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Join to apply for the Principal HydroEcologist UK WIDE role at Jacobs2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Principal HydroEcologist UK WIDE role at JacobsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.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 impactThe Principal hydroecologist role is an exciting opportunity to use your hydroecology expertise to assess the impact of abstraction for UK water companies. Principally, the role will focus on undertaking sustainability assessments under the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP). You will bring demonstrable experience in low flow investigations focussing on the relationship between ecology and riverine flows. You will be familiar with Water framework Directive (WFD) standards and thresholds and use of the River Invertebrate Classification Tool (RICT) to interpret and classify ecological data. Expertise in designing and undertaking environmental surveys and interpreting outputs would be advantageous. In addition there will be opportunity for you to supporting assessment of ongoing Strategic Resource Option (SRO) projects, contributing to river restoration design and undertaking independent auditing of water company Performance Commitments. The ability to develop networks across disciplines within the business will set you apart from others. Our projects are complex in nature and you will be required to work with other disciplines to create effective solutions. This role will work alongside a dedicated team of experts in freshwater ecology, hydrology, hydrogeology and geomorphology to form an interdisciplinary team.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.Here's what you'll needExtensive relevant industry experience, ideally specialising in hydroecologyExperience in Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) investigations or equivalentDemonstrable experience working on low flow investigationsAbility to design ecological monitoring programmesExperience in analysing large environmental datasets, using statisticsApplication of Water Framework Directive standards and thresholds including classification of ecological monitoring data. - Experience in stakeholder engagementChartered membership of a professional body (or sufficient experience to obtain chartership)In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receiveUp to 10% company contribution into their pensionReimbursement towards relevant professional development and membershipsOpportunity to buy/sell annual leaveFree employee medical cover and digital GP serviceEnhanced parental leave payFertility healthcare and family-forming benefit provided by CarrotHybrid workingPart-time rolesFlexible working hoursOur CultureOur values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. 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. Find out more about life at Jacobs.We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Women and Vetnet. Find out more about our employee networks here.Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. 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