Are you passionate about freshwater fisheries and looking to build your career within a supportive and friendly team? Do you enjoy combining field survey work with technical analysis and reporting, and want to contribute to projects that protect and enhance freshwater environments?
We’re looking for a Freshwater Fisheries Consultant to join APEM’s nationwide Freshwater Fisheries team within our Water Management Division. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team of aquatic scientists with expertise across fisheries science, surveys and wider aquatic ecology.
Our Freshwater Fisheries team delivers a diverse range of projects, supporting clients across the water, energy, conservation and infrastructure sectors. Our work includes fish surveys, habitat evaluations, fisheries impact and risk assessments, mitigation design, fish and eel passage investigations, and regulatory assessments including HRA, EIA and WFD.
You’ll play a key role in supporting projects that balance responsible development with environmental protection. Working alongside experienced Senior and Principal Consultants, you’ll develop your technical expertise, contribute to project delivery and build your confidence across freshwater fisheries surveys, data analysis and environmental reporting.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about freshwater ecology, enjoys varied project work and wants to develop into a well-rounded fisheries consultant within a supportive and technically excellent team.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need to bring:
• At least one year’s relevant experience within freshwater fisheries, aquatic ecology or a related field
• A sound understanding of freshwater fish ecology, including migratory species, and the legislation and guidance that applies to their protection
• The ability to talk knowledgeably and passionately about freshwater fisheries and aquatic environments
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyse information and produce clear written outputs
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider project team
• A willingness to undertake field-based survey work and contribute to varied projects across the UK
It’s a bonus if you have:
• Experience undertaking freshwater fisheries survey techniques or other relevant aquatic survey methods
• Experience contributing to technical reports or environmental assessments
• Experience supporting proposal preparation, including budgeting or costing exercises
• Client engagement experience
• Professional accreditation or membership of a relevant professional body, or working towards this
At APEM, we combine technical excellence with flexibility and wellbeing. Our Freshwater Fisheries team works on a wide range of interesting and challenging projects, supporting clients to better understand, manage and protect aquatic environments.
You’ll work alongside experienced specialists who are passionate about sharing knowledge and developing the next generation of aquatic scientists. We support our people to build their technical capability, gain exposure to varied projects and develop their careers within a growing environmental consultancy.
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 is some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.