Senior Hydroecologist wide

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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.

Alongside opportunities for water quality analysts, integrated catchment management specialists, strategic water quality planning specialists and water quality modellers, we are currently looking for a Hydro‑Ecologist who will bring new ideas and capabilities to our continuous unprecedented growth within the water and nature‑based solutions markets.

• Deliver baseline watercourse characterisation and assessments.
• Coordinate Water Environment EIAR chapters for major infrastructure and flood management projects.
• Check and review Biodiversity Net Gain assessments for watercourses, developing options for enhancements.
• Develop concepts, ideas, and designs for river restoration.
• Support technical delivery projects in liaison with contractors and regulators.
• Conduct field‑based work including hydrological surveys and monitoring.
• Support project delivery as part of a multi‑disciplinary catchment science team.
• Ensure environmental deliverables and financial performance of projects are maintained to a high standard.
• Collaborate with other design disciplines to ensure overall integrity of designs.
• Ensure compliance with H&S regulations and promote a culture of caring within the team.

• Degree/MSc qualified in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geography.
• Chartered or focused on achieving Chartered status.
• Demonstrable experience of working across a number of sectors.
• Proven track record in delivering technical reviews, able to programme, run and complete high‑quality environmental assessments.
• Excellent understanding of key environmental legislation, policy and issues, continuously ensuring visibility of emerging strategies to maintain subject‑matter expertise.
• Collaborative approach to working with and supporting the personal development of colleagues and peers.

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