Overview
At Jacobs, we're 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.
Join Jacobs UK Ecology Team as an Ecologist and become part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking organisation that’s making a real impact locally and globally.
We’re hiring nationwide with opportunities across Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Peterborough and Reading.
Role Summary
The role will include delivering technical insight, strategic thinking, and a commitment to high‑quality delivery.
* Deliver some of the most challenging, diverse and innovative infrastructure projects, including water infrastructure, highway, rail schemes, and energy infrastructure for clients.
* Balance desk and site‑based tasks, working in multidisciplinary teams.
* Lead and manage ecological monitoring programmes: develop survey programmes and lead or manage survey teams, ensuring high‑quality data collection.
* Provide expert advice to clients and stakeholders as the first point of contact.
* Mentor and develop team skills, share knowledge in global communities of practice, engage in external communications such as conferences, presentations, client meetings and training events.
* Participate in career pathways with line‑management responsibilities or technical expertise progression.
Qualifications
* Background in terrestrial ecology with significant years of industry experience.
* Full membership of a professional body (or proceeding to full membership).
* Experience running ecological inputs on medium‑large scale projects.
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
* High level of personal responsibility and accountability.
* Current and full driving licence (preferred).
* Technical specialism in terrestrial ecology, or broad ecological experience with the ability to learn new interests quickly.
Benefits
* Up to 10% company contribution to pension.
* Reimbursement for relevant professional development and membership fees.
* Support for local communities via Collectively programme, offering matched funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
* Well‑being support: free employee medical cover and digital GP service, mindfulness platform, workplace support counselling, confidential counselling services, online fitness platform, personalised financial planning.
* Fertility and family benefits including enhanced parental leave pay, fertility healthcare, parental support solutions and transition programmes.
* Work‑life balance and flexibility: hybrid working, part‑time roles, flexible working hours, annualised hours contracts and desk‑based only roles.
Our Culture & EEO Statement
Our values are built on safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and believe in supporting one another through a culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
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.
As a disability confident employer we will interview disabled applicants who best meet the criteria and we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet all listed requirements.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the Careers Support team.
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