Senior Fisheries Consultant

5 days ago


South West England, United Kingdom FishTek Full time
Company Overview

Fishtek Consulting is a pioneering fisheries science and river engineering consultancy with a global reach, based in the UK. Our team of experts combines environmental scientists, fisheries biologists, and engineers to deliver innovative solutions for fisheries and environmental challenges.

We cater to a diverse range of clients worldwide, providing bespoke services that address topics such as fish and eel pass design, natural flood management, river restoration, off-take and abstraction design and screening, fisheries impact assessments, invasive species surveys, and fisheries monitoring.

Salary and Benefits

Up to £60,000 per annum, commensurate with experience

Job Description

We seek an experienced and enthusiastic freshwater Principal Fisheries Consultant with extensive consultancy experience, including preparing bids, project management, and technical lead roles on fish and eel pass design projects.

  • Prepare initial quotations and tender responses
  • Conduct site visits and surveys
  • Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and government agencies
  • Obtain permissions and consents, including liaison with the Environment Agency fish pass panel
  • Act as the technical lead on a range of projects, including fish and eel pass design
  • Undertake technical report writing and provide specialist knowledge to clients and colleagues
  • Project management, including budget and programme management
  • Supervise and mentor junior staff
  • Collaborate with our engineers and CAD technicians to develop designs
  • Review technical work according to relevant industry guidance and standards
Required Skills and Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a scientific or environmental discipline, combined with relevant years of environmental consultancy experience. Essential qualifications include:

  • A full driving licence
  • Previous knowledge of fish and eel pass design
  • Excellent technical report writing skills
  • Understanding of fisheries legislation and industry standards, including the fish pass application process
  • Experience working in another discipline, such as freshwater fisheries monitoring, geomorphology, river restoration, or similar
  • Evidence of project management experience and supporting junior staff

Desirable qualifications include:

  • Post-graduate qualification in a scientific or environmental discipline
  • Relevant years of consultancy experience
  • Experience using MS Project
  • Chartered Environmentalist (IFM, CIWEM, or similar)
  • GIS or CAD experience
  • Prince 2 project management or similar
Benefits

We offer a competitive package, including life assurance, company pension scheme, two days' annual volunteering, and a flexible benefits program featuring options to buy additional holidays, health cash plan, discounted gym membership, EV car lease, and cycle-to-work schemes.



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