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Morson are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior or Principal Ecologist to join a growing team in a fully remote capacity, with occasional visits to our Cardiff office. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled ecological professional seeking greater flexibility while taking a leading role in delivering and overseeing a diverse range of ecological projects from inception to completion. As part of our remote team, you will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, support business development, and help shape the strategic direction of our ecological services—all while enjoying the autonomy and balance afforded by remote working. What We Offer • Permanent full-time remote position, • Competitive salary reflective of seniority and experience, • Home-working support package (equipment and allowances as required), • 28-day holiday allowance including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year up to an additional 5 days, • 2 volunteer days per year, • Company pension, • Health insurance scheme, • Paid professional subscriptions, • Leadership-focused CPD, training and chartership support, • Flexibility to manage your own schedule, with travel required only for essential site visits and client meetings Key Responsibilities, • Lead and oversee a broad portfolio of ecological projects, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, planning policy and best-practice guidance (e.g., CIEEM, BCT, NE/NRW guidelines)., • Design, review and quality-assure high-quality technical reports, including PEAs, EcIAs, protected species survey reports, mitigation strategies, licence applications and management plans., • Provide senior technical guidance on the delivery of ecological surveys, assessments and impact mitigation., • Offer remote leadership and support to environmental coordination and Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW) teams across a variety of sites and project types., • Attend essential site visits, inspections and client/stakeholder meetings as required (travel expenses covered)., • Mentor and support junior and mid-level ecologists, providing training, oversight and opportunities for skills development across the remote team., • Contribute to business development including bid writing, fee proposals, client engagement and strengthening long-term relationships., • Lead on innovation, best practice, quality assurance processes and the ongoing development of ecological service offerings. About You – Essential Skills & Experience, • Degree in ecology, environmental science or a closely related discipline, • Full or Associate Member of CIEEM (or working towards), • Extensive experience working as a consultant ecologist, with a strong portfolio of delivering and reviewing high-quality ecological assessments and reports, • Strong ecological field skills with expertise in one or more protected species or habitat specialisms, • Excellent understanding of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy, and protected species licensing, • Strong communication, leadership and client-facing skills, • Ability to work independently, manage complex workloads and collaborate effectively with a remote multidisciplinary team, • Proficiency in GIS (e.g., QGIS/ArcGIS) and digital data-collection tools, • Highly organised, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and ensure deadlines are met, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for essential site work, • Comfortable using remote communication tools and digital collaboration platforms JBRP1_UKTJ

Bat Specialist Ecologist LOCATION FLEXIBLE Leeds, Newcastle, Cockermouth, Leicester, Birmingham, Bristol, London or Southampton Are you a bat specialist, either a BER Registered Consultant or a Natural England Class 2 or above bat survey licence holder? Do you have a desire to apply your bat expertise to a diverse project portfolio with the support of an industry leading team? Have you worked on mitigation licensed projects recently and are looking to become a BER Registered Consultant? Or do you hold a bat disturbance and handling licence in Scotland or Wales, or have licensing and bat project delivery experience in Northern Ireland and ROI? Are you eager to enhance your technical skills and develop your career with a defined professional pathway of your choosing? Do you want to work with a team who value and promote health, wellbeing and a fulfilling working life, recognising the commitment required to conduct nocturnal bat survey work? Role Outline As Tetra Tech builds on its demonstrable track record as one of the leading global environmental consultancies, we are seeking Bat Earned Recognition (BER) Registered Consultants and those who qualify as BER Accredited Agents to strengthen our existing BER expertise in the team. We are also looking to expand our bat expertise in the Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and ROI teams. As a multidisciplinary consultancy, our ecologists work closely with colleagues from other teams including Planning, Placemaking, Engineering, Transportation and Asset Management and contribute to the identification of opportunities, tendering and project delivery. With ambitions to grow our UK presence, and to contribute to the continued success of Tetra Techs global business, you will join our established network of over 90+ UK ecologists. Our bat specialists are proactive in developing relationships with colleagues from across the business, liaising with the wider ecology team and other technical teams, and supporting them through all stages of a project. Examples of recent bat projects we have delivered include: • Surveys, BER site registrations and mitigation works for several bat species, including hibernation and maternity roosts across the country;, • Use of advanced bat survey techniques (e.g. on sites in Hampshire, Sussex and Dorset) to confirm whether rare bat species such as Bechsteins are present;, • Use of industry-leading survey technology and data analysis systems to ascertain use of habitats by bats for renewable energy and other land-use projects;, • Survey, licensing and mitigation at a range of sites including listed buildings and complex structures with multiple bat roosts present;, • Survey, BER licensing and mitigation for trees on linear infrastructure projects; and We are looking for bat specialists who are proactive in developing their own knowledge and understanding of bats as well as being able to share their knowledge to support the development of others. We want people who have strong field experience and ambitions to develop their technical skills in line with project requirements. With support from the regional and national ecology teams as well as the national bat lead, and in line with our defined career framework, they will continue to develop their expertise. We Lead with Science and follow the advice of our bat ecologists when investing in top-of-the-range equipment to allow them to deliver their roles successfully. We encourage applications from ecologists who have an interest in technological advancements and who are keen to keep on top of the latest developments and guidance. The role will require site work and some travel dependent on location of projects. However, we operate fully flexible, hybrid working which allows our ecologists 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. Key Responsibilities • Survey Work, Design and Fee Proposal:Design ecological surveys using industry guidance and prepare fee proposals for projects. Conduct specialist bat surveys and support other protected species projects. Survey work will involve a mix of daytime and night-time based work. The individual will be responsible for coordinating survey schedules and project resources effectively., • Data Analysis, Report Writing and Quality Assurance:Accurately analyse bat data, produce high-quality, detailed reports and mitigation strategies, including and successfully obtaining bat mitigation licences. Experience preparing Ecology chapters for Environmental Impact Assessments and Habitat Regulations Assessment would be an advantage., • Task and Project Management:Actively manage delivery of a task within a project or fulfil the role as a Project Manager (after receiving Tetra Tech bespoke project management training), from inception to completion ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards are met., • Client Engagement:Work closely with clients, including developers, planners and internal colleagues to provide ecological advice and solutions. Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with clients ensuring clear communication and excellent service., • Team Development:Mentor and inspire junior team members across the national team and provide training and on-site guidance to develop other team members in bat ecology and support them on their journey to obtaining their bat licence., • An appropriate academic qualification in a related discipline, • Natural England Class 2 bat licence and/or equivalent for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, ROI, • Bat Earned Recognition Registered Consultant at any Level preferable (but Level 2 and 3 ideally) or eligible to apply to become a Registered Consultant Over 90+ permanent ecologists, including BER Registered Consultants, roost visitor and low-impact licence holders across 14 offices, working as one cohesive team. • IT systems allow seamless remote and flexible working, so proximity to an office is not a barrier., • 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 pathway 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 in-house experts., • We award a significant financial bonus to anyone achieving Chartered Ecologist status through CIEEM., • We work closely with many other teams, including our own Planners, Archaeologists, Landscape Architects, Masterplanners and Engineers. 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 aworkplace 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. For more information on our company, please visit our website . 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. JBRP1_UKTJ

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