Senior Ecologist – Lead Biodiversity & Projects (UK)

isepglobal; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Pension contributions

Professional development support

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave options

Diversity and inclusion programs

Employee networks

Job summary

Jacobs is recruiting a Senior Ecologist for a UK-wide role across our Ecology Team, with opportunities nationwide in offices from Bristol to Newcastle. You will lead ecological assessments, guide multidisciplinary teams and help shape environmental policy while delivering high-quality infrastructure projects.

The role offers permanent full-time or part-time arrangements, with a strong focus on career development, professional accreditation, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Background in terrestrial ecology with significant years relevant industry experience.
• Full membership of a professional body (or experience to obtain full membership).
• Experienced in running ecological inputs on medium-large scale projects.
• Outstanding written and verbal skills with good attention to detail.
• High level of personal responsibility.
• Current and full driving licence.
• A technical specialism in the field of terrestrial ecology, with willingness to learn other ecological interests.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you'll bring technical insight, strategic thinking, and a commitment to high-quality delivery.
• Delivering some of the most challenging, diverse and innovative infrastructure projects.
• A combination desk and site-based tasks.
• Using your experience in protected species survey, Ecological Clerk of Works, Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment and/or 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.
• Designing ecological monitoring programmes - developing survey programmes, leading and/or managing survey teams and being responsible for high quality data collection
• Enthusiastically leading from the front - being the first point of contact in the provision of expert advice to both clients and stakeholders.
• A willingness to both learn from and mentor others - developing and sharing skills that build team and individual resilience.

Job description

Jacobs is recruiting a Senior Ecologist for a UK-wide role across our Ecology Team, with opportunities nationwide in offices from Bristol to Newcastle. You will lead ecological assessments, guide multidisciplinary teams and help shape environmental policy while delivering high-quality infrastructure projects.

The role offers permanent full-time or part-time arrangements, with a strong focus on career development, professional accreditation, and flexible working options.