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Your impact
We have opportunities nationwide for Principal Ecologists to join our UK Ecology Team. 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.
The role will include:
* Delivering some of the most challenging, diverse and innovative infrastructure projects. Presently, we are engaged on a variety of large projects including water infrastructure, highway and rail schemes, energy infrastructure for clients such as Anglian Water, National Highways, National Grid, Network Rail, Thames Water, The Environment Agency, Transport Scotland and a number of local authorities.
* Using your experience in Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment and/or Biodiversity Net Gain.
* Working in multidisciplinary teams – quickly building rapport and trust to ensure that terrestrial ecology requirements are recognised, acknowledged and constraints acted upon.
* Designing ecological monitoring programmes - developing survey programmes, leading and/or managing survey teams and being responsible for high quality data collection.
* Leading from the front – managing large-scale projects and being the first point of contact in the provision of expert advice to both clients and stakeholders.
* Develop networks across disciplines within the business - many of our projects are complex in nature and you will be required to work with other disciplines to create effective solutions.
* A willingness to both learn from and mentor others – developing and sharing skills that build team and individual resilience.
Here's what you'll need:
* A background in terrestrial ecology with significant years relevant industry experience.
* Chartered membership of a professional body (or experience to obtain chartership).
* Experienced in running ecological input on large scale projects.
* Outstanding written and verbal skills with good attention to detail.
* High level of personal responsibility.
Ideally you’ll also have:
* Current and full driving licence.
* A technical specialism in the field of terrestrial ecology. However, if that’s not you, but you have broad experience and ability to pick up other ecological interests quickly, we’d love to hear from you too!
At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive:
* Up to 10% company contribution into their pension.
* Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
* Support to their local communities through our Collectively program.
* Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss the different working patterns we offer:
* Part-time role.
* Flexible working hours including compressed hours.
* Annualised hours contract.
* Ability for employees to take time off in lieu.
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. 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.
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If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team.
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