About Jacobs
At Jacobs, we challenge 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.
Role Overview
We have opportunities available for Ecologists to join our Reading office as part of our National specialist Ecologist cohort. The successful individuals will join a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver some of the most challenging, diverse and innovative infrastructure projects.
* Work on large projects including water infrastructure, highway and rail schemes, energy infrastructure for clients such as Anglian Water, National Highways, National Grid, Network Rail, Thames Water, The Environment Agency, Transport Scotland and a number of local authorities.
* Perform a combination of desk and site‑based tasks, including working across the UK and sometimes travelling away from home during the working week.
* Apply experience in protected species survey, ecological clerk of works, environmental impact assessment, habitats regulations assessment and biodiversity net gain.
* Work in multidisciplinary teams, quickly building rapport and trust to ensure that terrestrial ecology requirements are recognised, acknowledged and constraints acted upon.
* Engage with internal and external clients, customers and environmental regulators.
Requirements
* Background in terrestrial ecology with relevant industry experience including technical reporting and impact assessment in cognisance of national legislation and guidance.
* Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (or similar) or experience to obtain membership.
* Experienced ecology surveyor and good field scientist.
* Ability to write clear and concise reports.
* Inquisitiveness and willingness to learn.
* Ability to work well as part of a team.
* Hands‑on work ethic and good self‑awareness.
Desirable Skills
* Current and full driving licence.
* Technical specialism in terrestrial ecology, particularly habitats, bats and ecological clerk of works; broader experience and ability to pick up other ecological interests quickly is also welcome.
Benefits
* Up to 10% company contribution into your pension.
* Reimbursement toward relevant professional development and memberships.
* Support to local communities through the Collectively programme (matched‑funding, paid volunteering time, charitable donations).
* Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave.
* Well‑being support and resources:
o Free employee medical cover and digital GP service.
o Mindfulness platform.
o Workplace Support 11 Counselling Consultations.
o Confidential information & counselling service (Optum).
o Emotional Well‑being Solutions 24/7 counselling service.
o Online fitness platform (Daily Burn).
o Personalised financial planning and support (Origin).
* Fertility and family benefits and support:
o Enhanced parental leave pay.
o Fertility healthcare and family‑forming benefit (Carrot).
o Parental success solution and neurodiversity training benefit (Rethink Care Family).
o Bridge the Gap parental transition programme.
Work‑Life Balance and Flexibility
* Hybrid working.
* Part‑time roles.
* Flexible working hours including compressed hours.
* Annualised hours contract.
Equal Opportunity
As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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