Market
Environmental
Early Careers Aquatic Ecologist
Jacobs
London, UK
Posted on Dec 16, 2025
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
At Jacobs, we inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With a team of 2,400 professionals in our Water and Environment group, we deliver innovative solutions for clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Our projects include national infrastructure developments, flood defense and restoration schemes, and major power, water, and transport initiatives. We value inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing, and we actively support professional development through mentoring, training, and global networks.
As an Aquatic Ecologist, you will:
- Conduct aquatic surveys (land and boat-based)
- Work with taxonomic specialists and large datasets
- Produce technical reports and support planning applications
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on high-profile projects
- Advocate for health and safety and plan survey delivery effectively
Here's what you'll need
- Background in aquatic ecology
- Experience in taxonomy and ecological sample analysis
- Delivery of aquatic surveys in UK environments
- Strong data analysis and technical report writing skills
- Flexible approach with regular UK/Ireland travel
- Inquisitive mindset and willingness to learn
- Ability to adapt to a wide range of projects
#LI-MF3
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. 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.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. For greater online accessibility please visit https://www.vercida.com/uk/employers/jacobs to view and access our roles.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | Berkshire | United Kingdom |
| London | Greater London | United Kingdom |
| Bristol | Bristol City | United Kingdom |
| Cardiff | South Glamorgan | United Kingdom |
| Reading | Berkshire | United Kingdom |
