Senior Ecologist & Strategy Lead

Jacobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 8% company pension contribution

Life assurance

Income protection

Reimbursement for professional development

Support for local communities

Free employee medical cover

Mindfulness platform

Enhanced parental leave pay

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Jacobs is looking for an experienced Principal Ecologist or Associate Director to shape our Irish ecology team. This role is crucial within our European ecology business, contributing to strategic direction and acting as a trusted advisor to clients.

The ideal candidate will have significant industry experience in terrestrial ecology, strong client-facing skills, and a strategic mindset. We offer a range of benefits including a robust pension plan, professional development support, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong background in terrestrial ecology with significant industry experience.
• Ability to contribute to senior leadership decisions.
• Flexible approach with willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Steer the strategic direction of the team.
• Act as a trusted advisor for clients, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Design and lead ecological monitoring programmes.

Skills

Terrestrial ecology expertise

Client-facing skills

Strategic mindset

Hands-on leadership

Education

Chartered status or readiness to achieve it

Job description

Jacobs is looking for an experienced Principal Ecologist or Associate Director to shape our Irish ecology team. This role is crucial within our European ecology business, contributing to strategic direction and acting as a trusted advisor to clients.

The ideal candidate will have significant industry experience in terrestrial ecology, strong client-facing skills, and a strategic mindset. We offer a range of benefits including a robust pension plan, professional development support, and flexible working arrangements.