Senior Ecologist (UK wide) in Glasgow

Join Jacobs’ UK Ecology Team as an Ecologist and become part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking organization making a real local and global impact. We’re hiring nationwide, with opportunities across Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Peterborough, and Reading – wherever you’re based you’ll find a welcoming team and exciting projects.

At Jacobs, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers. You’ll be joining a respected and ambitious company with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation. Our commitment to your growth is backed by:

• Global Career Framework – chart your path with clarity and purpose
• Chartership Academy Programme – support to achieve professional accreditation
• Employee Networks & Communities of Practice – connect with over 200 ecologists in the UK & Ireland, and 600+ globally
• A culture of collaboration and sustainability – work on projects that matter

Positions are available on permanent full‑time and part‑time, job‑share or flexible basis.

The role will include:

• Delivering some of the most challenging, diverse, and innovative infrastructure projects – from water infrastructure, highways, rail schemes, to energy infrastructure for clients.
• A combination of desk‑based and site‑based tasks.
• Using experience in protected species survey, ecological clerk of works, environmental impact assessment, habitats regulations assessment, and/or biodiversity net gain.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams – quickly building rapport and trust to ensure terrestrial ecology requirements are recognised and constraints acted upon.
• Designing ecological monitoring programmes – developing survey programs, leading or managing survey teams, and collecting high‑quality data.
• Enthusiastically leading from the front – being the first point of contact for expert advice to clients and stakeholders.
• A willingness to learn from and mentor others – sharing skills that build team and individual resilience, including engagement with global communities, external communications (conferences, presentations, client meetings), and training events.
• Different career pathways support strengths – line management or technical expertise, progression supported in both routes; management is optional.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Background in terrestrial ecology with significant industry experience.
• Full membership of a professional body (or the 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.

Ideally you’ll also have:

• Current and full driving licence.
• A technical specialism in terrestrial ecology – if not, broad experience and quick learning of other ecological interests will be welcomed.

Our Culture:

Our values rest on safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and truly believe in supporting one another through a culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We embed inclusion and diversity across everything we do and partner with VERCIDA for talent attraction and retention. As a disability‑confident employer we interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria, welcoming those seeking flexible work or those who may not meet all listed requirements.

Our Benefits:

• UK employees receive up to 10% company contribution to their pension, reimbursement for professional development and membership, support for local communities through Collective programme, and the ability to buy/sell annual leave.
• Free medical cover and digital GP service, including support for ASD, ADHD and Tourette syndrome under private medical insurance.
• A mindfulness platform.
• Dedicated workplace support and counselling consultations.
• Confidential counselling services via Optum, 24/7 via phone or online.
• Daily Burn fitness platform.
• Personalised financial planning and support via Origin, access to certified planners.
• Fertility and family benefits and support.
• Enhanced parental leave pay.
• Fertility health and family‑forming benefits with Carrot.
• Free parental success solution and neurodiversity training via RethinkCare Family.
• Bridge the Gap program – working parents support pre, during, and after the life‑changing milestone.

Work‑life balance and flexibility:

• Hybrid working.
• Part‑time roles.
• Flexible hours including compressed hours.
• Annualised hours contract.
• Desk‑based only roles.

Hiring open globally and locally is a core focus; join you to explore flexible working arrangements, benefits, wellbeing, giving, and new ways to help clients better the world.

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom