AddressAt 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 free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
About T he Op portunity
We have opportunities nationwide for Ecologists to join our UK Ecology Team. Th e successful individual s 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 2 00 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, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds , Manchester , Norwich, Peterborough and Winnersh.
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.
§ Using your experience in protected species survey, E cological C lerk of W orks, 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.
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.
§ M embership 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!
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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