Ecologist​/Senior​/Principal specialism in ornithology

Overview

At Jacobs, we challenge today to reinvent tomorrow, solving the world’s most critical problems through thriving cities, resilient environments, and cutting‑edge manufacturing. Join the UK Ecology Team as an Ecologist and contribute to projects on a national scale.

• Lead ornithological surveys and provide expert advice to clients.
• Support environmental impact assessment and habitats regulation appraisals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams, ensuring ornithological requirements are recognised and constraints addressed.
• Perform field surveys, data analysis, and technical reporting across transport, water, and energy sectors.
• Travel across the UK for site‑based tasks and occasionally work remotely.

• Background in terrestrial ecology with industry experience in technical reporting and impact assessment.
• Strong bird identification skills and knowledge of generic and species‑specific bird survey techniques.
• Experience in scoping, executing field surveys, and data analysis.
• Associate membership of a professional body (full membership or chartership also acceptable).
• High level of personal responsibility and strong written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and inquisitiveness.

• Current full driving licence.
• Additional ecological specialism beyond ornithology.

• Up to 10% company contribution into pension.
• Reimbursement for professional development and memberships.
• Well‑being support: free employee medical cover, mindfulness platform, and counseling services.
• Family benefits: enhanced parental leave, fertility support, and parenting programmes.

• Hybrid working, part‑time roles, and flexible hours including compressed schedules.
• Annualised hours contracts and desk‑based only roles.