Location
wokingham
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 29, 2026
Job Description
Principal Ecologist – Jacobs UK
Apply from one of our offices across Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Peterborough, and Reading. Jobs available on a permanent full‑time, part‑time, job share, or flexible basis.
Responsibilities
- Deliver major infrastructure projects in the water, transport and energy sectors for clients such as Anglian Water, National Highways and Network Rail.
- Apply expertise in Environmental Impact Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment, and Biodiversity Net Gain.
- Collaborate across disciplines, ensuring ecological requirements are integrated into project design and delivery.
- Lead ecological monitoring programmes, manage surveys and guarantee high‑quality data collection.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders on large‑scale projects, providing expert advice.
- Build cross‑functional networks with spec...