Location
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Capabilities
Environmental
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#40522
Market
Environmental
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
➡️ Love nature? Thrive outdoors? Ready to turn your passion into real-world impact?
➡️ Join our growing ecology team supporting projects across East Anglia - and help shape a more sustainable future
➡️ This isn’t just a summer role - it’s your chance to contribute to projects that matter
➡️ You’ll be out in the field, working alongside experienced ecologists, survey leads and technical specialists to:
Support ecological surveys and species monitoring programmes
Collect and record high-quality biological data that informs major infrastructure and environmental decisions
Assist with survey logistics and planning across diverse sites
Contribute to technical reports and deliverables that shape sustainable outcomes
Play a hands-on role protecting habitats, species and ecosystems
Whether you're spotting bats at dusk, surveying wetlands, or cataloging flora, your work will directly influence environmental outcomes across the UK.
What’s In It For Me?
We know great people power great projects - so we invest in you.
Flexible, zero-hour contracts to fit your summer and beyond
Work alongside a 200+ strong ecology community - learn from the best
Exposure to specialists in bats, water voles, botany, ornithology and more
Real career development with mentoring and technical guidance
Opportunity to build hands-on experience that sets you apart in the ecology field
Be part of a global organisation tackling climate change, sustainability, and biodiversity challenges
We Offer
Competitive hourly rate
️ Accrued holiday at a rate of 1.2 hours per 10 hours worked
About the Opportunity
We’re looking for enthusiastic Ecology Survey Assistants to support our busy summer survey season. Whether you’re:
A recent graduate ready to kickstart your career
A passionate naturalist eager to get field experience
Or an experienced consultant looking for flexible work
— we want to hear from you.
You’ll work closely with our national ecology team across a variety of projects, gaining exposure to real consultancy environments while developing your technical and field skills.
Our Water & Environment business is at the forefront of tackling sustainability challenges—from renewable energy and low carbon solutions to climate resilience and biodiversity management—giving your work real purpose.
Ecology Survey Assistants – Make Your Summer Count
Here's what you'll need
Essential :
✅ A proactive, motivated attitude with a genuine passion for ecology
✅ Strong organisation and time management skills
✅ Willingness to travel and stay away for fieldwork (up to 4 nights per week)
✅ A collaborative mindset—you thrive in a team environment
✅ Eligibility for CIEEM membership
✅ Full UK driving licence (please include on your CV)
Desirable :
✅ A degree in ecology or a related discipline
✅ Experience with ecological surveys or fieldwork
We’re looking for people who are ready to jump in, get involved, and make a difference.
Ready to Get Stuck In?
This is your chance to spend your summer doing something meaningful - working outdoors, building experience, and contributing to projects that protect our natural world.
Apply now and take your first (or next) step into a rewarding career in ecology.
️ Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week
Good luck with your application
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