Ecologist Apprentice (Level 6) – (Reading)

Shadowing experienced ecologists and receiving mentoring to build confidence in ecological survey methodologies across the UK (e.g., habitat surveys, protected species surveys such as bats, water vole, or badgers). Collecting, recording, and managing ecological data to professional standards. Supporting colleagues in preparing ecological reports, impact assessments, and mitigation strategies for planning applications. Learning how to interpret and apply UK wildlife legislation, planning policy, and industry. Participating in project meetings, contributing to discussions on survey design, project timelines, and client requirements. Building transferable skills in teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving, with ongoing guidance.

Training:
Level 6 Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship Harper Adams University The training will be block release

Training Outcome:

Jacobs is committed to building careers and supporting personal growth, through the Global Career Framework, the Chartership Academy Program, the Employee Networks & Communities of Practice, and a culture of collaboration and sustainability. Jacobs provides support to chart your career path, supports your professional accreditation, enables you to connect with hundreds of ecologists across the globe and work on projects that matter.

This apprenticeship is the first step in a permanent role with us. Successful completion of the apprenticeship places you in Jacobs’ established career framework, with clear opportunities to continue developing and progressing your career.

Employer Description:

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. Our business focuses on providing solutions to future challenges such as climate change, the need for renewable energy, low carbon economies, transportation, and material resource and waste management. While we shape some of the very largest and most challenging landmark projects in the UK, we also deliver local projects that protect communities.

Working Hours :
Typical: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 6.00pm, core hours. In spring-summer, working hours may be redistributed to survey changing species activity patterns (e.g. 4.00am - 5.00am dawn birds, 10.00pm - 11.00pm bats/amphibians). Work and rest schedules will be adjusted to compensate.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Curiosity,Listening skills,Interest in the environment,Enthusiasm for learning