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HRA Specialist
Ready to take your Habitat Regulations Assessment expertise to the next level?
Join a leading environmental consultancy where your technical knowledge will shape nationally significant projects and drive high-quality ecological outcomes.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
We are seeking a Senior to Associate level ecologist with strong experience in Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) to join our national team. You will play a key role in delivering HRA services across a wide range of sectors including residential, energy, infrastructure, minerals and defence, supporting projects throughout the UK and Ireland.
Working within a multidisciplinary consultancy, you will collaborate with planning, engineering and environmental specialists to deliver robust, compliant and innovative HRA solutions, contributing to both project success and the continued growth of our technical capability.
Your Impact in this Position
You will lead and coordinate HRA inputs across multiple projects, preparing and reviewing key deliverables such as Likely Significant Effects screenings and Reports to Inform Appropriate Assessment.
Your expertise will support high-quality project delivery, strengthen client relationships and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. You will also contribute to team development through mentoring, technical review and sharing industry knowledge, helping to build capability across the wider ecology team.
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Core Capabilities
Technical Expertise in HRA
Lead preparation and review of HRA deliverables, including LSE screenings and RIAA reports Apply strong understanding of HRA processes, guidance and best practice
Project Management & Delivery
Manage a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors Coordinate HRA inputs and ensure timely, high-quality outputs
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders Build and maintain strong client relationships
Leadership & Knowledge Sharing
Mentor colleagues and support technical development across the team Provide quality assurance and contribute to continuous improvement
Strategic Awareness & Growth
Monitor industry developments and communicate changes internally Identify opportunities for business development and service growth
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Proven experience in Habitat Regulations Assessment, ideally including plan-level HRA Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policy and guidance Experience managing projects and engaging with stakeholders Relevant degree in ecology or related field; CIEEM membership desirable Public Inquiry experience beneficial but not essential
Working Environment
This role offers fully flexible, hybrid working across a network of UK offices, with no fixed office attendance requirements. You can work where and when you are most effective, with options for flexible hours, compressed or reduced working patterns, supporting a strong work-life balance.
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Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role
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