Location
Scotland - offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Opportunities nationwide with some travel across the UK and occasional overnight stays during the working week.

Hours
Full Time - standard working hours with flexibility required for site visits and project demands.

Salary
Competitive package offered, reflecting experience and qualifications.

About the Role
Join Jacobs’ UK Ecology Team and contribute to some of the most challenging, diverse, and innovative infrastructure projects across the UK. You will work on large-scale water infrastructure, highway, rail, and energy projects for clients including Anglian Water, National Highways, National Grid, Network Rail, Thames Water, The Environment Agency, Transport Scotland, and various local authorities. The role involves a combination of desk-based and site-based tasks, including protected species surveys, Ecological Clerk of Works duties, Environmental Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessments, and Biodiversity Net Gain initiatives. You will collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to ensure terrestrial ecology requirements are integrated into project planning and delivery. Engagement with internal and external clients, customers, and environmental regulators is a key part of the role. Jacobs supports your professional development through its Global Career Framework, Chartership Academy Programme, Employee Networks, and a strong community of practice connecting over 200 ecologists in the UK and Ireland, and over 600 globally.

Experience
Relevant industry experience in terrestrial ecology including technical reporting and impact assessment aligned with national legislation and guidance. Proven experience as an ecology surveyor and strong field science skills.

About you
Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (or equivalent, or experience sufficient to obtain membership). Ability to write clear, concise reports. Inquisitive with a willingness to learn. Strong team player with a hands-on work ethic and good self-awareness. Ability to build rapport quickly and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Current full driving licence is desirable. A technical specialism in terrestrial ecology, particularly habitats, birds, or ornithology, is advantageous but broad ecological experience and adaptability are also welcomed.

Qualifications
Associate membership of CIEEM or equivalent professional recognition is preferred. Relevant academic qualifications in ecology or related disciplines are expected.