Senior Ecologist – Belfast

Overview

Senior Ecologist at Jacobs leads complex infrastructure ecological work across highways, rail and energy in Ireland. You’ll influence environmental outcomes on national and international projects while mentoring early-career ecologists. The role blends site and office work within multidisciplinary teams to integrate ecological considerations into project design. You’ll join a global network of ecologists and contribute to biodiversity and sustainability-focused initiatives with visible impact.

Pay / Benefits

• defined company contribution pension
• life assurance and income protection
• professional development and memberships reimbursement
• Collectively volunteering and charitable donations
• opportunity to buy annual leave
• hybrid working policy

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major infrastructure projects across sectors (highways, rail, energy)
• Apply habitat and protected species surveying, EIA/AA, and Biodiversity Net Gain expertise
• Balance site and office commitments and work in multidisciplinary teams
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders
• Represent Jacobs in professional networks, conferences, and client meetings
• Mentor junior ecologists and foster technical excellence and collaboration

Key requirements

• Degree in ecology or related environmental discipline with extensive industry experience
• Full membership of a appropriate professional body (or eligibility to achieve)
• Experience running ecological inputs on medium-large scale projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail
• High personal responsibility and proactive thinking
• Full clean driver’s licence

• leadership
• collaboration
• stakeholder engagement
• habitat surveys
• protected species survey
• Ecological Clerk of Works

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