Senior Fisheries Consultant

About The Role

Are you a fisheries specialist who enjoys getting out in the field as much as analysing and interpreting data? Do you want to work on varied, technically interesting projects that genuinely influence environmental outcomes?

We’re looking for a Senior Fisheries Consultant to join APEM’s nationwide Freshwater Fisheries team within our Water Management Division

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This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering a wide range of fisheries and aquatic ecology projects across the UK; combining hands-on survey work, technical reporting and project leadership. You’ll work alongside a team of experienced Freshwater scientists, contributing to projects that support water companies, regulators and major infrastructure development

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No two projects are the same. You could be leading salmonid-focused electric fishing surveys to support flood alleviation schemes, delivering reservoir stock assessments across multiple species, or carrying out habitat walkovers to inform water resource and abstraction projects. Alongside fieldwork, you’ll analyse fisheries data and produce high-quality reports that support regulatory processes and environmental decision-maki

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As a Senior Consultant, you’ll also take on a key role in mentoring junior team members, contributing to tenders and building strong client relationships; helping to shape both project delivery and the continued growth of our fisheries capabil

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What you’ll be

• doingLeading and delivering a range of freshwater fisheries surveys, including electric fishing, netting and boat-based
• workDesigning and undertaking analytical surveys such as habitat walkovers and redd su
• rveysAnalysing fisheries catch data and producing clear, high-quality technical re
• portsContributing to regulatory reporting, including assessments linked to environmental legislation (e.g. HRA, EIA,
• WFD)Managing projects to ensure delivery to time, budget and quality stan
• dardsSupporting tender preparation and contributing to winning new
• workBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeho
• ldersMentoring and supporting junior colleagues in both field and office environ

ments
What we’re looki

ng forYou’ll need to

• bring:At least 3–4 years’ experience in freshwater fisheries or aquatic e
• cologyExperience delivering a range of fisheries surveys (e.g. electric fishing, seine netting, fyke netting, boat
• work)Strong knowledge of fisheries science and aquatic ecos
• ystemsExperience analysing and interpreting fisherie
• s dataExcellent report writing and communication
• skillsStrong organisational and project management
• skillsConfidence working both independently and as part of

a team
It’s a bonus if yo

• u have:Experience with analytical surveys such as habitat walkovers or redd
• surveysExperience producing reports linked to environmental legislation (e.g. HRA, EI
• A, WFD)Site-based qualifications (e.g. electric fishing certification, working near water, protected species li
• cences)Experience contributing to tenders or pr
• oposalsProfessional accreditation or working tow

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xt stepsWe are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual

skills.
If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need is some basic information and your CV; we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all ap

plicants

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About UsAt APEM, we combine technical excellence with flexibility and wellbeing. Our Freshwater Fisheries team works on a diverse portfolio of projects, from regulatory monitoring and conservation to large-scale infrastructure and water resource p

rogrammes.
As part of the APEM Group, we collaborate across freshwater, marine and terrestrial teams, giving our people the opportunity to work on varied and meaningful projects at support sustainable environmenta