Ecologist to Senior Ecologist

Are you an experienced 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 that prides itself in offering a great place to work? If so, we would love to hear from you for our Main office in Lockington, East Midlands.

You will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering high‑quality ecological assessments, surveys, and mitigation strategies, collaborating with our talented team of ecologists, landscape architects, and environmental planners.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects throughout their lifecycle prior to and post‑planning, providing advice on ecology and biodiversity to clients, stakeholders and project teams;
• Planning, leading on and conducting ecological surveys;
• Undertaking environmental impact assessments, biodiversity net gain assessments and preparing a range of ecological reports and strategies;
• Designing and implementing appropriate mitigation measures to enhance biodiversity and protect ecological habitats;
• Providing expert advice on ecological matters to clients, stakeholders and project teams;
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, contractors and regulatory bodies.

About you

• Degree level or higher in Ecology or a related field;
• At least 3+ years experience in ecological consultancy, with a strong focus on project management, conducting surveys, assessments, preparing a range of ecological reports and liaising with clients and wider project consultants to deliver outputs efficiently and on time;
• Sound knowledge of the UK legislative and planning system, guidelines and best practice;
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders;
• Demonstrable experience in a range of ecological report writing, inclusive but not limited to Ecological Impact Assessments, Habitats Regulations Assessment documents, Species and Habitat Management Plans;
• Experience advising clients on Biodiversity Net Gain, understanding and use of the DEFRA Statutory Biodiversity Metric and production of associated reports and plans;
• Membership or eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM);
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why FPCR?

FPCR Environment and Design Ltd is one of the UK’s leading integrated design practices working extensively throughout the UK. Over the last 60 years the practice has developed a valuable mix of multi‑disciplinary expertise in masterplanning, environmental assessment, urban design, landscape, ecology, architecture, arboriculture and green infrastructure. Our ecology team is led by four directors who joined the company in junior positions and remain committed to providing the same supportive and fostering environment that is at the heart of our practice. We have over 120 ecologists working out of five offices across the UK.

What you can expect in return

• Salary: Ecologist £27‑32k, Senior £35‑40k dependent on experience.
• We are offering a competitive salary with the opportunity for annual bonuses, enrollment on our pension scheme and 25 days holiday, a compressed working week and a holiday purchase system.
• Everyone is enrolled in a BUPA health and wellbeing cashback scheme.
• Staff well‑being is very important to us, and the team frequently has a range of volunteering and social activities.

Equal Opportunity

FPCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race or gender.

Right to work

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.