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 anestablished 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 andassessments for a range of clients and on a range of projectscollaborating with our talented team of ecologists landscapearchitects and environmental 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 assessments biodiversity net gain assessments and preparinga range 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 skills 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 associated reports and plans;
* Demonstrable experience in complex reportwriting inclusive but not limited to Preliminary EcologicalAppraisal (PEA) reports Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA)including for Environmental Statements; Habitats RegulationsAssessment (HRA) documents Species and Habitat Management Plans;
* Strong communication skills with the abilityto collaborate 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 skills and knowledge are also valuable
* A level of competency in Microsoft Officesoftware and preferably (although not essential) some knowledge ofGIS packages.
* Membership or eligibility tomembership of a relevant professional body (eg Chartered Instituteof Ecology and Environmental 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 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 ourpractice.
Our team of over 120 ecologists workout of five offices across the UK.
What you can expect in return:
Salary: Senior Ecologist 3236K;Principal Ecologist 3945k 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.
Candidates must have the right towork 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 to work.