Seasonal Environmental Surveyor

Salary

Competitive hourly rate

Accrued holiday at a rate of 1.2 hours per 10 hours worked

We are seeking Seasonal Environmental Surveyors to support our experienced team on a variety of projects. We are looking for individuals with environmental fieldwork experience with good availability between September 2026 and March 2027. In particular, you will have the opportunity to work on the largest field survey ever undertaken in the UK, undertaking soil sampling and assessment surveys – collecting a range of soil samples, conducting in situ assessments and recording digital data.

You will receive comprehensive training and gain excellent experience in a range of field survey and soil sampling techniques. Your broader project exposure will depend on your knowledge, experience and interests, but could include surveys and reporting for other soil science, ecological, water and environmental work streams.

• Supporting our national team of soil/environmental scientists and ecologists working on a variety of projects
• Survey support and logistic planning

• Producing quality-assured deliverables
• Report writing

Our Water and Environment business provides a focus for advising our clients on sustainability issues including environmental policy, renewable energy, low carbon economies, impacts of climate change and waste and resource management.

Edinburgh & Glasgow

Expect some physically demanding outdoor work over winter and overnight stays (all travel and accommodation expenses covered and budget for subsistence provided)

Zero-hour contract

• Flexibility & control:
  Choose when you work, ideal for balancing jobs with education, family, or other commitments.
• Statutory rights:
  You’re entitled to core rights like National Minimum/Living Wage, paid holiday, rest breaks, payslips, and protection from discrimination.
• Opportunity & experience:
  Great for building skills, gaining experience, and potentially moving into permanent roles.
• Short notice protections:
  Recent changes protect workers from unfair deductions if shifts are cancelled last minute.

• Income and hours are variable, so earnings aren’t guaranteed.
• You’re usually classed as a ‘worker’, meaning some rights differ from full employees, but key protections remain.
• Whether you’re a recent graduate, a keen environmentalist, or an experienced consultant, we’d love to hear from you.

• Enthusiasm for a career in environmental science or ecology
• A minimum of a college-level qualification in an environmental discipline (or equivalent)
• Organised and dependable with good time management skills
• Driven and motivated individual with a proactive mindset
• Happy to work away from home and stay away for up to 4 nights a week
• Driving licence (please specify on your CV)
• Right to work in the UK

• Degree in environmental science, geography, ecology or related subject
• Previous experience in environmental/ecological surveys

We are seeking candidates with immediate availability. Interviews will be arranged at the earliest opportunity, with an anticipated start date in August.

You’ll need flexibility for fieldwork and a proactive mindset to thrive in this exciting role.

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. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential.

You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you,…