Senior Ecologist Position

3 weeks ago

Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom FPCR Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Ecologist to join our growing team in Sheffield. As an integral member of our ecology team, you will lead and deliver high-quality work and assessments for a range of clients and projects, collaborating with our talented team of ecologists, landscape architects, and environmental planners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage projects throughout their lifecycle, providing advice on ecology and biodiversity to clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
  • Plan, lead, and conduct ecological surveys.
  • Undertake environmental impact assessments, biodiversity net gain assessments, and prepare ecological reports and strategies.
  • Design and implement appropriate mitigation measures to enhance biodiversity and protect ecological features.
  • Support and mentor junior staff, sharing your knowledge and expertise to develop their skills and knowledge.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, as well as with contractors and regulatory bodies.
Requirements
  • Degree-level or higher in Ecology or a related field.
  • At least 45 years of working experience in ecological consultancy, with proven experience in project management, including for medium to large-scale and 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 associated reports and plans.
  • Demonstrable experience in complex report writing, including Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) reports, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA), and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) documents.
  • Strong communication skills, 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 specialization or hold protected species licenses, although your all-round skills and knowledge are also valuable.
  • A level of competency in Microsoft Office software and preferably some knowledge of GIS packages.
  • Membership or eligibility to membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or other similar).
  • A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
About FPCR

FPCR Environment and Design Ltd is one of the UK's leading integrated design practices, working extensively throughout the UK. We have developed a valuable mix of multidisciplinary expertise in masterplanning, environmental assessment, urban design, landscape ecology, architecture, arboriculture, and green infrastructure. Our people and culture are vital to the service we provide, and we feel that employee ownership is the best way forward for the future of the practice.

We are proud to offer our staff at all levels the opportunity to pursue their individual interests, which helps us to facilitate shared learning across our practice. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their race or gender.

Our employees really are our greatest asset, representing a wide range of skills and experience from across the field of UK ecology. We offer a competitive salary, with the opportunity for annual bonuses, enrollment on our pension scheme, 25 days' holiday, a 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.

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