Principal Ecologist
Company
Location
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
3/27/2025
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Description
RPS, a TetraTech company, are looking for a Principal Ecologist to grow, manage and support our ecological team, delivering master planning inputs, ecological appraisals, botanical, BNG and protected species surveys and studies, mitigation design and construction and post-construction supervision and monitoring.
RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.
We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s over 30,000 strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.
As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.
Your Impact
Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for someone based in Eastern England, Cambridge/Newark/Leeds (but other locations would also be considered including Southampton, Brighton, Oxford, Bristol, Exeter or Plymouth).
The ideal candidate would be an established ecological consultant with experience of working on renewables projects; big infrastructure and also housebuilding and other development types. Your experience should include ecological assessment within the EIA process and for DCO project types. Ideally, you would have supported teams working in pre-examination and examination stages and may have supported on public inquiries.
Requirements
A good understanding of protected species requirements and designing and implementing mitigation plans and advising on license requirements where applicable. Ideally you would hold a number of protected species licences with experience working in ecological consultancy and demonstrating the following key skills:
We will provide you with a competitive salary, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including:25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year,Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.
We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.
Why RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.
We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s over 30,000 strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.
As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.
Your Impact
Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for someone based in Eastern England, Cambridge/Newark/Leeds (but other locations would also be considered including Southampton, Brighton, Oxford, Bristol, Exeter or Plymouth).
The ideal candidate would be an established ecological consultant with experience of working on renewables projects; big infrastructure and also housebuilding and other development types. Your experience should include ecological assessment within the EIA process and for DCO project types. Ideally, you would have supported teams working in pre-examination and examination stages and may have supported on public inquiries.
Requirements
A good understanding of protected species requirements and designing and implementing mitigation plans and advising on license requirements where applicable. Ideally you would hold a number of protected species licences with experience working in ecological consultancy and demonstrating the following key skills:
- Very good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
- Demonstrable mentoring & coaching skills
- Ability to identify opportunities and secure new business / clients in collaboration with the wider team / Directors
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with team, colleagues, clients and external bodies
- Strong financial and project management skills
- A positive approach to their own professional development
- Strong knowledge of the technical discipline including the current methods, legislation, techniques and guidance which directs the services we provide
- Demonstrable experience working as an ecological consultant and project management experience
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject with consultancy experience
- CIEEM membership (Full)
We will provide you with a competitive salary, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including:25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year,Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.
We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.
Why RPS, a Tetra Tech Company
We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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