Role: Water Ecology Team Lead
Location: UK (Remote)
Duration: Permanent
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Technical Specialist to lead and grow the dynamic Water Team.
This is a key leadership role where you will combine technical expertise, team leadership and business development to deliver complex aquatic projects and shape the future of our water services.
What You'll Be Doing
Leadership & Team Development
- Manage team workloads, performance, training and development
- Provide technical oversight, mentoring and internal training
- Support colleagues in achieving their professional goals
Technical Delivery
- Lead and deliver large, complex hydro-ecological projects
- Provide expert guidance on legislation, policy and best practice
- Review and approve technical reports and deliverables
Business Development
- Win new work through bids, tenders and client engagement
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Support marketing and PR activity to promote water services
Example Projects & Deliverables
Field & Survey Work
- Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Clerk of Works
- Macroinvertebrate and water quality monitoring
- Fish population and habitat surveys
- eDNA and INNS surveys
- River habitat surveys, flow gauging and water level monitoring
Environmental Assessments
- Nutrient neutrality assessments
- Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments
- Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)
- Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
- Marine licensing and flood risk permitting
Qualifications / Knowledge
- Knowledge of hydro-ecological survey techniques, legislation and policy
- Experience delivering high-quality reports and assessments
Essential:
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance
For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advert
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