Senior Ecologist - Bristol, Birmingham, Leicester and London

Are you a Senior Ecologist looking to work for a dynamic and industry leading team? Do you want the flexibility to balance field work, hybrid working and access to Tetra Tech offices covering the UK, and for an employer which provides a dedicated career pathway and supports a dynamic working environment? Or are you an experienced Consultant Ecologist, ambitious to make a step up, with the support of a diverse network of experts at an award winning consultancy, conducting field studies in a range of the UK's most interesting projects?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end environmental consulting, design, planning and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We work across a breadth of sectors including residential, defence, energy, government services and transport. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. Tetra Tech's ecology team won the CIEEM Large Consultancy of the Year Award and Large Scale Mitigation Award in 2023. We are renowned for delivering innovative solutions to our clients' complex problems and our ecology team plays a critical role in shaping sustainable projects nationwide. We are looking for a technical, energetic and motivated senior ecologist who will thrive in a collaborative environment.

Role Outline

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality ecological services. You will lead surveys and contribute to a diverse range of projects across sectors including energy, defence and infrastructure. Your expertise will support clients in achieving their environmental goals while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

The person in this role will be a competent ecologist and we will encourage professional development in areas that align with interests and Tetra Tech's business strategy. We encourage our ecologists to lead on projects that align with their technical skillset and expertise and will provide in-house project management training and an array of technical training. With an eye for detail and a desire to deliver to high standards, a key element of this role will be to provide support and feedback to colleagues on project deliverables, drawing on the knowledge of our technical experts to develop the best solutions.

The role will require work with colleagues from across the wider business on multi-disciplinary opportunities and projects so a willingness to understand how other parts of the business work would be advantageous. Our success is, in part, due to our established and long-lasting relationships with clients and you will work closely with clients across a range of sectors.

Given the variety of projects we work on, we are looking for a senior ecologist who has strong field skills and ambitions to develop their technical skills in line with project requirements. With support from the regional and national ecology teams, and in line with our defined career framework, general development of expertise across many areas of ecology and particular technical specialisms will be encouraged. We have technical leads within the national team who can mentor and provide advice in key areas. We show our support for professional development through the provision of training, plus bonuses for achieving bat licences and charterships. At Tetra Tech, you will receive great training and we have members of the team purely dedicated to delivering training and upskilling the team.

We operate fully flexible, hybrid working which allows our ecologists to choose where, how and when they work as long as our clients are receiving the high-quality service they expect. We focus on talent and skills, not postcode. The role will require site work as well as working closely with ecologists, clients and colleagues from other teams so may require some time at an office or alternative working space to suit those involved.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working hours for this role, including the possibility of reduced or compressed hours and flexible start or finish times. We can offer a range of solutions to help you get the most out of your work / life balance.

Key responsibilities

1. Survey work and design: Plan, conduct and lead ecological field surveys including protected species surveys, habitat assessments and ecological appraisals. Oversee data collection, ensuring high-quality, accurate results. Provide technical expertise and guidance to the national team where appropriate.


2. Fee proposal, report writing and quality assurance: Produce high-quality, detailed reports, protected species licence applications and mitigation strategies and management plans for a range of protected species and habitats. Experience preparing ecology chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments and Habitat Regulations Assessment would be an advantage. Prepare clear and competitive fee proposals for a variety of ecological services.


3. Client engagement: Work closely with clients including developers, planners and internal colleagues to provide ecological advice and solutions. Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with clients ensuring clear communication and excellent service.


4. Project management: Actively project manage from inception to completion ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards are met.


5. Team development: Provide training and mentoring to junior ecologists, helping them develop their skills and technical knowledge. Mentor junior staff on their journey to obtaining protected species licences. Foster a culture of continuous learning and mentoring in the team.

Requirements:

1. An appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline


2. Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management


3. Demonstrable and relevant experience within ecology/environmental consulting.


4. Must hold a full driving licence.

About the team

1. Over 90 permanent ecologists across 14 offices working as one cohesive team.


2. Time away from home minimised.


3. IT systems allow seamless remote and flexible working, so proximity to an office is not a barrier. Our ecologists can work on the projects that interest them and deliver them to the highest standards.


4. Cars or car allowances to every member of the team regardless of grade, including for personal use.


5. Established TOIL system to allow time management to suit specific personal needs alongside seasonal demands.


6. Career frameworks provide clarity on how to progress.


7. We encourage the development of well-rounded ecologists who can talk about all stages of a project.


8. We offer internal and external training and mentoring, including from our in-house experts.


9. Bat handling licence incentivisation scheme to thank ecologists who spend time and effort in achieving their licence - we know it's not easy!


10. And to show our support of personal development, we award a significant financial bonus to anyone achieving Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist status through CIEEM.


11. We work closely with many other teams, including our own planners, archaeologists, landscape architects, masterplanners and engineers.


12. With a culture of openness, there is always someone within the business who can provide advice and support for almost any query.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting www.tetratecheurope.com/careers

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at Tetra Tech Europe Careers - Jobs (selectminds.com)

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity / shared parental leave.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.