Ecologist to Senior Ecologist

2 months ago


York, United Kingdom FPCR Full time

Are you an experienced ecologist or seniorecologist looking for the next step up in your career Are youlooking to increase your exposure to complex and rewarding projectsDo you want to join an established consultancy practice who pridethemselves in offering a great place to work If so we would love tohear from you for our York office.

You will playa pivotal role in leading and delivering highquality ecologicalassessments surveys and mitigation strategies collaborating withour talented team of ecologists landscape architects andenvironmental planners. Your responsibilities willinclude:

  1. At least a degree in EcologyEnvironmental Science or a related field.
  2. Forthe Senior Ecologist role a proven track record in managing anddelivering ecological projects and meeting deadlines including formedium to large scale and more complex sites.
  3. For the Ecologist role at least 3 yearsexperience in ecological consultancy with a strong focus onconducting surveys assessments preparing a range of ecologicalreports and the project management of smaller jobs.
  4. Sound knowledge of UK ecology legislationguidelines and best practice.
  5. Strongcommunication skills with the ability to collaborate effectivelywith diverse stakeholders.
  6. Experienced inadvising clients on Biodiversity Net Gain understanding and use ofthe DEFRA Statutory Biodiversity Metric and production ofassociated reports and plans.
  7. You may have aparticular ecological specialism or hold protected specieslicence/s.
  8. Membership or eligibility formembership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM).
  9. A full UK driving licence and access tovehicle.

Why FPCR

FPCR Environment and Design Ltd.is one of the UKs leading integrated design practices workingextensively throughout the UK. Over the last 60 years the practicehas developed a valuable mix of multidisciplinary expertise inmasterplanning environmental assessment urban design landscapeecology architecture arboriculture and green infrastructure.Working together we have implemented many awardwinning schemes inenvironmentally sensitive locations.

At thestart of 2021 FPCR became an EmployeeOwned business. Our people andculture are vital to the service we provide and we feel this is thebest way forward for the future of the practice. Employee Ownershipwill enable the whole team to share in the future growth andsuccess of the business whilst the practice can remain responsiveindependent and adaptable.

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

Could you be one of the experienced talented andenergetic professionals helping to continue the development of theteam responding to our clients and keeping FPCR moving forwardswhilst responding to new challenges in ecological practice Thepositions provide the right candidates with an ideal opportunity tobe a part of a motivated team offering technical advice to adiverse range of clients covering projects across all aspects ofecology.

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

What you can expect in return:

Salary: Ecologist2630.5K; Senior Ecologist 3236K dependent onexperience

Our employees really are our greatestasset representing a wide range of skills and experience fromacross the field of UK ecology. We are proud to offer our staff atall levels the opportunity to pursue their individual interests asthis helps us to facilitate shared learning across our practice.

We are offering a competitive salary with theopportunity for annual bonuses enrolment on our pension scheme and25 days holiday compressed working week and a holiday purchasesystem. Everyone is enrolled in a BUPA health and wellbeingcashback scheme. Staff wellbeing is very important to us and theteams frequently have a range of volunteering and social activitiesgoing on.

FPCR is an equal opportunity employercommitted to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Wewelcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless oftheir race or gender.

If you feel you are theright candidate or feel you can offer FPCRs ecology team otherrelevant experience and skills please submit your CV along with acovering letter together with any supporting documentation that youfeel may be of interest.

Candidatesmust have the right to work in theUK.

ABOUTFPCR

Established in 1957 FPCR arean award winning multidisciplinary environment and design practicewith expertise in Landscape Urban Design MasterplanningArchitecture Ecology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverserange of skills provide clients with an excellent rounded approachto projects while concurrently providing our staff with a dynamicand diverse place towork.




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