Senior Ecologist — Lead Major Infrastructure Projects

isepglobal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Pension contributions up to 10%

Professional development support

Volunteer/charitable matched funding

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological input across the UK. The role offers opportunities to influence policy and practice while delivering high-impact projects nationwide.

You will mentor colleagues, manage monitoring programmes, and collaborate with teams across geographies to ensure ecological considerations are integrated into every stage of project delivery. Flexibility and career development are supported.

Qualifications

• Experience leading ecological input on large-scale projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to mentor junior colleagues and lead cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ecological input for major infrastructure projects across water, transport and energy sectors.
• Lead ecological monitoring programmes and manage surveys to ensure high-quality data.
• Provide expert advice and act as main client/stakeholder contact on large projects.
• Collaborate across geographies and disciplines to integrate ecological requirements into design and delivery.
• Mentor and share knowledge through global communities and training events.

Skills

Terrestrial ecology

Project leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Chartered membership eligibility of a relevant professional body

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Ecologist to lead ecological input across the UK. The role offers opportunities to influence policy and practice while delivering high-impact projects nationwide.

You will mentor colleagues, manage monitoring programmes, and collaborate with teams across geographies to ensure ecological considerations are integrated into every stage of project delivery. Flexibility and career development are supported.