Principal - Economic Growth and Infrastructure
Tetra Tech
Lead large international development programmes in economic growth & infrastructure.
7 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
30,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Construction
Project Management
Environmental Services
Water Resources
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Defense Services
Disaster and Emergency Management
Marine
Transportation
Government
Water Resources
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
programme delivery
financial management
technical advisory
client relations
business development
strategy
- Represent Tetra Tech at high-profile external forums, further enhancing our reputation and thought leadership in inclusive economic growth and infrastructure.
- Collaborate closely with fellow Principals and the Practice Director to shape and execute practice-level strategy, supporting the wider senior leadership team to drive business growth and operational excellence.
- Build and sustain influential relationships with clients, partners, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure programme success and drive business expansion.
- Provide strong leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary in-house and in-country teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous professional development.
- Lead the successful delivery of large, complex development programmes, ensuring the highest standards of quality, adherence to milestones and budgets, and the utmost client satisfaction.
- Travel internationally to programme sites and Tetra Tech offices as and when required.
- Oversee rigorous financial and commercial management of programmes, including detailed financial reporting and proactive risk mitigation.
- Serve as a trusted technical resource and thought leader, delivering strategic advice to clients and internal teams on inclusive economic growth, business environment reform, climate and nature, land and forests, energy, and/or sustainable, resilient infrastructure.
- Drive strategic business growth by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, leading end-to-end tender processes, supporting teams, crafting compelling proposals, and managing partner relationships to develop competitive bids.
What you bring
international travel
financial management
networking
leadership
proposal writing
fcdo experience
- Willing and able to travel internationally, including to fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
- Commercially savvy, with a thorough understanding of financial management at both programme and corporate levels.
- Well-networked with extensive established contacts among clients, partners, and thematic experts aligned with our geographic and sectoral focus.
- An exceptional communicator in English, adept at working across cultures and global teams; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
- Technically adept with deep knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in inclusive economic growth, business environment reform, climate and nature, land and forests, energy, and/or sustainable infrastructure in developing country contexts.
- A confident leader and manager skilled in mentoring and managing multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams.
- Thrive in an inclusive, supportive environment that values your senior leadership and actively supports collaboration with the Practice Director and wider leadership team.
- Proactive and entrepreneurial, with a business growth mindset and proven success in pipeline growth, pursuit strategy, and securing major contracts, particularly with FCDO and/or similar donors. Exceptional proposal writing skills are essential.
- A highly experienced international development professional with a demonstrated record of directing complex programmes in inclusive economic growth, infrastructure, energy, climate and nature, and/or related sectors. Prior experience leading FCDO-funded programmes is highly advantageous.
- Enjoy flexible hybrid working and opportunities for international travel.
- We deliver quality results: we go the extra mile to deliver value for our clients, impact for beneficiaries and a fair financial return for the company to grow sustainably.
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Company
Overview
$5B
Annual Revenue
The company generates approximately $5 billion in revenue each year.
1966
Year Founded
Established in 1966 in Pasadena, the company has grown globally over the decades.
110,000
Annual Projects
It executes approximately 110,000 projects annually across various sectors.
Top ENR
Industry Rankings
The company is highly ranked in ENR for water treatment, wind power, and hydroelectric plant engineering.
- Leveraging a signature science-driven approach, it tackles complex problems in water, environmental restoration and sustainable infrastructure.
- It organizes itself into government and commercial/international groups, enabling tailored expertise across public and private sectors.
- Its Digital Systems division develops advanced analytics and visualization tools (like FusionMap®), supporting clients in grid reliability and AI infrastructure.
- Unusual among engineering firms, it bridges traditional civil projects with cutting-edge digital and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions.
- Service
- Value
- Excellence
- Opportunity
- Improving lives around the world by Leading with Science®
- Our workforce is diverse and includes leading experts in our fields
- Encouraging our associates to explore new technologies, ideas, and business trends
$1B Credit Facility
Sustainability-linked financial initiative
A $1 billion credit facility tied to greenhouse gas reduction and improving lives metrics.
78% Emissions Reduction
Greenhouse gas reduction from operations
Achieved a 78% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from operations, aligning with carbon negative targets.
100% Solar Energy
Net zero energy target achieved
Achieved net zero energy target via a LEED Platinum certified project with 100% solar energy and energy use intensity ≤ 30 kBtu/sf/year.
36% Emissions Reduction
GHG reduction per employee
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions per employee by 36% for Scope 1 and 2 compared to 2021 baseline.
- Carbon negative target with UN Global Compact and SBTi alignment.
- Independent verification of science-based targets in line with 1.5 °C Paris goal.
- Reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
- 60% of vendor spend to commit to SBTi by 2027.
- 24% of business holds ISO 14001 certification for environmental management.
- Net zero energy target achieved via LEED Platinum California DGS Natural Resources Headquarters project.
- Sustainability-linked $1 billion credit facility tied to GHG reduction and improving lives metrics.
20,400 people
STEM program engagement
The company's STEM program has engaged over 20,400 individuals, focusing on promoting participation and inclusivity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
TRIR 0.37 and LWDIR 0.12
Safety performance metrics
The company achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.37 and a Lost Workday Injury Rate (LWDIR) of 0.12 in 2024, representing a 54% and 60% improvement over industry averages, respectively.
- Strive for achievement: committed to high performance and delivering on promises
- Be open and transparent: foster a culture where people can share openly and say what they mean
- Listen to and respect people: value people, listen deeply, and ensure all voices are heard and respected
- Pursue curiosity and have a passion for learning: constantly aim to learn and grow through research, feedback, and reflection
- Embrace diversity and collaboration: work as one team that embraces diversity and actively invites different perspectives
- Indigenous engagement commitments: respect land tenure and property rights; maximize meaningful employment and business opportunities for Indigenous Peoples; engage Indigenous suppliers; provide training and youth/elder opportunities
- Women’s representation: supports the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Wiyi Yani U Thangani Report; targeting structural change for First Nations women and girls
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