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Technical Director - Hydroecology
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- West Yorkshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £60,000 - £70,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Job Title:
Technical Director - Hydroecology
Salary:
£60,000 to £70,000 (dependent on experience)
Location:
Saltaire, West Yorkshire
Type:
Permanent - Full Time, Hybrid
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Director to lead and grow their hydroecology service offering. This is a strategic leadership role, providing the opportunity to shape technical direction, influence industry standards, and deliver innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges.
Hydroecology plays a critical role in climate resilience and ecosystem protection, and this position offers a platform to drive meaningful, measurable impact across the sector.
About the client:
Our client is an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy, known for its focus on innovation, sustainability and resilience.
They are independent and employee-owned, with a strong emphasis on long-term thinking, collaboration and professional development. With a global presence, they work across public, private and third sector clients to deliver forward-thinking environmental solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and implement technical strategy for hydroecology and water management
Provide thought leadership through publications, conferences and industry engagement
Lead innovation and research initiatives, collaborating with academic and industry partners
Champion technical excellence, quality assurance and continuous improvement
Mentor and develop technical teams, supporting capability growth
Lead strategic project delivery and act as Project Director on key commissions
Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships
Identify and develop new business opportunities, partnerships and frameworks
What Our Client is Looking For:
Recognised authority in hydroecology with a strong track record of sector influence
Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into practical solutions
Strategic mindset with experience shaping technical direction
Strong commercial awareness and experience managing high-value projects
Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills
Commitment to sustainability and innovation
What Our Client Offers:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Strong focus on work-life balance and wellbeing
Investment in learning, development and research
Opportunities to influence industry standards and policy
Leadership role with real strategic impact
Supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture
Eligibility:
Degree (BSc and/or MSc) in ecology, environmental science or related discipline
Chartered Environmentalist (or equivalent professional accreditation)
Right to work in the UK
Opportunity for Growth:
This is a senior leadership position offering significant scope to shape the future direction of hydroecology within a growing consultancy. The role provides opportunities to influence both internal strategy and wider industry practices, while continuing to develop professionally at the highest level.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Technical Director - Hydroecology
Salary:
£60,000 to £70,000 (dependent on experience)
Location:
Saltaire, West Yorkshire
Type:
Permanent - Full Time, Hybrid
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Director to lead and grow their hydroecology service offering. This is a strategic leadership role, providing the opportunity to shape technical direction, influence industry standards, and deliver innovative solutions to complex environmental challenges.
Hydroecology plays a critical role in climate resilience and ecosystem protection, and this position offers a platform to drive meaningful, measurable impact across the sector.
About the client:
Our client is an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy, known for its focus on innovation, sustainability and resilience.
They are independent and employee-owned, with a strong emphasis on long-term thinking, collaboration and professional development. With a global presence, they work across public, private and third sector clients to deliver forward-thinking environmental solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and implement technical strategy for hydroecology and water management
Provide thought leadership through publications, conferences and industry engagement
Lead innovation and research initiatives, collaborating with academic and industry partners
Champion technical excellence, quality assurance and continuous improvement
Mentor and develop technical teams, supporting capability growth
Lead strategic project delivery and act as Project Director on key commissions
Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships
Identify and develop new business opportunities, partnerships and frameworks
What Our Client is Looking For:
Recognised authority in hydroecology with a strong track record of sector influence
Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into practical solutions
Strategic mindset with experience shaping technical direction
Strong commercial awareness and experience managing high-value projects
Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills
Commitment to sustainability and innovation
What Our Client Offers:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Strong focus on work-life balance and wellbeing
Investment in learning, development and research
Opportunities to influence industry standards and policy
Leadership role with real strategic impact
Supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture
Eligibility:
Degree (BSc and/or MSc) in ecology, environmental science or related discipline
Chartered Environmentalist (or equivalent professional accreditation)
Right to work in the UK
Opportunity for Growth:
This is a senior leadership position offering significant scope to shape the future direction of hydroecology within a growing consultancy. The role provides opportunities to influence both internal strategy and wider industry practices, while continuing to develop professionally at the highest level.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status