Overview

APEM is Europe’s largest specialist aquatic science consultancy, offering our clients an integrated approach to every aspect of the investigation and management of both freshwater and marine environments and increasingly their connecting terrestrial habitats.

With almost 30 years’ experience, we operate UK-wide as well as internationally, and our scientists are recognised experts in their fields. As a company we pride ourselves on our commitment to scientific and client service excellence.

About the role
APEM is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with a proven track record in a consultancy environment at principal level, or a technical specialist in a relevant field.

You will have specialist knowledge and skills to enable you to assist with the management and technical consultancy of projects in the area of freshwater fisheries. A strong background in freshwater fisheries ecology and a working knowledge of the application of legislation such as the Water Framework Directive to UK rivers is desired for the role.

APEM’s fisheries team is currently undertaking projects on the impacts of water abstraction, environmental monitoring and assessment of water company drought plans, heavily modified water body assessments, development environmental assessments, fish entrainment/impingement, hydropower assessment and fish passage. An understanding of UK fisheries legislation and its application to monitoring and environmental assessments will be an advantage.

You will be primarily office based, although site visits, client meetings and fieldwork are likely to be required, which may include overnight stays; therefore, a full driving licence and personal flexibility is essential.

About you
You will be qualified to the minimum of BSc. level in a relevant discipline, and have evidence of relevant experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for high calibre, motivated and commercially minded scientists to join our growing team.

You will be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as within project teams drawn from our regional offices. You will also have the drive and enthusiasm to expand the current fisheries portfolio within APEM and to represent it externally.  Thus, the ability to communicate effectively with clients in all sectors and a sense of pride in, and responsibility for your work are paramount.

Depending on the grade applied for, we would anticipate candidates will have a minimum of an MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline or the equivalent professional experience, along with relevant consultancy experience. You will be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, are essential, as well as the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Whether you are an applicant with academic, regulatory, consultancy or third sector experience you will need to demonstrate your ability to apply your skills in a commercial consultancy context through experience of managing projects and dealing with people effectively and professionally.

How to apply
To apply please download an APEM application form.

You should then email a completed application form, along with a detailed CV and covering letter to recruitment@apemltd.co.uk . The subject heading of the email should state “your name – Fisheries Ecologist – grade applied for – preferred location”.

If you have any queries, please email recruitment@apemltd.co.uk and one of our team will respond to you as soon as possible.

The deadline for applications is Monday 21 November 2016.

Interviews will be held week commencing 5 December 2016.