Seasonal Ecologist – Summer Season
Jacobs invites motivated individuals to join our Ecology team for a zero‑hour summer placement. Work alongside experienced survey leads, bat specialists, ornithologists, botanists and protected species experts on infrastructure and environmental projects across Ireland.
Responsibilities
* Support ecological teams on a variety of projects
* Assist with field surveys, data collection and monitoring activities
* Contribute to survey planning and logistics
* Produce high‑quality ecological data and deliverables
* Assist with technical reporting
Qualifications
* A degree in ecology or a related discipline
* Motivated, proactive and enthusiastic about a career in ecology
* Eligible or working towards CIEEM membership
* Organised, dependable and strong time‑management skills
* Comfortable working as part of a team and in the field
* Willing to travel and stay away from home (up to 4 nights per week during peak survey periods)
* Previous experience in ecological surveys or fieldwork
* Experience or interest in bat or ornithology surveys (highly valued)
* A full driving licence
Benefits
* Opportunity to work on high‑impact, meaningful projects
* Access to technical experts and mentoring
* Supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture
* Flexible working and career development opportunities
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