Gavia Environmental Ltd, a growing and dynamic Environmental Consultancy, is looking to appoint a Technical Director (Hydrology & Peatland) to develop and expand our capabilities within the sector. The responsibilities of the role would include:

Provision of technical expertise to support and expand our hydrology and peatland services. Existing areas where expertise would be required would include:

Business development to include identifying and developing new opportunities, preparing and reviewing proposals, and developing new business through new and existing clients. Expansion of Gavia's profile and market share through enhancing technical delivery and successful business development activities.

Technical direction of all hydrology and peat project workload, to include development and input to methodologies, provision of staff training and mentoring, effective delegation of work and acting as a technical reviewer and approver to ensure deliverables achieve client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.

Collaboration with other Gavia Team Leads, Technical Directors and Senior Management to develop sales strategies, identify crossover opportunities and contribute to company business plans. Contribution to Gavia's marketing activities such as marketing campaigns and materials, press releases, snippets for social media and attendance at suitable conferences.

Ensuring compliance with Gavia's Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures and ISO Integrated Management System.

Ability to lead and work as part of a team, demonstrating a drive and commitment to meet targets whilst motivating others to achieve their best results., Our Hydrology Technical Director position is based in our Glasgow Office however, the position will involve traveling to our other offices or for our client projects, as necessary.

First degree in Hydrology, Engineering or similar subject.

Sufficient experience within a role with similar responsibilities, or evidence of working towards these responsibilities.

Full valid drivers' licence.

Master's degree in Hydrology, Soil Science or similar subject.

Chartered member of an appropriate professional body.

Located within Central Scotland.

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Additional leave

Casual dress

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Gym membership

On-site parking, Gavia has been delivering outstanding hydrology advice to clients for over 10 years and are uniquely placed to capitalise on the growing market for hydrology and peat services. As a small SME, this role allows development within a multitude of different technical focus areas, enhancing an individual's own skillsets and job satisfaction. A degree of autonomy is offered within the role, allowing the right individual flexibility to develop new services and systems of management.