Tetra Tech
Senior Ecologist - Ornithology - UK Wide, Flexible Locations
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Senior Ornithologist – Ecology Team
Join Tetra Tech’s award-winning ecology team as a Senior Ornithologist and lead high-impact surveys and advisory work that protects species and shapes development across the UK.
If you want technical challenge, mentoring responsibility, and clear career progression in a supportive, multidisciplinary consultancy, read on.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
You will deliver ornithological advice and project management within Tetra Tech’s national ecology team, contributing to:
- Surveys
- Impact assessments
- Mitigation design
- Client liaison
Sectors include: residential, defence, energy, infrastructure, and government.
You will:
- Lead multi-season bird surveys (winter, passage, breeding)
- Support Habitat Regulations work
- Review technical reports
- Collaborate with planners, engineers, and other specialists to integrate ecological outcomes into project delivery.
Your Impact in this Position
Your contributions will directly influence planning decisions and conservation outcomes. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing multiple projects to high client expectations
- Mentoring junior staff
- Strengthening client relationships
- Leading commercial and technical growth of the business
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Core Capabilities
Survey Design & Delivery
- Lead robust winter, passage and breeding bird surveys across diverse landscapes and wind-farm contexts.
Technical Reporting & Review
- Produce and critically review clear, defendable ecological and planning-stage reports.
Project & Client Management
- Manage budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
- Deliver multiple projects to deadline.
Mentoring & Team Development
- Coach junior ecologists.
- Share technical expertise.
- Contribute to in-house training.
Cross-disciplinary Collaboration
- Integrate ornithological input into multidisciplinary projects.
- Support business development.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant degree and strong consultancy experience in ornithology.
- Membership of, or eligibility for, CIEEM.
- Full UK driving licence and legal right to work in the UK.
- Proven track record of:
- Delivering multi-season surveys
- Managing projects
- Additional *species skills advantageous.
Working Environment
- Flexible, hybrid working:
- Regular fieldwork
- Collaboration across offices
- Expect:
- Site visits
- Client meetings
- Remote reporting
- Benefits:
- Flexible hours
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- In-house training
- Career frameworks
- Car or car allowance
- Incentives for licence attainment and chartership support
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About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services worldwide, supporting projects across the full project lifecycle.
- Operate in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
- Employ 6,000+ colleagues with expertise in science-based problem-solving.
- Collaborative approach with personalised client relationships.
We support both public and private sector clients locally, nationally, and internationally to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions.
We are committed to the Equality Act 2010 and will make reasonable adjustments to support all candidates and employees, including:
- Adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or physical workspace.
Note: Please inform us of any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your role.
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