Are you a Principal/ Associate Ecologist looking to broaden your project experience or to work with a diverse team of ecological experts? Or are you an ambitious Senior/Principal Ecologist looking for a step up with the flexibility or opportunities to develop your career without the glass ceiling?
Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.
About Tetra Tech:
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. Tetra Tech Ecology team won the CIEEM Large Consultancy of the Year Award and Large Scale Mitigation Award in 2023.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They help our clients succeed, our business prosper and the communities we work in thrive.We need the very best designers, project managers, engineers, surveyors, town planners, environmental specialists and business service professionals to maintain our reputation as a market leader.We do this by taking care of our people, offering fantastic flexible benefits, providing personal and professional development, and giving employees the opportunity to work on exciting and ground-breaking projects.
We dont want Tetra Tech to be just your next role, we want it to be a step-change in your career and ultimately a move that you are proud to have made.
As Tetra Tech builds on its demonstrable track record as one of the leading global environmental consultancies, we are seeking a talented Principal/ Associate Ecologist to focus on technical bid support, business development and project management.
We are looking for an experienced ecologist to join our established network of over 95 ecologists with the energy to realise opportunities for the development of both the business and their own career.
The Role:
The main focus of this role is to support the ecology management team with business development activities across the UK in line with our ecology strategy.This will include leading on, supporting with and coordinating the technical elements of bids, tenders and framework opportunities so requiring a sound understanding of the technical aspects of ecological consultancy as well as being commercially astute will be essential.You will work closely with our Environmental Managers and Bid Support Team.
You will contribute to business development activities across ecology, including the coordination of national initiatives, and will support with specific objectives relating to areas identified for growth. This may be in relation to specific clients, sectors or technical specialisms, and include attendance at conferences, client workshops and other events.
With a passion to achieve the best environmental outcomes on projects, the person in this role will be a confident and competent ecologist and we will encourage professional development in areas that align with our Ecology, Environmental or Group strategies as well as their own interests.We will provide inhouse Project Management training and encourage you to lead on projects that align with your technical skillset.With an eye for detail and a desire to deliver to high standards, we would like you to provide support and feedback to colleagues on project deliverables as well as bids and proposals.You will also be required to 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.
The person in this role will be able to draw on their professional network to add value to bids, business development and projects.It would be advantageous if you enjoyed developing relationships with clients and colleagues and demonstrated an ability to use your network to identify opportunities that would be of benefit to the ecology team and Tetra Tech.
Flexible Working:
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 working closely with the regional team and developing relationships with clients and colleagues from other teams so may require some time on site, at an office or alternative working space to suit those involved.
We are very happy to discuss flexible working 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.If the timings not quite right for you, please do still get in touch as we will always consider deferring the start date for the right candidate.
About the team:
Multi-award winning Ecology team; recently winning CIEEM Large Consultancy of the Year and Large Scale Mitigation project in 2023.
Over 95 permanent ecologists across 13 offices working as one cohesive team.
Time away from home minimised.
IT systems allow seamless remote and flexible working, so proximity to an office is not a barrier we focus on talents and skills, not postcode.Our ecologists can work on the projects that interest them and deliver them to the highest standards.
Cars or car allowances to every member of the team regardless of grade, including for personal use.
Established TOIL system to allow time management to suit specific personal needs alongside seasonal demands.
Career frameworks provide clarity on how to progress.
We encourage the development of well-rounded ecologists who can talk about all stages of a project. We offer extensive internal and external training and mentoring, including from our inhouse experts along with all team face to face training.
Bat handling licence incentivisation scheme to thank ecologists who spend time and effort in achieving their licence - we know it's not easy!
And to show our support of personal development, we award a significant financial bonus to anyone achieving Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist status through CIEEM.
We work closely with many other teams, including our own Planners, Archaeologists, Landscape Architects, Masterplanners and Engineers. With a culture of openness, there is always someone within the business who can provide advice and support for almost any query.
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 CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tetra Tech positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible
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