Ready to lead nationally significant Habitat Regulations Assessment work and shape the future of HRA delivery?Join a multi-award-winning consultancy where your leadership and technical expertise will drive innovation, influence strategy and deliver real environmental impact.Purpose & Scope of the RoleWe are seeking an Associate Director/Director level ecologist with strong Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) expertise to lead and grow our national HRA capability. You will play a strategic role within a UK-wide ecology team, contributing to the expansion of our European presence and strengthening an already diverse HRA project portfolio.Working within a multidisciplinary consultancy, you will collaborate closely with planning, engineering and environmental teams, supporting projects across sectors including residential, energy, infrastructure, minerals and defence throughout the UK and Ireland.Your Impact in this PositionAs the national HRA lead, you will set technical direction, drive innovation and ensure excellence in the delivery of HRA and RIAA outputs. You will lead programme delivery, support business growth through bids and tenders, and build strong client and stakeholder relationships.You will mentor and develop a team of specialists, embedding best practice and ensuring high-quality outputs, while influencing how HRA is applied across complex and high-profile projects.Core CapabilitiesTechnical Leadership in HRALead delivery and quality assurance of HRA and RIAA across a national project portfolioApply deep knowledge of Habitat Regulations, policy and best practiceStrategic & Commercial AwarenessShape service growth and contribute to business strategyLead and review bids, tenders and commercial opportunitiesCollaboration & Stakeholder EngagementBuild strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholdersEngage confidently with local authorities and clientsTeam Leadership & DevelopmentMentor and develop technical specialists, fostering a high-performing teamPromote knowledge sharing and continuous improvementProgramme & Project DeliveryOversee complex project delivery as Programme ManagerEnsure innovative, client-focused and compliant solutionsSkills, Experience & QualificationsExtensive experience in Habitat Regulations Assessment, including complex and large-scale projectsStrong leadership and team development experienceExcellent understanding of relevant legislation and guidanceProven stakeholder engagement and commercial awarenessRelevant degree and professional membership (e.g. CIEEM); Chartered status desirablePublic Inquiry experience highly desirableWorking EnvironmentThis role offers fully flexible, hybrid working across a network of UK offices, with no fixed office attendance requirements. Youll have the freedom to work where and when you are most effective, with options for flexible hours, compressed or reduced working patterns to support work-life balance.Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide.We have a wide range ofexpertiseacross our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value.We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who areLeading with Scienceto solve our clients most complex problems.In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employeesrequiringadditionalarrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day roleJBRP1_UKTJ