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Principal Aquatic Ecologist

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Eden Scott

                    Location
                    📍 Glasgow, United Kingdom
                

                    Posted
                    📅 June 06, 2026
                

                    Work Type
                    ⏰ Permanent
                

Position Overview

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

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