Tetra Tech Europe
Senior Ecologist - Ornithology - UK Wide, Flexible Locations
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Join Tetra Tech’s award-winning ecology team as a Senior Ornithologist
Lead high-impact surveys and advisory work that protect species and shape 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. Your focus will include:
- Contributing to surveys, impact assessments, mitigation design, and client liaison
- Working across residential, defence, energy, infrastructure, and government sectors
- Leading multi-season bird surveys (winter, passage, breeding seasons)
- Supporting Habitat Regulations compliance
- Reviewing technical reports
- Collaborating with planners, engineers, and other specialists to ensure ecological outcomes are integrated into project delivery.
Your Impact in This Position
Your work will directly influence:
- Planning decisions
- Conservation outcomes
- Management of multiple projects while maintaining high client expectations
- Mentorship of junior staff
- Strengthening client relationships
- Business growth through commercial and technical leadership
Core Capabilities
- Survey Design & Delivery: Lead robust winter, passage, and breeding bird surveys across diverse landscapes, including wind-farm contexts.
- Technical Reporting & Review: Produce and critically review clear, defendable ecological and planning-stage reports.
- Project & Client Management: Oversee budgets, schedules, and client expectations; deliver projects on time and to deadline.
- Mentoring & Team Development: Coach junior ecologists, share technical expertise, and contribute to in-house training programs.
- Cross-disciplinary Collaboration: Integrate ornithological input into multidisciplinary projects and support business development.
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Training, Qualifications & Experience
- Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.
- Strong consultancy experience in ornithology.
Required:
- Membership of, or eligibility for CIEEM (Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management).
- Full UK driving licence and legal right to work in the UK.
- Proven ability to deliver multi-season surveys.
- Experience managing projects of similar scope.
Advantageous:
- Additional species expertise beyond core ornithology.
Working Environment
- Hybrid working model with flexibility to adapt to fieldwork and office collaboration.
- Regular site visits and client meetings, alongside remote work for reporting duties.
- Flexible hours supported by:
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- In-house training programs.
- Career frameworks designed for progression.
- Option for either company car or a car allowance.
- Incentives for licence attainment and support towards chartership.
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About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services, assisting clients across the full project lifecycle worldwide. With more than 6,000 employees, we deliver solutions for both public and private sector projects on a local, national, and international level, with a focus on sustainability and resilience.
Key attributes of Tetra Tech:
- Global support network with a personalised client relationship approach.
- Environment that encourages individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
- Supportive collaborative culture with an ethical commitment to leading with science.
For our UK Ireland, and Netherlands operations, Tetra Tech adheres to principles of fairness and equality in compliance with the Equality Act 2010. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates and employees requiring additional assistance, including accommodations with work schedules, training methods, or physical workspace. Please notify the team if you require such adjustments.
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