Seasonal Ecologist
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Abingdon, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Southampton, Cambridge |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | RPS Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req7871 |
Summary
RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is looking for motivated & talented candidates for our 2026 seasonal ecology opportunities!
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.
Our opportunities;
Seasonal Graduate Ecologist - Grade 3
We're looking for someone with a suitable ecological/environmental degree with field skills;
Basic UK id of key animal/plant groups.
Enthusiasm, work ethic and willingness to travel and stay away during the week.
Work out of hours on bat/GCN surveys regularly during the season (and accruing toil to allow for rest and recovery).
Basic botanical and amphibian/reptile id is desirable.
Seasonal Assistant Ecologist - Grade 4
We're also looking for someone with a suitable ecological/environmental degree with field skill elements;
At least basic UK botanical and id for key animal/(amphibian/reptile/mammal) groups.
Enthusiasm, work ethic and willingness to travel and stay away during the week
Work out of hours on bat/GCN surveys regularly during the season (and accruing toil to allow for rest and recovery).
Previous ecological field survey work is desirable, ideally at least one full survey season or significant voluntary fieldwork.
Previous work experience within an Ecological consultancy environment is desirable.
Seasonal Ecologist - Grade 5
And finally, we're looking for someone with a suitable ecological/environmental degree with field skill elements;
Good basic UK botanical field skills and id for key animal/(amphibian/reptile/mammal) groups.
Enthusiasm, work ethic and willingness to travel and stay away during the week.
Work out of hours on bat/GCN surveys regularly during the season (and accruing toil to allow for rest and recovery).
Previous ecological field survey work is essential, ideally at least two full survey seasons or significant voluntary fieldwork.
Previous work experience within an Ecological consultancy environment is desirable.
If you're interested in any of the above, please apply and let us know your preferred role.
What's is in it for you?
We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.
We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.
Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
Why choose 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 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.
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.
#LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTE
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.
Our opportunities;
Seasonal Graduate Ecologist - Grade 3
We're looking for someone with a suitable ecological/environmental degree with field skills;
Basic UK id of key animal/plant groups.
Enthusiasm, work ethic and willingness to travel and stay away during the week.
Work out of hours on bat/GCN surveys regularly during the season (and accruing toil to allow for rest and recovery).
Basic botanical and amphibian/reptile id is desirable.
Seasonal Assistant Ecologist - Grade 4
We're also looking for someone with a suitable ecological/environmental degree with field skill elements;
At least basic UK botanical and id for key animal/(amphibian/reptile/mammal) groups.
Enthusiasm, work ethic and willingness to travel and stay away during the week
Work out of hours on bat/GCN surveys regularly during the season (and accruing toil to allow for rest and recovery).
Previous ecological field survey work is desirable, ideally at least one full survey season or significant voluntary fieldwork.
Previous work experience within an Ecological consultancy environment is desirable.
Seasonal Ecologist - Grade 5
And finally, we're looking for someone with a suitable ecological/environmental degree with field skill elements;
Good basic UK botanical field skills and id for key animal/(amphibian/reptile/mammal) groups.
Enthusiasm, work ethic and willingness to travel and stay away during the week.
Work out of hours on bat/GCN surveys regularly during the season (and accruing toil to allow for rest and recovery).
Previous ecological field survey work is essential, ideally at least two full survey seasons or significant voluntary fieldwork.
Previous work experience within an Ecological consultancy environment is desirable.
If you're interested in any of the above, please apply and let us know your preferred role.
What's is in it for you?
We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.
We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.
Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
Why choose 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 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.
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.
#LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTE
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