Senior Ecologist - UK Wide

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

We have opportunities nationwide for Senior Ecologists to join our UK Ecology Team. The successful individuals will join a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects both locally and internationally. We actively support the professional development of staff through our Global Career Framework, Chartership Academy Programme, Employee Networks and our Community of Practice networks, which connect us to over 200 Jacobs ecologists in the UK and Ireland, and over 600 globally.

The role will include:

• Delivering some of the most challenging, diverse and innovative infrastructure projects.
• A combination of desk and site-based tasks.
• Using your experience in protected species survey, Ecological Clerk of Works, Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment and/or Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Designing ecological monitoring programmes - developing survey programmes, leading and/or managing survey teams and being responsible for high quality data collection.
• A willingness to both learn from and mentor others – developing and sharing skills that build team and individual resilience.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A background in terrestrial ecology with significant years of relevant industry experience.
• Full membership of a professional body (or experience to obtain full membership).
• Experience in running ecological inputs on medium-large scale projects.
• Outstanding written and verbal skills with good attention to detail.
• High level of personal responsibility.
• A technical specialism in the field of terrestrial ecology.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive:

• Up to 10% company contribution into their pension.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• Support to their local communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
• Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave.
• Wellbeing support and resources including free employee medical cover and digital GP service.
• Mindfulness Platform.
• Dedicated Workplace Support.
• 11 Counselling Consultations, Confidential information & counselling service provided by Optum.
• Emotional Wellbeing Solutions available 24/7 via phone or online.
• Online demand fitness platform provided by Daily Burn.
• Personalised financial planning and support provided by Origin.
• Fertility and Family Benefits and Support.
• Enhanced parental leave pay.
• Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefit provided by Carrot.
• A free parental success solution and neurodiversity training benefit provided by RethinkCare Family.
• Bridge the Gap parental transition programme.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss the different working patterns we offer:

• Hybrid working.
• Part-time role.
• Flexible working hours including compressed hours and Annualised hours contract.
• Ability for employees to take time off in lieu.

Our Culture:

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team. Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better.