Job Description

Overview

In a graduate role you will work on exciting, ground-breaking projects from day one, with support to grow in your chosen discipline as well as training to develop the core skills needed to succeed in a professional organisation. Our early careers programme gives you the chance to connect with others across the region / business who are also starting their career, as well as mentoring, Chartership support & bonuses and more. Tetra Tech is seeking a talented Graduate Ecologist to support and assist our highly skilled ecologists on a range of habitat and protected species surveys including bats, reptiles, amphibians, otters, barn owls, desktop studies, data analysis and report writing. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop field craft and consultancy skills as part of a professional team in the great outdoors. The role is for an enthusiastic and passionate Graduate Ecologist looking to develop a successful career whilst helping shape the world we live in. With ambitions to grow our UK presence to emulate the success of the global business, we are looking for ecologists to join our national team of over 90 ecologists. We are looking for the very best people to maintain our position as a market leader which includes those taking their first steps onto the career ladder. From Day 1, our Graduate Ecologists not only work on exciting, ground-breaking projects, but also receive support to grow in their chosen specialism as well as training to develop the core skills needed to succeed in the corporate world. This is all part of Tetra Tech's Early Careers Programme - as is the chance to connect with others also starting out in their career, access to mentoring, Chartership support, bonuses and more. We draw on the knowledge of our technical experts to develop the best solutions for our clients and our staff.

About the Ecology 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.
• Site based 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 Ecologist status through CIEEM.
• We work closely with many other teams, including Planners, Archaeologists, Landscape Architects, Masterplanners and Engineers. There is always someone within the business who can provide advice and support for almost any query.
• We take pride in delivering projects effectively for clients. This often requires colleagues to be together - in offices or on site - to ensure the best outcomes. When possible, we also advocate for flexibility around how, when, and where you work. Each team manages its own way of working; we trust our employees and focus on outputs, not inputs. Meeting up with colleagues and clients face to face in office environments or on site is important for collaboration, face-to-face meetings, appraisals and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist our ecologists on habitat and protected species surveys (including bats, reptiles, amphibians, otters, barn owls).
• Contribute to desktop studies, data analysis, and report writing.
• Assist with fee proposals and contribute to project planning and delivery.
• Develop field craft and consultancy skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in training and mentoring as part of the Early Careers Programme.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 Degree or equivalent in ecology, conservation or a related discipline.
• Be a student or qualifying member of CIEEM (or show evidence of working towards this).
• Understanding of the principles of ecological survey and mitigation work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be willing to work flexible, unsocial hours including evenings and occasionally early mornings.
• Be willing to travel for work.
• Valid UK driving licence and ideally access to a vehicle.
• Able to obtain SC clearance and DBS check.