OverviewAt Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Your impactJacobs is offering an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Ecologist to take a leading role in some of the most transformative infrastructure projects in Europe. From the Rail Infrastructure Protection Projects — the largest coastal protection initiative in Europe — to pioneering underground electricity cable schemes of unprecedented scale, you’ll be at the forefront of projects that protect communities, drive innovation, and advance sustainable infrastructure.This is your chance to apply your expertise where it truly matters influencing national-scale development, championing biodiversity, and helping deliver resilient infrastructure for generations to come.
Responsibilities
Lead delivery of high-profile, complex infrastructure projects across water, transport, and energy and multiple local authorities
Balance site and desk-based ecological work, contributing to surveys, assessments and project planning
Use your expertise in protected species surveys, Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW), EIAs, AAs, and Biodiversity Net Gain/No Net Loss to inform project decisions
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring ecological considerations are understood, integrated and actioned
Design and lead ecological monitoring programmes, overseeing survey teams and ensuring delivery of high-quality field data
Be a trusted expert—acting as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders and confidently communicating ecological advice
Mentor and learn, contributing to team capability building and engaging with global communities of practice, conferences, client engagements and training events
Qualifications
A background in terrestrial and/or aquatic ecology with substantial relevant industry experience
Full professional membership (or experience sufficient for achieving it)
Proven experience leading ecological inputs on medium to large-scale projects
About this opportunity
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed.
Equal opportunity and accessibility
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. We partner with VERCIDA to help attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https//www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles. We support reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process. If you require adjustments, please contact Careers Support.
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