Aquatic Ecologist Graduate - Nottingham or Basingstoke (Immediate/Summer 26 start)
Core
Support the delivery of consultancy and advisory services for aquatic ecology, including fieldwork, site work, and laboratory analysis of macroinvertebrates for internal and external clients.
Role type
Graduate Aquatic Ecologist
Builds
Consultancy reports, ecological surveys, and remediation/restoration advice for environmental compliance and property re-use.
Domain
Environmental consulting, aquatic ecology, freshwater biology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aquatic ecology knowledge, macroinvertebrate analysis, freshwater survey techniques, data collection and analysis, Microsoft Office proficiency, numeracy, attention to detail
Preferred skills
MSc or higher in Aquatic Ecology/Ecology, previous commercial or regulatory experience, full driving license
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Collect and analyze aquatic survey data (fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, riparian mammals), conduct laboratory analysis of macroinvertebrate samples, assist with terrestrial ecology surveys, communicate with clients and project teams, comply with health and safety procedures, contribute to client relationship management
Seniority
Graduate, mentored IC