Job Description

About Us

We're a close-knit team who care deeply about creating sustainable, practical solutions for development. Our work isn't just about ticking boxes - it's about making a positive impact on the environment while helping clients navigate the challenges of responsible development.

Our new leadership team is focused on creating an environment where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to shape the way we work.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Principal Aquatics Consultant, who will be primarily responsible ensuring technical excellence within the freshwater aquatic ecology team, including delivery of training, technical review of reporting and review of internal processes and procedures in line with national policy and legislation.

In this role you will lead on the recruitment, growth, direction and management of a successful Scottish aquatic ecology business, maintain and develop new client, subconsultant, stakeholder, and partner relationships, and seek opportunities to support growth, delivery and business sustainability whilst also managing and regularly reviewing risks.

This role is well suited to someone who is looking to take the next step in their career development, who has a natural flair for working with people, can provide technical leadership and who gains significant job satisfaction from seeing their team flourish and develop.

You will steer the career paths of your team, set a healthy culture, and lead by example, including leading on cross disciplinary working. You will take a leadership role in directing and overseeing delivery of projects and supporting junior project managers through the project lifecycle.

What You'll Do

Technical leadership and development of the freshwater aquatics team Identify potential clients, liaising with senior members of the Senior management team to regularly review market developments and opportunities. Provide effective, high quality project management for a range of aquatic projects and contribute towards the management of multidisciplinary work streams. Line management; develop individuals and the wider team in line with KPIs, utilisation targets, CPD, individual and team skills development goals Work with the senior members of the Scottish team to bring new ideas and approaches to team and business growth, development and structure Lead technical work/review on projects while ensuring high levels of quality and environmental responsibility in line with Gavia ISO accreditations Ensure client expectations are met and managed appropriately Use technical knowledge and expertise to input into marketing and raising the profile of Gavia through attendance at conferences and training events Identify and manage of external specialist sub-contractors Prepare fee proposals and tenders and budget control throughout the lifetime of projects

What We're Looking For

5 - 10 years relevant experience Relevant environmental related degree/equivalent higher level qualification/experience MCIEEM / CEcol / CEnv / other membership such as IEMA/MIFM/CIWEM preferred Competent and knowledgeable about a range of freshwater aquatic survey techniques Experience and advanced understanding of EIA Prepare and review shadow Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA) Knowledge and experience of water quality monitoring and parametric impacts Demonstrable leadership and management experience Excellent communication skills Strong commercial awareness and knowledge Excellent project management skills People and technical leader and strong team player Knowledge and expertise across the discipline, including relevant legislation, guidance and policy Maintains CPD in accordance with the requirements of a professional body i.e., CIEEM Appropriate technical qualifications and licences e.g. SFCC Team Lead Electrofishing qualification / NatureScot FWPM licence Full and valid driving licence

What We Offer

We're committed to developing our team and supporting their ambitions. You'll benefit from:

20 days per annum CPD Paid Professional Membership 25 days per year plus the standard Scottish bank holidays (normally 9 days). Enhanced with service length Paid Lunch Flexible Toil/Balancing Hours policy Private healthcare plan Company Pension Contribution Excellent career progression opportunities
Note relocation package (within the UK) may be available for the right candidate.

Additional information

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Our other screening checks can include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age.

Contact

To apply or obtain more details on the above position, please send your CV and cover letter to careers@gavia-environmental.co.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 41,000.00-47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Perth PH1 3FX