Overview
Join Jacobs’ UK Ecology Team as an Ecologist and become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that’s making an impact locally and globally. Opportunities are available across multiple offices in the UK, with a welcoming team and exciting projects.
At Jacobs, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers with growth in mind, supported by a Global Career Framework, Chartership Academy Programme, Employee Networks, and a culture of collaboration and sustainability.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical insight, strategic thinking, and a commitment to high-quality delivery on ecological projects
* Contribute to a broad range of projects and support diverse ecological assessments
* Manage ecological input on large-scale infrastructure or development projects
* Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with ecological legislation and planning policies
Qualifications
* Degree (or higher) in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline
* Extensive experience in terrestrial ecology with understanding of UK and Irish habitats and protected species
* Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM) or demonstrable experience to obtain chartership
* Technical specialism within terrestrial ecology (e.g., botany, habitat restoration, protected species licensing) is highly desirable
* Working knowledge of ecological legislation, planning policy, and biodiversity net gain
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
Employment type and seniority
* Permanent, full-time or part-time, job share or flexible basis
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
Our culture and inclusion
Jacobs values safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We support one another through a caring culture, value positive mental health, and aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. Jacobs partners with networks such as ACE, Careers, Enlace, and others to attract diverse talent. We welcome flexible working and reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process. For accessibility, contact the Careers Support team.
We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities to grow within a single global company, with programs that support wellbeing, volunteering, and sustainable impact for clients and communities.
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