Associate Director / Technical Director - Freshwater Ecology

Job description

Your New Role We are seeking an Associate Director or Technical Director in Freshwater Ecology to join our expanding Aquatic Ecology team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an established technical specialist who thrives on leading complex programmes, advising clients and regulators, and raising the bar for best practice across the industry. You’ll act as a trusted authority on freshwater ecology, providing expertise across major UK and international infrastructure schemes, including DCO/NSIP projects, regulated water company frameworks, and long term capital programmes. What You’ll Be Doing: In this influential role, you will: - Lead and guide the design of freshwater and aquatic ecology baseline survey programmes for EIAs and regulatory submissions. - Author highquality technical reports, including EIA chapters, WFD assessments, and planning deliverables for both UK and international clients. - Line manage and mentor talented aquatic ecologists, supporting their growth, wellbeing, and workloads. - Prepare competitive tenders and fee estimates for medium and large-scale freshwater ecology projects. - Support the management of the wider aquatic team—including health & safety,...