Job Title: Peatland Hydrology Consultant

Reporting to: Peatland Hydrology Technical Director

Location: Perth or Glasgow – Hybrid Working Available

Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 dependent on experience

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 an experienced Peatland Hydrology Consultant with direct project experience undertaking peatland surveys, authoring Peat Management Plans, undertaking peatland restoration feasibility studies, water quality monitoring and contributing to Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Soils EIAR chapters.

This role will be divided between site work and office work and therefore will require the suitable candidate to be comfortable undertaking surveys in rural Scotland to the highest health and safety standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Scope, prepare and undertake site visits to collate peatland hydrology data, upholding the highest health and safety standards at all times.
• Input into the production of Peat Management Plans, feasibility studies, restoration designs, PWS, GWDTE and PLHRA assessments, and Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Soils EIAR chapters.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the relevant policy, legislation and best practice, including Peatland Code and Peatland ACTION framework.
• Input into consultation with key stakeholders including EA and SEPA.
• Work collaboratively with the flood risk, drainage, ecology, construction and aquatics specialists within Gavia to provide coordinated deliverables to our clients.
• Support with the production of bids, proposals and tenders.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience, knowledge and passion for peatland hydrology.
• 2-4+ years industry experience within peatland hydrology.
• A degree within a relevant environmental subject.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, working towards achieving full chartered status.
• A working knowledge of Peatland Code and Peatland ACTION framework.
• Prior experience undertaking peatland surveys.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer:

We’re committed to developing our team and supporting their ambitions. You’ll benefit from:

• 20 days per annum CPD.
• Paid Professional Membership.
• 20 days per year plus the standard Scottish bank holidays (normally 9 days). Enhanced with service length.
• Flexible Toil/Balancing Hours policy.
• Private healthcare plan.
• Company pension contribution.
• Hybrid working.

Note relocation package (within the UK) may be available for the right candidate.

Additional Information

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Our other screening checks can include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age

Contact

To apply or obtain more details on the above position, please send your CV and cover letter to careers@gavia-environmental.co.uk.