Aquatic Ecologist

Assistant Aquatic Ecologist/Consultant Aquatic Ecologist South East- HybridPermanent, full-time Competitive salary + car allowance + bonus plus Company benefits  In this role you will provide aquatic ecological support to existing and new projects and provision of ecological services to the Group. Providing consultancy expertise for all disciplines of freshwater ecology including carrying out sampling, identification and interpretation of macroinvertebrates in freshwater habitats. Although we are ideally looking for a consultant, we could consider other grades also.More about the role:To undertake ecological site assessments of aquatic fauna and flora and complete associated report writing.Process aquatic macroinvertebrate samples and perform analyses for macroinvertebrates (RICT 2, BMWP, ASPT, WHPT)To be reactive and respond to environmental incidents, complete the fieldwork necessary to enable a professional ecological impact assessment to be completed with report writing.Provide advice to the wider Group and clients on potential ecological impacts on emergency and/or planned works.Authoring reports, devising monitoring strategies and working within multi-disciplinary teams to provide specialist input.Lead small survey teams including macroinvertebrate, RCA and electrofishing surveys, whilst supporting large scale surveys.Assist business development and marketing.To support the wider Water & Ecology team with general project delivery.Prepare quotes for small scale projects.To project manage their own workloads to ensure a successful and profitable delivery.Successfully manage medium sized projects or multiple small scale projects. About you:Experience in the ecological consultancy, with a particular emphasis on the aquatic environment.An understanding and experience of the industry survey techniques including fish and macroinvertebrates. Knowledge of legislation relating to the aquatic environment and its implementation, particularly the Water Framework Directive.Good personal time management, communication skills with internal and external clients and team members locally and nationally.Willingness to learn new skills and to be flexible in terms of travelling and working hours as projects can be distributed across the UK.Qualified to degree level in an environmental subject and have substantive experience in an aquatic ecology role.Higher degree in Aquatic Ecology or related discipline would be an advantage.Membership of an environmental professional body.Previous commercial and/or regulatory experience would be desirable.Conversant with Microsoft Word and Excel, and wider experience of scheduling / programming using specialist computer programs where appropriate would be an advantage.A full UK driving licence. What we can offer you:Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leaveCompany pension Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)Medicash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependantsRefer a friend schemeEmployee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays Training and career progression opportunitiesAbout us:At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients. Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.