Senior Ecologist wide

About the role

At 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.

Join Jacobs’ UK Ecology Team as an Ecologist and become part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking organisation that’s making a real impact—locally and globally. We’re hiring nationwide, with opportunities available in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Peterborough and Reading.

• Delivering challenging, diverse and innovative infrastructure projects, including water infrastructure, highway and rail schemes and energy infrastructure.
• Balancing desk‑based and site‑based tasks.
• Applying expertise in protected species survey, Ecological Clerk of Works, Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment and/or Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Working in multidisciplinary teams to ensure terrestrial ecology requirements are recognised and constraints acted upon.
• Designing ecological monitoring programmes, developing survey programmes and leading or managing survey teams.
• Providing expert advice to clients and stakeholders as the primary point of contact.
• Mentoring and developing others, engaging with global communities of practice and contributing to external communications such as conferences and client meetings.
• Progressing in line management or technical expertise based on individual strengths.

• Background in terrestrial ecology with significant relevant industry experience.
• Full membership of a professional body (or experience to obtain full membership).
• Experience with ecological inputs on medium–large scale projects.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• High level of personal responsibility.

Ideally you will also have:

• Current and full driving licence.
• A technical specialism in terrestrial ecology, or a broad experience with the ability to pick up other ecological interests quickly.

• Up to 10% company contribution into pension.
• Reimbursement towards professional development and memberships.
• Support for local communities through the Collectively programme.
• Wellbeing support and resources including free medical cover, digital GP service, mindfulness platform, confidential counselling services and a daily fitness platform.
• Fertility and family benefits, enhanced parental leave pay, and a parental transition programme.
• Flexible working arrangements: hybrid working, part‑time roles, compressed hours, annualised hours contract and desk‑based only roles.

• Full‑time or part‑time permanent positions, job share or flexible basis.
• Work from a Jacobs office in the UK or remotely, with the option to split the work week.
• Hybrid working policy allowing employees to choose an optimal balance between office and remote work.

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and truly believe that by supporting one another through a culture of caring, we all succeed. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.

We are a disability‑confident employer and welcome applicants who may not meet all listed requirements.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. Our hybrid working policy enables employees to deliver their best work from Jacobs offices, projects and remote locations.