Job Description



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 assessments

  • Prepare and review technical reports and impact assessments (WFD, HRA, EcIA)

  • Manage medium-scale projects: budgets, timelines and client relationships

  • Mentor and develop junior ecologists

  • Contribute to restoration, R&D and wider research initiatives


    • What You Bring


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