Ecologist to Senior Ecologist

About FPCR

Established in 1957, FPCR is one of the UK's leading environment and design consultancies. Our multidisciplinary teams work across landscape architecture, ecology, urban design, masterplanning, architecture and arboriculture, delivering award-winning projects throughout the UK.

As an employee owned business, we are committed to creating an engaging, supportive and rewarding workplace where people can develop long term careers.

Why join FPCR?

Our team members can develop their career in a supportive environment, working on nationally significant and award winning projects and collaborating with experts across multiple disciplines.

Benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Compressed working week
• Employee Ownership Trust benefits
• Discretionary annual tax free bonus
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Health cash plan
• Pension contributions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional membership support
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

(For a full details of our benefits, please see our Benefits Brochure).

About the Role

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 who pride themselves in offering a great place to work? If so, we would love to hear from you for our Dorking office.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting and leading on ecological surveys, including protected species surveys, habitat assessments, and biodiversity audits.
• Undertaking environmental impact assessments and preparing ecological reports.
• 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 relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.

Skills and Experience

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• At least 3+ years' experience in ecological consultancy, with a strong focus on conducting surveys, assessments, preparing a range of ecological reports, and project management.
• Sound knowledge of UK ecology legislation, guidelines, and best practice.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience/knowledge of EcIAs, EIAs and HRAs.
• Some experience in advising clients on Biodiversity Net Gain, understanding and use of the DEFRA Statutory Biodiversity Metric and production of associated reports and plans.
• Experience with a wider range of protected species surveys and knowledge of formulating appropriate mitigation measures.
• Hold protected species licence/s.
• Membership or eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIEEM).
• A full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.

Are you interested in working for FPCR?

If you're interested in joining FPCR and contributing to exciting projects across the UK, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV using the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or working at FPCR, please contact our HR Manager at .

Deadline for Applications

The deadline for applications is subject to change, depending on level of interest. If you are interested in a position with us, an early application is advised. These will be reviewed as they come in, rather than waiting for the deadline.

Equal Opportunities

FPCR is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.