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Water Ecology Team Lead

Blue Arrow
Reading
money-bag £45000 - £60000/annum
Posted: 19 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 18 November 2026
Ref: 225739099

Role: Water Ecology Team Lead

Location: UK (Remote)

Duration: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Technical Specialist to lead and grow the dynamic Water Team.

This is a key leadership role where you will combine technical expertise, team leadership and business development to deliver complex aquatic projects and shape the future of our water services.

What You''ll Be Doing

Leadership & Team Development

  • Manage team workloads, performance, training and development
  • Provide technical oversight, mentoring and internal training
  • Support colleagues in achieving their professional goals

Technical Delivery

  • Lead and deliver large, complex hydro-ecological projects
  • Provide expert guidance on legislation, policy and best practice
  • Review and approve technical reports and deliverables

Business Development

  • Win new work through bids, tenders and client engagement
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Support marketing and PR activity to promote water services

Example Projects & Deliverables

Field & Survey Work

  • Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Clerk of Works
  • Macroinvertebrate and water quality monitoring
  • Fish population and habitat surveys
  • eDNA and INNS surveys
  • River habitat surveys, flow gauging and water level monitoring

Environmental Assessments

  • Nutrient neutrality assessments
  • Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments
  • Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)
  • Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
  • Marine licensing and flood risk permitting

Qualifications / Knowledge

  • Knowledge of hydro-ecological survey techniques, legislation and policy
  • Experience delivering high-quality reports and assessments

Essential:

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance

For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advert

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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