Job Description

Senior or Principal Freshwater Ecologist

We are looking for a senior technical specialist to join our small, dynamic team. You will be responsible for the delivery of freshwater projects, including leading surveys, undertaking data analysis, and preparing technical reports. You will also be responsible for the line management and training of junior staff in the freshwater team. You will have technical expertise in macroinvertebrate identification, and experience in using freshwater biological indices used in describing the status or health of a river system. You will also support the delivery of fish population monitoring and fish rescue work, undertaking river ecology habitat scores.

You will already be working at principal or senior level, with a wealth of experience within commercial consultancy. As such, you will ideally have experience of undertaking business development, preparing quotes and tenders, and building client relationships. You will be a technical expert and capable of writing accurate and concise technical reports.

Successful candidates must

• have relevant and proven experience in a similar role, specifically within the commercial environmental sector.
• hold a degree or postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in Aquatic Ecology, Hydro-ecology or a related subject.
• have macroinvertebrate identification skills to at least family level (TL3) and ideally mixed taxon level (TL5).
• be technically competent, with an in-depth knowledge of aquatic ecology, legislation, and survey techniques.
• have excellent written and verbal communication skills; be able to produce meticulous and accurate technical reports as well as communicate confidently with clients and stakeholders
• be organised with proven ability to multi-task and handle several projects simultaneously
• be able and willing to travel and stay away from home.
• be a member of an appropriate professional institute.
• have a full UK driving licence and use of a car.
• have a positive outlook and a strong desire to succeed.

Ideally you will also

• have experience of leading and motivating a team of both site and office based staff
• have a proven work winning track record, experience of preparing bids and tenders and generating new business opportunities.

Working at Thomson

We promote a happy, friendly workplace and are guided by the company s core values of Respect, Integrity, Support and Excellence. We excel at providing our people with amazing career progression and offer an extensive range of company benefits which include: 25 days annual leave, healthcare cash plan, enhanced stakeholder pension scheme, life insurance, discounted gym membership, paid professional memberships, clothing allowance, outstanding performance rewards, free parking and regular local and company social events!

One of the major advantages to working at Thomson is that our people is at the heart of everything we do. As an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT), all Thomson employees have a stake in the business and reap the reward of its success including performance-related annual bonuses. We also pride ourselves in providing market leading internal and external training opportunities which contributes to individual tailored career path ways.

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