Overview
Senior Ecologist – Birmingham / Leicester at Tetra Tech Europe.
Are you a Senior Ecologist looking to work for a dynamic and industry-leading team? Do you want flexibility to balance field work, hybrid working and access to Tetra Tech offices covering the UK, with a dedicated career pathway and a dynamic working environment? We are seeking a technical, energetic and motivated senior ecologist who will thrive in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Project management: actively project manage from inception to completion ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards are met.
* 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
* An appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline
* Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
* Demonstrable and relevant experience within ecology/environmental consulting
* Must hold a full driving licence
About The Team
* 95 permanent ecologists across the region
* Time away from home minimised; IT systems enable seamless remote and flexible working
* 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 personal needs alongside seasonal demands
* Career frameworks provide clarity on progression
* Internal and external training and mentoring, including from in-house experts
* Bat handling licence incentivisation and Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist status bonuses through CIEEM
* Collaborative work with planners, archaeologists, landscape architects, masterplanners and engineers
* A culture of openness with accessible advice and support for queries
Work Arrangements
We operate fully flexible, hybrid working. We focus on talent and skills, not postcode. The role will require site work and collaboration with ecologists, clients and colleagues from other teams, potentially requiring time at an office or alternative workspace. Flexible working hours, including reduced or compressed hours and flexible start or finish times, can be discussed to support work/life balance.
Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. For more information, visit our careers site.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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