Senior Ecologist & Strategic Team Leader

Jacobs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Annualised hours contract

Buy/sell annual leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced ecology leader to shape the future of ecology within a global organisation. You will steer strategic direction, mentor teams, and act as the go-to expert for clients, regulators and stakeholders.

You will oversee Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain strategies and monitoring programmes, while leading high-value client relationships and contributing to bids across the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• Strong background in terrestrial ecology with significant industry experience.
• Chartered status or working towards it.
• Strategic mindset contributing to senior leadership decisions.
• Proven experience in line management, mentoring and team development.
• Strong client-facing skills with regulators and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire colleagues through empathetic, high-impact leadership.
• Act as trusted advisor for clients, stakeholders and regulators.
• Oversee deliverables such as Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain, Habitats Regulations Assessments and biodiversity strategies.
• Design and lead ecological monitoring programmes and survey strategies.
• Lead high-value client relationships and represent Jacobs externally.
• Champion the ecology team and manage resource planning across projects.

Skills

Terrestrial ecology

Chartered status

Strategic leadership

Line management

Client-facing

UK & Ireland travel

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced ecology leader to shape the future of ecology within a global organisation. You will steer strategic direction, mentor teams, and act as the go-to expert for clients, regulators and stakeholders.

You will oversee Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain strategies and monitoring programmes, while leading high-value client relationships and contributing to bids across the UK and Ireland.