Bat Technical Specialist

Tetra Tech; New Byth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy is seeking a Bat Specialist Ecologist passionate about advanced survey techniques. This role involves delivering specialist bat surveys, designing mitigation strategies, and producing high-quality technical reports. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related discipline and possess a Natural England Class 2 bat licence. This position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements across several locations in the UK, providing the opportunity to influence high-profile projects and mentor future ecologists.

Qualifications

• Passion for bats and ecological survey techniques.
• Experience in field surveys and mitigation licensing.
• Ability to produce technical reports and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bat surveys and design mitigation strategies.
• Secure necessary licences and produce technical documentation.
• Mentor junior staff and enhance team technical standards.

Skills

Advanced survey techniques

Data analysis

Licensing and mitigation strategies

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree in a related discipline

Natural England Class 2 bat licence

Job description

Bat Specialist Ecologist — Flexible locations (Leeds, Newcastle, Cockermouth, Leicester, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Southampton)

Passionate about bats and advanced survey techniques? Join an industry-leading ecology team where your specialist skills will inform high-profile projects, influence mitigation design and help mentor the next generation of bat ecologists.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

You will deliver specialist bat surveys, design mitigation, secure licences (BER and statutory), and produce high-quality technical reports and EIA/HRA chapters. Working within a multidisciplinary consultancy, you’ll support project bids, coordinate survey programmes (day and night), analyse data using modern survey technology and contribute to mitigation and roost creation solutions across diverse site types.

Your Impact in this position

Your field expertise and technical judgement will directly shape project outcomes and regulatory compliance, safeguarding biodiversity while enabling development. You will raise technical standards across the team by sharing best practice, mentoring colleagues on licencing and survey technique, and helping expand the business’s bat capability nationally.

Core Capabilities

• Survey Design & Delivery
  • Plan and execute complex daytime and nocturnal surveys, using advanced detection and analysis tools.
• Licensing & Mitigation
  • Prepare and obtain mitigation licences (BER and statutory), design practical avoidance, mitigation and roost creation strategies.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Produce rigorous, defensible reports and EIA/HRA chapters; apply quality assurance to technical outputs.
• Project & Task Management
  • Coordinate schedules, budgets and resources; manage tasks or full projects following Tetra Tech PM training.
• Mentoring & Technical Development
  • Coach junior staff toward licencing goals, share emerging research and drive uptake of new survey techniques.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Degree in a related discipline. Natural England Class 2 bat licence or equivalent (Scotland/Wales/NI/ROI). BER Registered Consultant or eligible/aspiring to register (Level 2–3 desirable). Full driving licence.

Working Environment

Flexible hybrid working with field travel as required. Location‑agile role supported by remote IT systems; expect a mix of site, home and occasional office days to meet project and client needs.

Company Overview

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.

Equality & Diversity Statement

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 accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE