Ecologist - UK Wide
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., City of Westminster
Ecologist - UK Wide
Salary Not Specified
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., City of Westminster
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 14 Dec | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: caa9380481a147d6a44cede93cdfe2ad
Full Job Description
- Using your experience in protected species survey, Ecological Clerk of Works, Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment and 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.
- Engagement with both internal and external clients, customers and environmental regulators.
A background in terrestrial ecology with relevant industry experience including technical reporting and impact assessment in cognisance of national legislation and guidance. - Membership of a professional body (or experience to obtain membership)
- An experienced ecology surveyor and a good field scientist.
- Ability to write clear and concise reports.
- Inquisitiveness and willingness to learn.
- The ability to work well as part of a team.
- A 'hands on' work ethic and good self-awareness. Ideally you'll also have:
- Current and full driving licence.
- A technical specialism in the field of terrestrial ecology. We are particular keen to build upon our expertise in habitats, bats and ecological clerk of works. 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'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. Your impact We have opportunities nationwide for 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. We have ecology teams based across the UK and would welcome applicants to our offices in Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle and Winnersh (Reading). 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.
- A combination desk and site-based tasks - there will be a requirement to work across the UK and at times, stay away from home during the working week., 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 which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations
- Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave. Wellbeing support and resources
- Free employee medical cover and digital GP service
- Mindfulness Platform
- Dedicated Workplace Support 1:1 Counselling Consultations,
- Confidential information & counselling service provided by Optum. Emotional Wellbeing Solutions is a free confidential information and counselling service available 24/7 via phone or online. Experienced consultants are available to discuss finance, legal, family matters and counselling can be provided for personal support
- Online demand fitness platform provided by Daily Burn
- Personalised financial planning and support provided by Origin, with 1:1 access to dedicated certified financial planners. Fertility and family benefits and support:
- Enhanced parental leave pay
- Fertility healthcare and family-forming benefit provided by Carrot. With Carrot, you can virtually chat with experts, explore educational resources, find a vetted provider, and use employer-sponsored funds to pay for care. Get support with: understanding fertility health, preservation (egg, sperm, embryo), assisted reproduction (e.g., in vitro fertilisation), adoption, gestational surrogacy, donor assistance, pregnancy, menopause, and low testosterone.
- A free parental success solution and neurodiversity training benefit provided by RethinkCare Family. The family solution gives you and your family 24/7 access to behavioural health support tools and resources to help parents or caregivers of children raise happy, healthy and resilient children: 1:1 digital & live support - unlimited access to Board Certified Behaviour Analysts and thousands of clinically validated audio/visual trainings, including support with ADHD & developmental disabilities.
- Bridge the Gap is our parental transition programme which aims to make Jacobs employer of choice for working parents, supporting them before, during and after the life-changing milestone of becoming a parent. Bridge the Gap supports our efforts to create an environment where we can bring our authentic selves to work and achieve our full potential. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss the different working patterns we offer:
- Hybrid working
- Part-time role
- Flexible working hours including compressed hours (working full time hours over fewer days), and
- Annualised hours contract (working a defined number of hours over a year with an estimated average weekly hour pattern).
- We also offer the ability for employees to take time off in lieu to ensure staff have time to rest and recuperate between busy periods. 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. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's - find out more about our employee networks here.
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