Ecologist to Senior Ecologist

3 months ago


Wareham, United Kingdom FPCR Full time

Are you an experienced ecologist or senior 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 established consultancy practice who pride themselves in offering a great place to work

You will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering highquality ecological assessments surveys and mitigation strategies collaborating with our talented team of ecologists landscape architects and environmental planners. Your background will ideally include:

  1. A degree in Ecology Environmental Science or a related field.
  2. For the Senior Ecologist role a proven track record in managing and delivering ecological projects and meeting deadlines including for medium to large scale and more complex sites.
  3. For the Ecologist role at least 1 years experience in ecological consultancy with a strong focus on conducting surveys assessments preparing a range of ecological reports and the project management of smaller jobs.
  4. Sound knowledge of UK ecology legislation guidelines and best practice.
  5. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  6. Experienced in advising clients on Biodiversity Net Gain understanding and use of the DEFRA Statutory Biodiversity Metric and production of associated reports and plans.
  7. You may have a particular ecological specialism or hold protected species licence/s.
  8. Membership or eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM).
  9. A full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.

What you can expect in return:

Salary: 2536K dependent on experience and grade.


Our employees really are our greatest asset representing a wide range of skills 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 35 hour working week 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.


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 assessment 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.

Could you be one of the experienced talented and energetic professionals helping to continue the development of the team responding to our clients and keeping FPCR moving forwards whilst responding to new challenges in ecological practice The positions provide the right candidates with an ideal opportunity to be a part of a motivated team offering technical advice to a diverse range of clients covering projects across all aspects of ecology.

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

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

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.



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