Senior to Principal Ecologist

1 month ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom FPCR Full time

Are you an experienced ecologist looking for the next step up in your career Are you looking to increase your exposure to complex and rewarding projects Do you want to join an elished consultancy practice who pride themselves in offering a great place to work Could you be one of the experienced talented and energetic professionals helping to continue the development of FPCR responding to our clients and keeping FPCR moving forwards whilst responding to new challenges in ecological practice

If so our Sheffield office is currently looking for an enthusiastic Senior or Principal Ecologist to join its growing team and would love to hear from you.

You will be an integral member of our ecology team leading and delivering high quality work and essments for a range of clients and on a range of projects collaborating with our talented team of ecologists landscape architects and environmental planners. You will be:

  • Managing projects throughout their lifecycle prior to and postplanning providing advice on ecology and biodiversity to clients stakeholders and project teams;
  • Planning leading on and conducting ecological surveys;
  • Undertaking environmental impact essments biodiversity net gain essments and preparing a range of ecological reports and strategies;
  • Designing and implementing appropriate mitigation measures to enhance biodiversity and protect ecological features;
  • Supporting and mentoring junior staff sharing your own knowledge and expertise to develop their ss and knowledge and professional judgement;
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships as well as with contractors and regulatory bodies

About you

  • Degree level or higher in Ecology or related field;
  • At least 45 years working in ecological consultancy with proven experience in project management including for medium to large scale and more complex sites liaising with clients and wider project consultants to deliver outputs efficiently and on time;
  • Experienced in advising clients on Biodiversity Net Gain; understanding and use of the DEFRA Statutory Biodiversity Metric and production of ociated reports and plans;
  • Demonstrable experience in complex report writing inclusive but not limited to Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) reports Ecological Impact essments (EcIA) including for Environmental Statements; Habitats Regulations essment (HRA) doents Species and Habitat Management Plans;
  • Strong communication ss with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
  • An advanced knowledge of ecology and wildlife protection in the context of the UK legislative and planning system;
  • You may have a particular ecological specialism or hold protected species licence/s although your allround ss and knowledge are also valuable
  • A level of competency in Microsoft Office software and preferably (although not essential) some knowledge of GIS packages.
  • Membership or eligibility to membership of a relevant professional body (eg Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or other similar);
  • A full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.

Why FPCR

FPCR Environment and Design Ltd is one of the UKs leading integrated design practices working extensively throughout the UK. Over the last 60 years the practice has developed a valuable mix of multidisciplinary expertise in masterplanning environmental essment urban design landscape ecology architecture arboriculture and green infrastructure. Working together we have implemented many awardwinning schemes in environmentally sensitive locations.

At the start of 2021 FPCR became an EmployeeOwned business. Our people and culture are vital to the service we provide and we feel this is the best way forward for the future of the practice. Employee Ownership will enable the whole team to share in the future growth and success of the business whilst the practice can remain responsive independent and adaptable.

Our ecology team is led by four directors who each joined the company in junior positions and are committed to providing the same supportive and fostering environment that is at the heart of our practice.

Our team of over 120 ecologists work out of five offices across the UK.

What you can expect in return:

Salary: Senior Ecologist 3136K; Principal Ecologist 37k dependent on experience

Our employees really are our greatest et representing a wide range of ss and experience from across the field of UK ecology. We are proud to offer our staff at all levels the opportunity to pursue their individual interests as this helps us to facilitate shared learning across our practice.

We are offering a competitive salary with the opportunity for annual bonuses enrolment on our pension scheme and 25 days holiday compressed working week and a holiday purchase system. Everyone is enrolled in a BUPA health and wellbeing cashback scheme. Staff wellbeing is very important to us and the teams frequently have a range of volunteering and social activities going on.

FPCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their race or gender.

If you feel you are the right candidate or feel you can offer FPCRs ecology team other relevant experience and ss please submit your CV along with a covering letter together with any supporting doentation that you feel may be of interest.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

ABOUT FPCR

Elished in 1957 FPCR are an award winning multidisciplinary environment and design practice with expertise in Landscape Urban Design Masterplanning Architecture Ecology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverse range of ss provide clients with an excellent rounded approach to projects while concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverse place to work.

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