Principal Ecologist & Strategic Leader

Jacobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Career Framework – chart your路径

Chartership Academy Programme – accred

Employee Networks & Communities of PRA

Culture of collaboration and sustai

Job summary

Jacobs in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced ecology leader to drive strategic direction, lead a high-performing team and act as a trusted advisor to clients, regulators and stakeholders. You will oversee Ecological Impact Assessments and Biodiversity strategies, and design monitoring programmes across diverse projects.

The role requires Chartered status (or progression), a strategic mindset, and proven line-management experience, with willingness to travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in terrestrial ecology with industry experience.
• Chartered status or progression toward chartership.
• Strategic mindset with ability to influence senior leadership decisions.
• Proven experience in mentoring and developing teams.
• Strong client-facing skills and regulators engagement.

Responsibilities

• Steer strategic direction of the ecology team within the UK.
• Lead and inspire colleagues through high-impact leadership.
• Serve as trusted advisor to clients, stakeholders and regulators.
• Lead high-value client relationships and represent Jacobs externally.
• Oversee delivery of Ecological Impact Assessments and Biodiversity strategies.
• Design and lead ecological monitoring and survey programmes.
• Collaborate across disciplines for innovative project solutions.
• Identify and win new work; support resource planning.
• Champion the team and raise its profile within the business.

Skills

Terrestrial ecology

Chartered status

Strategic leadership

Line management

Client engagement

Job description

Jacobs in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced ecology leader to drive strategic direction, lead a high-performing team and act as a trusted advisor to clients, regulators and stakeholders. You will oversee Ecological Impact Assessments and Biodiversity strategies, and design monitoring programmes across diverse projects.

The role requires Chartered status (or progression), a strategic mindset, and proven line-management experience, with willingness to travel across the UK.