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, fosterin

📌 HRA Technical Lead (España)
🏢 Tetra Tech
📍 España