Hybrid Principal Ecologist – Lead Biodiversity & Infrastructure

Jacobs; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Defined company contribution pension

Life assurance and income protection

Professional development reimburse

Collectively volunteering and charity

Zusammenfassung

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our Irish ecology team, leading ecological inputs for Environmental Impact Assessments and Appropriate Assessments. You will work across infrastructure, utilities and local authorities, mentoring junior ecologists and guiding projects with an emphasis on biodiversity and sustainability.

You will contribute to high‑profile projects in Ireland, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support business development while working in a flexible

Qualifikationen

• Background in terrestrial ecology with extensive industry experience
• Degree in ecology or related environmental discipline
• Chartered membership of a professional body (or eligibility)
• Strong technical expertise across ecology and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Aufgaben

• Lead ecological inputs for EIA and AA
• Provide strategic ecological advice to clients and project teams
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to integrate ecological considerations
• Build relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders
• Represent Jacobs in networks, conferences and client meetings
• Mentor junior team members and promote technical excellence

Kenntnisse

Terrestrial ecology

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project leadership

Ausbildung

Degree in ecology or related environmental discipline

Chartered membership (or eligibility)

Jobbeschreibung

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join our Irish ecology team, leading ecological inputs for Environmental Impact Assessments and Appropriate Assessments. You will work across infrastructure, utilities and local authorities, mentoring junior ecologists and guiding projects with an emphasis on biodiversity and sustainability.

You will contribute to high‑profile projects in Ireland, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support business development while working in a flexible