Ecologist

Jacobs; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in the UK is seeking ecologists to join our ecology team, with opportunities across Edinburgh, Glasgow and other offices. You will work on challenging infrastructure projects, combining field surveys and desk assessments to support water, highway and rail schemes.

You will collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, engage with clients and regulators, and contribute to environmental impact assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain efforts.

Qualifications

• Background in terrestrial ecology with relevant industry experience.
• Associate membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or equivalent.
• Experience as an ecology surveyor and field scientist.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports.
• Inquisitive with strong willingness to learn.
• Team player with good self-awareness.
• A hands-on work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ecology input on large infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Perform desk and field tasks with UK travel and occasional away-from-home stays.
• Apply expertise in protected species surveys, EIA, and Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to integrate terrestrial ecology requirements.
• Engage with clients, regulators and external stakeholders.

Skills

Terrestrial ecology background

CIEEM Associate member

Experienced ecology surveyor

Report writing

Teamwork

Hands-on work ethic

Willingness to learn

Job description

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.

Your impact

We have opportunities nationwide for Ecologists to join our UK Ecology Team. The successful individuals will join a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects both 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.

We have ecology teams based across the UK and would welcome applicants to our offices Edinburgh, Glasgow.

The role will include

• Delivering some of the most challenging, diverse and innovative infrastructure projects. Presently, we are engaged on a variety of 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.
• A combination desk and site-based tasks – there will be a requirement to work across the UK and at times, stay away from home during the working week.
• Using your experience in protected species survey, Ecological Clerk of Works, Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment and Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams – quickly building rapport and trust to ensure that terrestrial ecology requirements are recognised, acknowledged and constraints acted upon.
• Engagement with both internal and external clients, customers and environmental regulators.

Here's what you'll need

• A background in terrestrial ecology with relevant industry experience including technical reporting and impact assessment in cognisance of national legislation and guidance.
• Associate membership of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (or similar, or experience to obtain membership)
• An experienced ecology surveyor and a good field scientist
• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Inquisitiveness and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• A 'hands on' work ethic and good self-awareness.

Ideally you'll also have

• Current and full driving licence.
• A technical specialism in the field of terrestrial ecology. We are particularly keen to build upon our expertise in habitats, birds and ornithology. However, if that's not you, but you have broad experience and ability to pick up other ecological interests quickly, we'd love to hear from you too!

At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

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