Aquatic Assistant Ecologist

GenWater Ltd; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An ecological consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Aquatic Ecologist or Assistant Ecologist for a role focused on providing ecological support for projects. Responsibilities include conducting ecological assessments, managing projects, and advising on ecological impacts. Ideal candidates will have a degree in environmental science and experience in ecological consultancy, particularly in aquatic environments. Strong communication skills and flexibility are also essential. The position offers opportunities for growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Ideally at least one year of experience in ecological consultancy, especially in aquatic environments.
• Understanding industry survey techniques for fish and macroinvertebrates.
• Knowledge of Water Framework Directive implementation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological site assessments and report writing.
• Process aquatic macroinvertebrate samples and perform analyses.
• Respond to environmental incidents and complete fieldwork.

Skills

Ecological consultancy experience

Knowledge of legislation related to aquatic environments

Good time management skills

Communication skills

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Degree level in an environmental subject

Higher degree in Aquatic Ecology or related discipline

Membership of an environmental professional body

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Aquatic Ecologist or Assistant Ecologist to provide aquatic ecological support to existing and new projects and provision of ecological services to the Group.

Responsibilities

• To undertake ecological site assessments of aquatic fauna and flora and complete associated report writing;




• Process aquatic macroinvertebrate samples and perform analyses for macroinvertebrates (RICT 3, BMWP & WHPT);




• To be reactive and respond to environmental incidents, complete the fieldwork necessary to enable a professional ecological impact assessment to be completed with report writing;




• Provide advice to the wider Group and clients on potential ecological impacts on emergency and/or planned works;




• Authoring reports, devising monitoring strategies and working within multi-disciplinary teams to provide specialist input;




• Lead small survey teams including macroinvertebrate, RCA and electrofishing surveys, whilst supporting large scale surveys;




• Assist business development and marketing;




• To support the wider Water & Ecology team with general project delivery;




• Prepare quotes for small scale projects;




• To project manage their own workloads to ensure a successful and profitable delivery;




• Successfully manage medium sized projects or multiple small scale projects.

Qualifications

• Ideally at least one year of experience in ecological consultancy, with a particular emphasis on the aquatic environment;




• An understanding and experience of the industry survey techniques including fish and macroinvertebrates;




• Knowledge of legislation relating to the aquatic environment and its implementation, particularly the Water Framework Directive;




• Good personal time management, communication skills with internal and external clients and team members locally and nationally;




• Willingness to learn new skills and to be flexible in terms of travelling and working hours as projects can be distributed across the UK;




• Qualified to degree level in an environmental subject and have substantive experience in an aquatic ecology role;




• Higher degree in Aquatic Ecology or related discipline would be an advantage;




• Membership of an environmental professional body;




• Previous commercial and/or regulatory experience would be desirable;




• Conversant with Microsoft Word and Excel, and wider experience of scheduling / programming using specialist computer programs where appropriate would be an advantage;




• A full UK driving licence.

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.