Job Details
Key Responsibilities Responsibilities will vary by experience level but may include: • Delivering or leading field-based ecological surveys (fish, macroinvertebrates, macrophytes, water quality, river habitat) • Planning and coordinating survey logistics and site access • Ensuring high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance in all fieldwork • Managing and analysing ecological data, ensuring accuracy and consistency • Writing technical reports and contributing to environmental assessments • Supporting or leading bid writing and project proposals • Mentoring junior team members and supporting training and developmentRequirements
About You We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for freshwater ecology and strong fieldwork capabilities. Essential: • A degree in a relevant environmental, ecological or biological discipline • Ability to swim and confidence working in and around water • Full UK driving licence • Strong interest in freshwater ecosystems and aquatic ecology • Willingness to travel and work away on field-based assignments Desirable (depending on level): • Relevant field experience (voluntary or professional) • Knowledge of aquatic survey methodologies (e.g. macroinvertebrates, electric fishing) • CSCS card and/or powerboat qualification (or willingness to obtain) • Membership of CIEEM, IFM, RSB or equivalent • Data handling, interpretation, and report writing skills • Project or team leadership experience (for senior levels) • Experience in tender writing, cost estimation, and commercial delivery (senior level) You may also have experience in the following: Aquatic Ecologist, Freshwater Ecologist, Field Ecologist, Environmental Consultant, River Restoration Specialist, Macroinvertebrate Surveyor, Fish Ecologist, Hydrogeologist, Ecological Consultant, Water Quality Ecologist, Ecological Monitoring, Technical Report Writing, Environmental Data Analysis, Freshwater EcologyContact Information
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Post Date: 7/16/2025 11:03:24 AM
Closing Date: 7/30/2025 12:00:00 AM
