Environmental Consultant

• Always represent Jacob's culture and mission.
• Support technical inputs or lead technical delivery of Jacobs projects (e.g. specialist studies, EIAs, Management Plans, urban plans, strategic reporting).
• Collaborate with or manage local and global experts or suppliers to ensure Jacobs best provides best practice solutions to our clients.
• Prepare and deliver high quality reports and presentations to clients technical and senior leadership in line with Jacobs quality process.
• Understand and promote Jacobs solutions and technologies to internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel, when required within region to attend client or team workshops, presentations or conduct site reconnaissance.
• The role will be predominantly office based, but periodic field assignments may be required.
  
  

Here’s What You’ll Need

• An undergraduate degree (post graduate level preferred) in the field of Marine Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management or a directly related subject.
• Specialization in fields like marine ecology, marine modelling, environmental data management, biodiversity management plans, sustainable and/or regenerative design, natural resource management and decarbonization are preferred.
• At least 5+ years’ experience in coastal ecology with thorough knowledge of the marine & coastal ecology of the Middle East, or at least tropical marine & coastal habitats. Knowledge should include some or all of the following major issues associated with climate change / coastal developments; relocation/reconstruction of coral reef, seagrass, mangrove habitats (feasibility/monitoring); complexities of jurisdictions coastal zone management, ecosystems services related to ICZM
• Familiarity with international standards/legislation and best practice guidelines and techniques for coastal ecology surveying, monitoring and restoration in the Middle East / tropical marine & coastal environments.
• Familiarity with current and emerging key environmental issues pertaining to e.g., climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainability, and their potential impacts on marine & coastal ecosystems in the Middle East.
• Extensive experience of designing, conducting and supervising coastal ecological surveys, use of GIS tools, impact assessments and monitoring programs in the Middle East / tropical marine & coastal environments.
• Experience of procuring, managing and supervising subcontractors
• Thorough understanding of the mechanisms for biodiversity protection/enhancement, particularly within the context of climate change.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize delivery on multiple projects in parallel under challenging timeframes.
• Ability to prepare high-quality reports and technical documents for clients and regulatory bodies, demonstrating a high standard of technical writing and communication skills in English.