Associate Ecologist & Growth Leader – London

Tetra Tech Europe; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking an Associate Ecologist to lead the delivery of complex ecological projects from our London base, supporting a diverse portfolio across the London and South East region.

You will act as Project Director or Technical Lead, guiding multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships and driving commercial performance while mentoring ecologists at all levels.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biological Sciences or a related discipline.
• Eight or more years of ecological consultancy experience.
• Full Member of CIEEM (MCIEEM) or eligible to obtain membership.
• Extensive knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy and environmental regulations.
• Experience leading ecology projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in Biodiversity Net Gain and natural capital assessments, urban biodiversity knowledge.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of ecological projects, managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring technical excellence.
• Serve as Project Director or Technical Lead, overseeing project governance, budgets and commercial outcomes.
• Develop and maintain client accounts, nurture relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to ecologists at all career stages.
• Collaborate with planners, landscape architects, engineers and environmental managers to navigate planning requirements and environmental constraints.
• Contribute to integrated environmental solutions that support sustainable development and client objectives.

Skills

Ecology consultancy

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Business development

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Ecology

MCIEEM or eligible

Job description

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking an Associate Ecologist to lead the delivery of complex ecological projects from our London base, supporting a diverse portfolio across the London and South East region.

You will act as Project Director or Technical Lead, guiding multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships and driving commercial performance while mentoring ecologists at all levels.