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The Port of London Authority (PLA) is recruiting a Conservancy Advisor
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Job opportunity: Conservancy Advisor (Grade 6)
📍 London River House, Gravesend, Kent
💷 £53,174 per annum | Full-time (35 hours/week)
The Port of London Authority (PLA) is recruiting a Conservancy Advisor to support the protection, management, and development of the 95-mile tidal River Thames, one of the UK’s most important and iconic waterways.
The Role
The Role Sits Within Hydrographic Services And Contributes To:
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- Navigation channel management and maintenance
- Assessment of third-party harbour works and environmental impacts
- Delivery of tidal data, modelling, and services for river users
Requirements
Candidates should be degree-educated in a physical science or engineering discipline, hold (or be working toward) professional accreditation, and have 3–5 years of relevant experience. Strong GIS capability and the ability to communicate technical insights clearly are essential.
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Application Deadline
⏳ Closing date: 18 January 2026
Important Notice
⚠️ Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)
An opportunity to apply technical expertise in a role with real environmental and navigational impact — while contributing to the future of the tidal Thames.
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