Seasonal Ecology

Position: Seasonal Ecology Opportunities
Location: City of Edinburgh

Seasonal Ecology Opportunities – RPS (Tetra Tech)

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.

Your Impact

Join RPS to grow your career in a diverse community that puts people first and prioritises wellbeing. You’ll work flexibly in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and a balance between work and life.

Position Opportunities Seasonal Graduate Ecologist – Grade 3

• Suitable ecological/environmental degree with field skills.
• Basic UK  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  desirable.

Seasonal Assistant Ecologist – Grade 4

• Suitable ecological/environmental degree with field skill elements.
• A minimum basic UK botanical  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

• Suitable ecological/environmental degree with field skill elements.
• Good basic UK botanical field skills and  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.

What’s in it for you?

We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised, and we offer robust, fully accredited professional training programmes – from master’s level professional qualifications to executive coaching & mentoring. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network expands your horizons and gives you access to a variety of interesting projects. Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do.

We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone.

Why Choose RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation. We design and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability, delivering solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource‑scarce world. As part of Tetra Tech’s global team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we provide market‑leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter.

Recruitment

Agencies

To assist us when required we have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Any submissions will be taken as a gift. Please refer to the careers page on our website for further information.

Application Guidance

If you’re interested in any of the above, please apply and let us know your preferred role.

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