In this role you join Jacobs’ UK Ecology Team to deliver high-quality ecological assessments across major infrastructure projects. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to apply ecological expertise, design monitoring programmes, and provide expert advice to clients and stakeholders. The role blends desk and site-based work, enabling you to shape environmental outcomes on water, highway, rail and energy schemes. A strong focus on collaboration, mentorship and professional growth makes this a pivotal position for advancing ecological policy and practice.
Pay / Benefits
up to 10% pension contribution
reimbursement towards professional development and memberships
Collectively community volunteering and matched funding
buy/sell annual leave
wellbeing support and resources
free employee medical cover and digital GP service including ASD/ADHD support under PMI
Responsibilities
Conduct protected species surveys and ecological inputs on large-scale projects
Lead or manage ecological monitoring programmes and survey teams
Contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain work
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure terrestrial ecology requirements are integrated
Provide expert advice to clients and stakeholders as the primary point of contact
Mentor and develop others, sharing skills and engaging with global communities of practice
Design and oversee data collection to ensure high-quality ecological data
Support career development pathways and flex across roles including possible line management
Key requirements
Background in terrestrial ecology with significant industry experience
Full membership of a professional body (or progress to full membership)
Experience running ecological inputs on medium to large projects
Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail
High level of personal responsibility
Current and full driving licence (desired)
Technical specialism in terrestrial ecology; openness to broader ecological interests
We use essential cookies to make this site work. With your permission we would also like to use the optional cookies below. Nothing optional is set until you choose, and you can change your mind at any time from "Cookie settings" at the bottom of every page. Cookie policy.
Essential — keep the site working and secure, and remember the choice you make here. Always on.