Senior Ecologist - UK-wide, Flexible & Impactful

isepglobal; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions up to 10%

Professional development support

Flexible working

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Ecologist (UK wide) to join its Ecology Team. The role involves leading ecological assessments, monitoring programmes, and providing expert ecological input on major infrastructure projects across the UK.

You will work desk-based and on-site within multidisciplinary teams and mentor others while delivering high-quality data and reports. Applicants should have substantial terrestrial ecology experience, professional accreditation, and a track record of working on large

Qualifications

• Full membership of a professional body or the ability to obtain full membership.
• Experience delivering ecological inputs on medium-large scale projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication with high data quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead ecological assessments and monitoring programmes.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams to integrate terrestrial ecology requirements.
• Mentor junior ecologists and share knowledge across the team.
• Deliver high-quality reports and input into environmental policy discussions.
• Manage projects and communicate with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Terrestrial ecology

Protected species survey

EIA

Habitats Regulations Assessment

Biodiversity Net Gain

Team leadership

Ecology monitoring

Education

Degree in Ecology

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

R

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Ecologist (UK wide) to join its Ecology Team. The role involves leading ecological assessments, monitoring programmes, and providing expert ecological input on major infrastructure projects across the UK.

You will work desk-based and on-site within multidisciplinary teams and mentor others while delivering high-quality data and reports. Applicants should have substantial terrestrial ecology experience, professional accreditation, and a track record of working on large