Fisheries Science Consultant

About The Role

Are you an aquatic ecologist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a interest for freshwater fish science and want to work as part of a multi disciplinary team? Do you want to be involved in work in projects such as river restoration, tidal power schemes and water EIA for major infrastructure?

APEM’s freshwater aquatic consultancy has been established as an area of APEM's expertise for many years, our specialists deliver cutting-edge collection, analysis, and interpretation of freshwater survey data. As a Consultant Scientist in fisheries, you will work alongside our team of cross-disciplinary experts, utilising your expertise to deliver a range of projects for UK environment/conservation agencies, the water and energy industries, and supporting services. Our team is dedicated to protecting the aquatic environment while supporting your growth and development.

To apply for this role you will need:

• Degree level qualification in a related subject
• To be able to show knowledge of freshwater fish science, ideally through employment or via voluntary/intern opportunities
• Ability to review and manipulate data
• Strong report writing skills
• Availability to carry out fieldwork at sites throughout the UK

You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.

Next steps

We 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 some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications

About Us

The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.