Overview
In a graduate role you will work on exciting, ground-breaking projects from day one, with support to grow in your chosen discipline as well as training to develop the core skills needed to succeed in a professional organisation. Our early careers programme gives you the chance to connect with others across the region/business who are also starting their career, as well as mentoring, Chartership support & bonuses and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop field craft and consultancy skills as part of a professional team in the great outdoors. The role is for an enthusiastic and passionate Graduate Ecologist looking to develop a successful career whilst helping shape the world we live in. With ambitions to grow our UK presence, we are looking for ecologists to join our national team of ecologists. From Day 1, our Graduate Ecologists work on projects and receive support to grow in their chosen specialism as well as training to develop core skills needed to succeed in the corporate world. This is all part of Tetra Tech's Early Careers Programme, including mentoring, Chartership support, bonuses and more. We draw on the knowledge of our technical experts to develop the best solutions for our clients and our staff. A Graduate joining the Ecology team will assist our ecologists on habitat and protected species surveys, desktop studies, data analysis, report writing and fee proposals, alongside extensive training. With defined career pathways for all grades of ecologists, the route to progression and professional development is clear. This is an opportunity to develop your career while shaping the world we live in. You will work with colleagues across the wider business on multi-disciplinary opportunities and projects, so a willingness to understand how other parts of the business work will be required. We are happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including reduced or compressed hours and flexible start or finish times. We can offer solutions to help you get the most out of your work/life balance. Flexible working is supported, but attendance at offices, events or sites may be required to deliver the role.
About the Ecology Team
* Over 90 permanent ecologists across 14 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 & skills, not postcode.
* Site based 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.
* Internal and external training and mentoring, including from in-house experts.
* Bat handling licence incentivisation scheme to recognise licence achievement.
* Financial bonus for Chartered Ecologist status through CIEEM.
* Collaboration with Planners, Archaeologists, Landscape Architects, Masterplanners and Engineers, with a culture of openness for advice and support.
* Commitment to flexible working where possible, with a focus on outputs rather than inputs.
Responsibilities
* Assist skilled ecologists on habitat and protected species surveys, desktop studies, data analysis, and report writing.
* Contribute to fee proposals and project delivery with a focus on high-quality outcomes.
* Work with colleagues across the wider business on multi-disciplinary opportunities and projects.
Qualifications
* Minimum 2:1 Degree or equivalent in ecology, conservation or a related discipline.
* Be a student or qualifying member of CIEEM (or evidence of working towards this).
* Understanding of the principles of ecological survey and mitigation work.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Be willing to work flexible, unsociable hours including evenings and occasionally early mornings.
* Be willing to travel for work.
* Valid UK driving licence and ideally access to a vehicle.
* Able to obtain SC clearance and DBS check.
Notes: Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering, and environmental consultancy. We provide data-driven, market-leading solutions to clients in the UK and Europe. We have over 6,000 employees and 50+ offices in the UK and Europe. Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
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