Principal Aquatic Ecologist - Glasgow
Permanent, Full Time | £50,000-£60,000 DOE + Benefits
Why This Role
Join a leading UK environmental consultancy and help shape freshwater, estuarine and coastal projects across Scotland. You'll enjoy genuine autonomy, technical variety and a chance to mentor a growing team-all within a multi-award-winning, purpose-driven culture.
What You'll Do
Lead and deliver complex aquatic field surveys: macroinvertebrates, macrophytes, fish (electrofishing, netting, translocations)Conduct water quality, hydrology and habitat assessmentsPrepare and review technical reports and impact assessments (WFD, HRA, EcIA)Manage medium-scale projects: budgets, timelines and client relationshipsMentor and develop junior ecologistsContribute to restoration, R&D and wider research initiativesWhat You Bring
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