To provide dynamic strategic and operational leadership to the Environment, Sustainability and Planning (ESP) business unit (BU) driving the achievement of its operational, strategic, and financial goals in alignment with the BU strategy and the overarching strategy of Tetra Tech UK while ensuring that Tetra Tech is recognised as a true centre of global excellence. Reports to the Managing Director of the ESP business (BU MD).
Role Outline
To provide dynamic strategic and operational leadership to the Environment, Sustainability and Planning (ESP) business unit (BU).
Driving the achievement of its operational, strategic, and financial goals in alignment with the BU strategy and the overarching strategy of Tetra Tech UK, ensuring that Tetra Tech is recognised as a true centre of global excellence.
Reports to the Managing Director of the ESP business (BU MD).
Key Accountabilities
- Support the BU MD through leading the ESP operations to ensure the delivery of agreed annual and medium term plans, KPI's, targets, project delivery, contractual requirements and business compliance. Oversee and direct the proposal process to ensure efficiency of bid pursuit e.g. Go/No Go process and Bid Production Procedure.
- Manage a team of support colleagues and develop succession plans for the operational team
- Core member of the ESP Leadership Team, contributing to overall business success
- A significant contributor to ESP business planning (e.g. budget, sector and regional strategies, business development)
- Manage project delivery, commercial management and resourcing across ESP. Evaluate and ensure efficiency of business procedures and positively influence best practice and compliance with company processes
- Pro-actively manage business risk and ensure that appropriate and timely action is taken, including escalation, when required
- Responsible for managing accurate forecasting of forward pipeline within ESP
- Contribute to the business from a fee earning perspective
- Promote and deliver a positive safety and security culture
- Lead/assist on specific client engagement and activities to help achieve the business growth targets and deliver/support BD related activities
- Support the BU MD as required, taking on additional responsibilities on behalf of the MD as required
- Coordinate a culture of cross team working fostering collaboration across ESP and the wider TT business
- Support marketing and business development strategies that deliver sales volumes operating targets and profit plans in line with the ESP strategy and business plan
- Ensure that key contractor and supplier networks are maintained across ESP, which consistently and effectively support project delivery to time, cost and quality requirements
- Ensure that ESP has the necessary resources to support the existing and future business plans, and the management capability to achieve its objectives
- Support the BU MD to ensure continued development of the BUs portfolio of services and competence to meet client/market requirements, and achieve budget objectives set by BU and wider operating unit strategy
- Ensure that ESP maintains the necessary capability for the supply of its services, to meet identified client requirements and exploits market opportunities by supporting the HoDs and that technical capability is continually enhanced and that a culture of continuous improvement exists across ESP
- Establish and maintain relationships with key clients and partners, in order to develop and enhance the sectors market placement and reputation
- Act as a role model for Tetra Tech’s core values and behaviours
- Support with the implementation of digital and innovative practices throughout ESP
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Exceptional organisation and planning skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Strong business strategy and implementation experience
- Expert knowledge of H&S and quality standards
- Significant multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy sector experience
- Excellent inter-personal and negotiating skills
- Professionally qualified at a senior level and a full member of a relevant professional institution. Ideally, also chartered.
- Experience of working in a diverse team at leadership level, securing and delivering major projects from inception to completion, with the ability to produce commercial bids, write persuasive project proposals and perform effectively at the interview stage of a bid.
- Ability to manage other professionals and assistants and to collaborate and influence other industry professionals and clients
- A demonstrable track record of a high standard of technical delivery
- Demonstrable experience in collaborating across a range of business units
- A proven track record in managing and leading professional teams (including coaching, mentoring and leadership to achieve performance objectives)
- The drive, commitment and ambition to succeed in growing ESP across our market sectors
It is expected that the successful candidate will have a strong understanding of:
- the environmental consulting sector
- business governance and operating procedures
- financial management & commercial awareness
- development & implementation of business strategies
- legislative & regulatory developments within the infrastructure & built environments
About Tetra Tech
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.
Our Way of Working
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. However, when possible, we also advocate for flexibility around how, when, and where you work. There is no 'one approach fits all' – each team manages their own way of working, we trust our employees and focus on outputs not inputs. Meeting up with colleague and clients face to face in office environments or on site is important for collaboration, face-to-face meetings, appraisals and development.
Inclusion
At Tetra Tech, we want everyone to feel like they truly belong. Our goal is to create a workplace where every person is valued and respected for who they are. Everyone is welcome at Tetra Tech. Opportunities and success should only be determined by attitude, capability and collaborative spirit. Be yourself, without apology.
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 encourages applications from all 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, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.
