Senior Ornithology Ecologist - Lead Projects & Teams

Jacobs; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Pension contributions up to 10%

Health coverage

CPD opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

Jacobs in the UK is seeking a senior/principal ecologist with a special interest in ornithology to join our award-winning ecology team across the UK. You will lead ornithological surveys, provide expert advice to clients (internal and external), and ensure ecology input is recognised and acted upon within multidisciplinary project teams.

You will work across sectors such as transport, water and energy, collaborate with hydrologists, engineers and planners, and have the chance to shape strategy

Qualifications

• Background in terrestrial ecology with experience in impact assessments.
• Proven ability to lead ornithological surveys and report findings.
• Strong communication of technical concepts to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead ornithological surveys and provide expert advice to clients.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate ecology into projects.
• Support Environmental Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Appraisals.

Skills

Bird identification

Ornithology

Leadership

Report writing

Education

BSc/MSc in Ecology or related field

Job description

Jacobs in the UK is seeking a senior/principal ecologist with a special interest in ornithology to join our award-winning ecology team across the UK. You will lead ornithological surveys, provide expert advice to clients (internal and external), and ensure ecology input is recognised and acted upon within multidisciplinary project teams.

You will work across sectors such as transport, water and energy, collaborate with hydrologists, engineers and planners, and have the chance to shape strategy