Seasonal Ecologist - UK Wide

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.

Seasonal Ecologist - UK Wide

Salary Not Specified

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f3c29b24c1bd4a579070d25b47d1e0ad

Full Job Description

We are looking for seasonal ecologists to support our project commitments on a range of contract types. We are especially interested in recruiting experienced field survey leads, bat specialists, water vole specialists, botanists and ornithologists in particular, and would be keen to offer fixed term full-time or part-time roles to the right candidates.,

  • Supporting the national team of ecologists working on a variety of projects

  • Survey support and logistic planning

  • Ecological surveying and biological data collection

  • Producing quality assured ecology deliverables

  • Report Writing

    An honours degree in Ecology or similar

  • Experience in ecology surveys and as a field scientist

  • Eligibility for CIEEM membership

  • Capable of managing a challenging workload subject to change at short notice

  • Ability to write clear, concise reports

  • You must be a good team player with a willingness to work away from your base office.

  • Willingness to work unsocial hours in the outdoors, during all weathers (All PPE will be provided)


  • Ideally, here's what you'll also have:
  • Driving license (please specify on your CV)

  • Relevant undergraduate work placements, post graduate studies or volunteering experience

  • Understanding of relevant UK legislation

  • Understanding of GIS or basic ability using ArcGIS

  • A first aid qualification

  • Full CIEEM membership

  • Postgraduate degree

  • Protected species licence(s)

  • An ecological specialism

  • Chartered Environmentalist

  • ECoW experience

    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.


  • 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.

    Jacobs are a globally respected and passionate organisation, ranked #1 UK Environmental Consultancy by Environment Analyst in 2021 (Working with Government & Agencies, Impact Assessment Services, Water Quality and Resource Management), ranked #2 in the UK for Ecology and Wildlife Services by Environment Analyst, and winner of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management's large consultancy of the year award in 2021 and Highly Commended in 2023.

    Our Water and Environment business provides a focus for advising our clients on sustainability issues including renewable energy, low carbon economies, impacts of climate change and waste and resource management., 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.