ABOUT US

We’re a close-knit team who care deeply about creating sustainable, practical solutions for development. Our work isn’t just about ticking boxes - it’s about making a positive impact on the environment while helping clients navigate the challenges of responsible development.
Our new leadership team is focused on creating an environment where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to shape the way we work.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Principal Aquatics Consultant, who will be primarily responsible ensuring technical excellence within the freshwater aquatic ecology team, including delivery of training, technical review of reporting and review of internal processes and procedures in line with national policy and legislation.
In this role you will lead on the recruitment, growth, direction and management of a successful Scottish aquatic ecology business, maintain and develop new client, subconsultant, stakeholder, and partner relationships, and seek opportunities to support growth, delivery and business sustainability whilst also managing and regularly reviewing risks.
This role is well suited to someone who is looking to take the next step in their career development, who has a natural flair for working with people, can provide technical leadership and who gains significant job satisfaction from seeing their team flourish and develop.
You will steer the career paths of your team, set a healthy culture, and lead by example, including leading on cross disciplinary working. You will take a leadership role in directing and overseeing delivery of projects and supporting junior project managers through the project lifecycle.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Technical leadership and development of the freshwater aquatics team
• Identify potential clients, liaising with senior members of the Senior management team to regularly review market developments and opportunities.
• Provide effective, high quality project management for a range of aquatic projects and contribute towards the management of multidisciplinary work streams.
• Line management; develop individuals and the wider team in line with KPIs, utilisation targets, CPD, individual and team skills development goals
• Work with the senior members of the Scottish team to bring new ideas and approaches to team and business growth, development and structure
• Lead technical work/review on projects while ensuring high levels of quality and environmental responsibility in line with Gavia ISO accreditations
• Ensure client expectations are met and managed appropriately
• Use technical knowledge and expertise to input into marketing and raising the profile of Gavia through attendance at conferences and training events
• Identify and manage of external specialist sub-contractors
• Prepare fee proposals and tenders and budget control throughout the lifetime of projects