Ornithology Lead Ecologist - Hybrid & Global Impact

Jacobs; Leeds; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Hybrid working policy

Pension plan up to 10%

Health coverage

CPD opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Résumé du poste

Jacobs is seeking a senior/principal ecologist with a special interest in ornithology to join our ecology team across the UK. You will lead ornithological surveys, provide expert advice to clients, and work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate ecology into projects.

This is a leadership role with global collaboration, opportunities for chartership, and a clear progression path through our Career Framework.

Qualifications

• Terrestrial ecology background with technical reporting experience and impact assessment.
• Strong bird identification skills and knowledge of survey techniques.
• Full membership of a professional body or eligibility for chartership.

Responsabilités

• Deliver challenging, diverse projects across sectors (transport, water, energy).
• Lead ornithological surveys and provide expert client advice.
• Support related ecological surveys and project tasks as needed.
• Support Environmental Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Appraisals.
• Work desk- and site-based across the UK, with potential overnight stays.

Connaissances

Bird identification

Ecology fieldwork

Report writing

Team collaboration

Formation

Professional body membership or Chartership

Description du poste

Jacobs is seeking a senior/principal ecologist with a special interest in ornithology to join our ecology team across the UK. You will lead ornithological surveys, provide expert advice to clients, and work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate ecology into projects.

This is a leadership role with global collaboration, opportunities for chartership, and a clear progression path through our Career Framework.