Are you an experienced ecologist looking forthe next step up in your career Are you looking to increase yourexposure to complex and rewarding projects Do you want to join anelished consultancy practice who pride themselves in offering agreat place to work Could you be one of the experienced talentedand energetic professionals helping to continue the development ofFPCR responding to our clients and keeping FPCR moving forwardswhilst responding to new challenges in ecologicalpractice
If so our Sheffield office is currentlylooking for an enthusiastic Senior or Principal Ecologist to joinits growing team and would love to hear fromyou.
You will be an integral member of ourecology team leading and delivering high quality work and essmentsfor a range of clients and on a range of projects collaboratingwith our talented team of ecologists landscape architects andenvironmental planners. You willbe:
* Managing projects throughout theirlifecycle prior to and postplanning providing advice on ecology andbiodiversity to clients stakeholders and projectteams;
* Planning leading on and conductingecological surveys;
* Undertaking environmentalimpact essments biodiversity net gain essments and preparing arange of ecological reports andstrategies;
* Designing and implementingappropriate mitigation measures to enhance biodiversity and protectecological features;
* Supporting and mentoringjunior staff sharing your own knowledge and expertise to developtheir ss and knowledge and professionaljudgement;
* Building and maintaining strongclient relationships as well as with contractors and regulatorybodies
Aboutyou
* Degree level orhigher in Ecology or related field;
* At least45 years working in ecological consultancy with proven experiencein project management including for medium to large scale and morecomplex sites liaising with clients and wider project consultantsto deliver outputs efficiently and on time;
* Experienced in advising clients onBiodiversity Net Gain; understanding and use of the DEFRA StatutoryBiodiversity Metric and production of ociated reports and plans;
* Demonstrable experience in complex reportwriting inclusive but not limited to Preliminary EcologicalAppraisal (PEA) reports Ecological Impact essments (EcIA) includingfor Environmental Statements; Habitats Regulations essment (HRA)doents Species and Habitat Management Plans;
* Strong communication ss with the ability tocollaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
* An advanced knowledge of ecology and wildlifeprotection in the context of the UK legislative and planningsystem;
* You may have a particular ecologicalspecialism or hold protected species licence/s although yourallround ss and knowledge are also valuable
* Alevel of competency in Microsoft Office software and preferably(although not essential) some knowledge of GIS packages.
* Membership or eligibility to membership of arelevant professional body (eg Chartered Institute of Ecology andEnvironmental Management (CIEEM) or other similar);
* A full UK driving licence and access tovehicle.
WhyFPCR
FPCR Environment and DesignLtd 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 essment urban design landscape ecologyarchitecture arboriculture and green infrastructure. Workingtogether 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 ourpractice.
Our team of over 120 ecologists workout of five offices across the UK.
What you can expect in return:
Salary: Senior Ecologist 3136K;Principal Ecologist 37k dependent onexperience
Our employees really are our greatestet representing a wide range of ss and experience from across thefield of UK ecology. We are proud to offer our staff at all levelsthe opportunity to pursue their individual interests as this helpsus 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 ss please submit your CV along with acovering letter together with any supporting doentation that youfeel may be of interest.
Candidates must have the right towork in theUK.
ABOUTFPCR
Elished in 1957 FPCR are anaward winning multidisciplinary environment and design practicewith expertise in Landscape Urban Design MasterplanningArchitecture Ecology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverserange of ss provide clients with an excellent rounded approach toprojects while concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic anddiverse place to work.