Technical Director-Ecology (Maidstone)
About JACOBS
JACOBS is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of technical and
management services. We offer a full-spectrum of consultancy support to commercial,
government and industrial clients across many sectors.
On 1st October 2010 we launched our Sustainable Solutions Business Unit. Sustainable
Solutions 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 environmental capabilities are growing rapidly with over 510 staff across
the UK and Ireland together, providing two core services; Environmental Solutions and Carbon
Management and Sustainable Consultancy.
Recruitment details
The successful person will become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent
career prospects and international opportunities.
Jacobs’ ecology business provides real opportunities for you to join one of the UK’s largest, most
dynamic and respected ecology teams. What sets us apart?
 Reputation for Quality –We contribute to national guidance and drive innovation in ecological
methods. That’s why we look for, and look after, the best staff we can find.
 Geographical Coverage – Our team is an integrated national (and international) team, providing
an opportunity for keen staff to gain experience in any of our regions. We are working on a range
of projects throughout the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
 Project Diversity –We are a world-wide, multi-discipline consultancy. This gives our Ecologists
enormous opportunity for technical and professional development.
 Stability and Growth – our size, growth and long-term client relationships give us the stability to
foster long-term careers for talented Ecologists.
 Looking after People – We have a very strong focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of our
people...they are our greatest asset. We commit to helping you develop an amazing career.
Primary Job Responsibilities
As a Jacobs’ Technical Director in ecology you will be joining a successful and dynamic sixty strong
group, leading an existing team in Maidstone with opportunity to grow. You will be reporting to the
ecology lead for the UK. Your main responsibilities will include:
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Leading and mentoring a team of ecologists working on a variety of projects.
Technical lead for projects including large infrastructure projects.
Supporting the national team’s business strategy.
Ecological project management, business development, preparation of ecological impact
studies, feasibility studies, and scheme reports for projects.
Resolution of technical issues as they occur for a range of areas across projects and for the
monitoring of progress.
Training and Experience:
Essential:
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A good ecological scientist with an honours degree in ecology or a related field.
Full member of CIEEM
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Proven experience of most aspects of ecological projects
Confident with proven interpersonal and communication skills.
Thorough understanding of environmental legislation pertinent to the UK and application in
EcIA and HRA
Capable of managing a challenging workload subject to change at short notice
Management experience
Good IT skills
Surveying and working experience in the UK regulatory framework including protected
species licensing
Desirable:
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CEnv / CEcol
Postgraduate degree
Protected species licence(s)
An ecological specialism
Ecological aspects of the DMRB and trunk road schemes
Other Essential Functions
You need to be a team player willing to work collaboratively with some travel.
To apply:
To apply online please visit www.jacobs.com/careers and search under reference number
IRC287809
JACOBS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all