Ecologist - Consultant to Principal level

Are you an ecologist with the desire to put your expertise to good use across a diversity of projects with the support of an experienced team? Are you ambitious to develop your technical skills and career in line with a defined career pathway that follows the route you choose? Do you want to find a work/life balance despite the nocturnal nature of bat work?

The Company: As Tetra Tech builds on its demonstrable track record as one of the leading global environmental consultancies, we are seeking ecologists of all levels to strengthen our existing expertise. With ambitions to grow our UK presence to emulate the success of the global business, we are looking for dynamic ecologists to join our established network of over 95 ecologists.

As a member of the ecology team based out of one of our office locations, you will be fully flexible, working remotely or in a hybrid setting as long as clients receive high quality service. Your role may require significant site work at your location depending on your grade. You will work closely with other ecologists, clients and colleagues from other teams, supporting them throughout all stages of a project. You will also develop relationships with colleagues across the business and liaise with the wider ecology team, ensuring seamless service delivery.

• Consultant to Principal level ecologist
• Botanical specialism, including ideally FISC 3 or higher
• Ornithological specialism
• Project management, client care and business development experience

Our team consists of 95 permanent ecologists across 13 offices, working as one cohesive group.

• Time away from home is minimised.
• IT systems allow seamless remote and flexible working, so proximity to an office is not a barrier.
• 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, offering internal and external training and mentoring from in-house experts.
• Bat handling licence incentivisation scheme to thank ecologists who spend time and effort achieving the licence.
• A significant financial bonus is awarded to anyone achieving Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist status through CIEEM.
• We work closely with many other teams, including planners, archaeologists, landscape architects, master planners and engineers, fostering a culture of openness and support.

We take pride in delivering projects effectively for clients. This often requires colleagues to be together-either in offices or on site-to ensure the best outcomes. However, when possible, we advocate for flexibility around how, when, and where you work. Each team manages its own way of working, trusting employees and focusing on outputs rather than inputs.

Meeting up with colleagues and clients face to face in office environments or on site is important for collaboration, face to face meetings, appraisals and development.

Inclusion: At Tetra Tech, we want everyone to feel like they truly belong. Our goal is to create a workplace where every person is valued and respected for who they are. Everyone is welcome at Tetra Tech. Opportunities and success should only be determined by attitude, capability and collaborative spirit. Be yourself, without apology.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all 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, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.