Your new company
A leading UK environmental consultancy is expanding its specialist Ecohydrology division. The organisation delivers high impact, nature positive projects across water environments, working at the forefront of sustainable land and water management.
You’ll be joining a supportive, multidisciplinary team with a strong commitment to professional development and employee wellbeing, reinforced by a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working, funded professional memberships, enhanced pension contributions, and wellbeing support platforms.

Your new role
As an Ecologist within the Ecohydrology team, you will support the design and delivery of a diverse portfolio of water-focused environmental projects.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
*Providing ecological input and fieldwork across freshwater, wetland and ecohydrology programmes.
*Designing and implementing habitat creation, enhancement and restoration schemes.
*Conducting hydrological investigations and ecological surveys.
*Preparing technical reports, including river morphology assessments and BNG metrics.
*Engaging with landowners, local authorities, conservation bodies and project stakeholders.
*Using GIS, hydrology and modelling tools to assess habitats and water systems.

What you’ll need to succeed
Essential:
*Applied experience in freshwater/wetland ecology and habitat restoration.
*Knowledge of hydrology, aquatic species, and ecological survey methods.
*Strong written communication and technical reporting skills.
*Understanding of environmental policy and legislation.

Desirable:
*Aquatic species monitoring.
*Water quality assessments.
*Biodiversity Net Gain experience.

What you’ll get in return
*Hybrid working and flexible arrangements to support work-life balance.
*Professional subscriptions are paid by relevant institutions (e.g., CIEEM, IEMA).
*7% employer pension contribution (with a minimum 3% employee contribution).
*Wellbeing support, including a health & wellbeing platform with mental health, GP, physio and lifestyle services
*Income protection from day one and death in service benefit at three times the salary.
*Volunteering day, Christmas shutdown, and long service leave awards.
*Additional initiatives such as the Ride2Work scheme, Low Carbon Loan and nature connection bursaries.

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