Associate Director Ecology (North)
North West UK

Description

Join Tetra as an Associate Director and shape the future of sustainable development across the North West—combining technical excellence, leadership, and real influence on nationally significant projects.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As Regional Lead / Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success and growth of a North West ecology team. This position blends leadership, technical delivery, and business development, requiring a hands-on approach to ecological consultancy alongside strategic oversight.

You will lead a high-performing team, ensuring the delivery of complex ecological projects to the highest standards, while strengthening client relationships and identifying new opportunities. Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to shaping innovative, sustainable solutions across sectors including residential, energy, defence and infrastructure.

Your Impact in this Position

You will influence both regional and national success by growing a talented ecology team, enhancing technical excellence, and expanding our market presence. Through strong leadership and commercial awareness, you will help secure and deliver impactful projects while mentoring the next generation of ecological professionals.

Core Capabilities

Team Development

• Lead, mentor and inspire a growing team of ecologists
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned to strategic goals
• Provide line management, coaching and professional development support

Client Engagement

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels

Project Leadership

• Lead and support delivery of complex ecological projects
• Provide technical oversight from inception through to completion
• Support and guide project managers across the region

Technical Expertise

• Deliver and review high-quality ecological assessments and reports
• Provide expert input on EIA, HRA and planning processes
• Champion best practice, innovation and knowledge sharing

Business Growth

• Support strategic growth and identify new market opportunities
• Lead and contribute to bids, tenders and framework submissions
• Leverage professional networks to drive new business

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

A relevant degree in ecology or a related field, with Full Membership of CIEEM and Chartered Ecologist or Environmentalist status. Proven consultancy experience delivering ecological projects, strong commercial awareness, and the ability to lead teams and develop client relationships. A full UK driving licence is required.

For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Peter on 07881788772 or peter@huphuphup.com

Our industry knowledge ensures a unique, valued and specialist service. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and offer every assurance that your application will be handled with the highest levels of professionalism.

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