Ecology Technical Director

REGIONAL DIRECTOR/ ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - MIDLANDS (LEICESTER/ BIRMINGHAM)

Are you a highly experienced ecologist with a career in consulting, looking to expand your horizon in a dynamic, well-respected, CIEEM Award winning business. Or perhaps you are an established Director with a successful track record, looking to work on a greater diversity of engaging projects with an exciting and supportive team of Regional Directors across the UK, working towards a shared aim of business growth and positive outcomes for the environment? Do you have a passion for people, growing teams, developing skills and innovative industry offerings, mentoring and supporting colleagues and fostering the most positive outcomes for staff, projects, clients and the wider business? Are you looking to step up from complex project management to overseeing a programme of projects in your region?

Who is Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a dynamic, leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We work across a breadth of sectors including Residential, Defence, Energy, Government Services and Transport. We are Leading with Science ® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. Tetra Tech Ecology team won the CIEEM Large Consultancy of the Year Award and Large Scale Mitigation Award in 2023. We are renowned for delivering innovative solutions to our clients complex problems and our ecology team plays a critical role in shaping sustainable projects nationwide, and we are looking for a dynamic Regional Director/Associate Director of Ecology who is ready to lead from the front.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They help our clients succeed, our business prosper and the communities we work in thrive. We need the very best designers, project managers, engineers, surveyors, town planners, environmental specialists and business service professionals to maintain our reputation as a market leader. We do this by taking care of our people; offering fantastic flexible benefits, providing personal and professional development, and giving employees the opportunity to work on exciting and ground-breaking projects.

We don't want Tetra Tech to be just your next role, we want it to be a step-change in your career and ultimately a move that you are proud to have made.

Role Outline

This pivotal role is perfect for a proactive professional who excels at tackling complex challenges, energising teams, and building meaningful client relationships. As the Regional Director/Associate Director, you will be at the forefront of our ecology services, blending technical leadership with strategic oversight to achieve exceptional results. Overseeing the Midlands region and being part of the senior management team within the ecology discipline, you will leverage your skills and experience to drive strategic growth in both your people and our business, focusing on client relationships, collaboration, and staff development.

In this role, you will generate and respond to tender opportunities with Tetra Tech's bid team, confidently develop client relationships, and support a team of ecologists in the delivery of our important work. Working closely with Tetra Tech's multidisciplinary teams, including planning, placemaking, engineering, transportation, and asset management, you will engage in a broad spectrum of projects and collaborate regularly to deliver challenging and fulfilling projects. Your ability to think on your feet, provide guidance and support, and shape the long-term goals of the ecology team within the wider business, will be crucial. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with vision and ambition to make a significant impact to Tetra Tech' continued success.

Key responsibilities

• Client Engagement: Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with both existing and new clients, establishing us as a trusted partner for all nature-related needs.

• Project Leadership: Take an active role in projects, providing expert ecological input from initial consultation through to delivery, as well as

supporting more junior project managers in the Region and National Team with troubleshooting. All Regional Directors/Associate Directors will be trained to Tetra Tech's Project Management training to Level 2.

• Technical Expertise: our team is renowned for his technical excellence and the Regional Director/Associate Director will need to provide high-level technical guidance to the National Team to ensure projects meet regulatory and environmental compliance. They will s upervise and review the development of standard technical solutions and verify that outputs meet expected quality standards. They will take a lead on the development of technical excellence and solutions based on relevant best practice and research, including knowledge sharing across the national Ecology team. Experience of Ecological Impact Assessment and Habitat Regulations Assessments. Contribute to planning committees, inquiries and Expert Witness evidence.

• Team Development: Mentor and inspire team members across the national team, fostering collaboration and professional growth. Lead the mentoring and development of staff in line with strategic goals. Handle line management responsibilities, including timesheet signoff, pastoral care, and duty of care for the technical specialism.

• Business Growth: Play a key role in the growth and development of the National Ecology Team, contributing to the strategic development of the Ecology department and the wider Tetra Tech business. Engage in business development activities, including awareness of market conditions, opportunities, and competition, and identify and deliver opportunities with new and existing clients.

Requirements:

• An appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline

• Full Member and Chartership of an appropriate professional body (CIEEM)

• Demonstrable and relevant experience of the environmental consulting industry including positive leadership skills.

• Hold a full driving licence.

Flexible Working

We operate fully flexible, hybrid working which allows our Environmental specialists to choose where, how and when they work as long as our clients are receiving the high-quality service they expect. We focus on talent and skills, not postcode. The role will require working closely with the ecology leadership team, national ecology team, mentoring and managing other consultants and developing relationships with clients and colleagues so may require some time at an office or alternative working space to suit those involved.

About the team

• Over 90 permanent ecologists across 14 offices working as one cohesive team.
• Time away from home minimised.
• IT systems allow seamless remote and flexible working, so proximity to an office is not a barrier- we focus on talents & skills, not postcode. Our ecologists can work on the projects that interest them and deliver them to the highest standards.
• Cars or car allowances to every member of the team regardless of grade, including for personal use.
• Established TOIL system to allow time management to suit specific personal needs alongside seasonal demands.
• Career frameworks provide clarity on how to progress.
• We encourage the development of well-rounded ecologists who can talk about all stages of a project. We offer internal and external training and mentoring, including from our inhouse experts.
• Bat handling licence incentivisation scheme to thank ecologists who spend time and effort in achieving their licence - we know it's not easy
• And to show our support of personal development, we award a significant financial bonus to anyone achieving Chartered Environmentalist/Ecologist status through CIEEM.
• We work closely with many other teams, including our own Planners, Archaeologists, Landscape Architects, Masterplanners and Engineers. With a culture of openness, there is always someone within the business who can provide advice and support for almost any query.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting www.tetratecheurope.com/careers

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at Tetra Tech Europe Careers - Jobs (selectminds.com)

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity / shared parental leave.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.

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