regulatory and investigatory standards in water environments. In addition to project work, you will mentor junior staff within the freshwater team and manage them at senior level. You will contribute to business development, preparing quotes and tenders, and building client relationships. Examples of our work • Example field project deliverables: preliminary ecological appraisals, aquatic clerk of works, macroinvertebrate and water quality monitoring, fish surveys, modular river habitat surveys, water level monitoring and flow gauging., • Example environmental assessments: nutrient neutrality assessments, Water Framework Directive assessments, Habitat Regulations Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, Marine Plan Policy Assessments, Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Risk Activity Permits and Marine License Applications., • Lead and deliver aquatic ecology and / or hydrology projects., • Produce high quality reporting and assessment deliverables for clients, within allocated time and budget constraints., • 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 / hydrology relevant legislation and survey techniques, for continuous professional development., • Proven experience in aquatic ecology, hydro-ecology, or related fields., • Strong technical knowledge of ecology / hydro-ecology survey techniques, assessments, legislation, and project management., • Excellent communication and organisational skills., • Experience at Consultant or Senior Consultant level in environmental consultancy., • Expertise in biological indices and surveys to assess aquatic ecosystem health, including macroinvertebrate surveys and analysis,, • Experience in hydro-ecology monitoring (water quality, water level, flow gauging).