Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior/principal ecologist with a special interest in ornithology to join our award-winning ecology team across the UK.

The successful individuals will join a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects both locally and internationally. We actively support the professional development of staff, through our Global Career Framework, Chartership Academy Programme, Employee Networks and our Community of Practice networks, which connect us to over 200 Jacobs ecologists in the UK and Ireland, and over 600 globally. You will work with hydrologists, geomorphologists, engineers, planner and project managers to provide support and advice to our clients. You will ensure ecology input is considered by project teams, work as a first point of contact and, with the support of the wider team, provide high quality technical advice.

The role will include:

  • Delivering some of the most challenging, diverse and innovative projects. Presently, we are engaged across a range of sectors and projects including transport, water and energy for local, regional and national clients including government agencies, local authorities, utilities and energy companies.
  • Working in multidisciplinary teams – quickly building rapport and trust to ensure that ornithological requirements are recognised, acknowledged and constraints acted upon.
  • Using your experience in ornithology – to lead ornithological surveys, provide expert advice to clients (internal and external). In periods with limited ornithological workload, you will also support and contribute to a wide range of other ecological surveys, assessments, and project tasks as required.
  • Leveraging your experience of national legislation – to support Environmental Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulation Appraisals etc.
  • A combination desk and site-based tasks – you will need a willingness to work across the UK and at times, stay away from home during the working week.
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • A background in terrestrial ecology with relevant industry experience including technical reporting and impact assessment in cognisance of national legislation and guidance.
  • Good bird identification skills, with an understanding of bird ecology and a range of generic and species-specific bird survey techniques
  • Scoping and execution of field surveys and data analysis
  • Full membership of a professional body (or experience to obtain membership), with applications also welcomed from candidates holding chartership
  • Inquisitiveness and willingness to learn
  • High level of personal responsibility
  • Ability to write clear and concise reports.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • Current and full driving licence
  • Another ecological specialism as well as Ornithology.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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