Principal Technical Specialist - Water Team

Principal Technical Specialist - Water Team - Manchester

• Full-time
• Join us in shaping a future where nature and business thrive together
• At Thomson, our purpose is simple but powerful:to enable nature and business to thrive together .
• We’re building a reputation as the UK’s mostinnovative, pragmatic and fast-growing environmental consultancy . Our ambition is to be thefirst choice for clients and theemployer of choice for environmental professionals .
• With offices across the UK, our multidisciplinary experts deliver exceptional outcomes across terrestrial and freshwater ecology, hydrology, marine science, GIS, habitat management, arboriculture and environmental impact assessment.
• The Opportunity
• We are seeking aPrincipal Technical Specialist to lead and grow ourdynamic Water Team .
• This is a key leadership role where you will combinetechnical expertise, team leadership and business development to deliver complex aquatic projects and shape the future of our water services.
• You will work closely with clients and colleagues to provide best-practice advice, ensure compliance with legislation and policy, and support the successful delivery of high-quality environmental outcomes.
• What You’ll Be Doing
• Leadership & Team Development
• Manage team workloads, performance, training and development
• Provide technical oversight, mentoring and internal training
• Support colleagues in achieving their professional goals
• Technical Delivery
• Lead and deliver large, complex hydro-ecological projects
• Provide expert guidance on legislation, policy and best practice
• Review and approve technical reports and deliverables
• Oversee budgets, forecasting and team financial performance
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard
• Business Development
• Win new work through bids, tenders and client engagement
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support marketing and PR activity to promote water services
• Example Projects & Deliverables
• Field & Survey Work
• Preliminary Ecological Appraisals and Ecological Clerk of Works
• Macroinvertebrate and water quality monitoring
• Fish population and habitat surveys
• eDNA and INNS surveys
• River habitat surveys, flow gauging and water level monitoring
• Environmental Assessments
• Nutrient neutrality assessments
• Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments
• Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA)
• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Marine licensing and flood risk permitting
• What We’re Looking For
• Principal-level experience in environmental consultancy
• Strong background in aquatic ecology, hydro-ecology or similar
• Proven experience managing and developing staff
• Track record of winning work and building client relationships
• Technical Expertise
• Strong knowledge of hydro-ecological survey techniques, legislation and policy
• Experience delivering high-quality reports and assessments
• Skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage people, budgets and multiple projects
• Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance
• Working at Thomson
• At Thomson, we strive to be the very best at what we do—for our clients and for each other.
• We believe inOne Thomson : valuing every individual’s unique skills and experiences, and working together to deliver exceptional service.
• Our people are our greatest asset. We are proud of ourfriendly, supportive and can-do culture , where nothing is too much trouble. We live and breathe ourRISE values – Respect, Integrity, Support and Excellence —and we are constantly evolving, with your voice helping shape our future.
• We actively promote ahealthy work-life balance , offering flexibility and a supportive environment where people can thrive. We embrace new challenges, work collaboratively, and celebrate success together.
• We are passionate aboutcareer development . You’ll have access to:
• Industry-accredited external training
• Specialist-led internal training
• Opportunities to work across disciplines
• The chance to contribute to and leadhigh-profile, once-in-a-lifetime projects
• We also offer a competitive benefits package, including:
• 25 days annual leave
• Enhanced stakeholder pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Paid professional memberships
• Clothing allowance
• Performance-related rewards and long service awards
• Free parking
• Regular social and company events
• We are also committed to giving back, with strong involvement incharity fundraising and local community initiatives .
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
• As an equal opportunities employer, Thomson is committed to the fair and equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.
• We are building adiverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We believe diversity strengthens our team and enhances the work we do.
• Ready to make a difference?
• If you’re a skilled and motivated professional looking for a role where you can lead, influence and deliver meaningful environmental impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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