Ecologist

Fpcr Environment & Design Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Ecologist to join their Sheffield office. The role involves conducting ecological surveys, performing environmental impact assessments, and advising clients on ecological matters. Candidates should have a degree in Ecology or a related field and at least one year of ecological consultancy experience. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including bonuses and health schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

25 days holiday

BUPA health scheme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in ecological consultancy.
• Sound knowledge of UK ecology legislation and best practices.
• Membership or eligibility for professional body membership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and habitat assessments.
• Undertake environmental impact assessments and reports.
• Provide expert advice on ecological matters to clients.

Skills

Ecological consultancy

Surveying skills

Strong communication

Knowledge of UK ecology legislation

Education

Degree in Ecology or Environmental Science

Job description

We strongly encourage candidates to contact FPCR directly via the link(s) below rather than apply via third parties.

Ecologist

Posted Date 21-11-25

Location Sheffield

Department Ecology

Function Consulting

Positions 1

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 Sheffield office.

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.

About you

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• At least 1 year’s experience in ecological consultancy, with a strong focus on conducting surveys, assessments, preparing a range of ecological reports, and the project management of smaller jobs.
• Sound knowledge of UK ecology legislation, guidelines, and best practice.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experienced in advising clients on Biodiversity Net Gain, understanding and use of the DEFRA Statutory Biodiversity Metric and production of associated reports and plans.
• You may have a particular ecological specialism or 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.

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. Working together, we have implemented many award‑winning schemes in environmentally sensitive locations.

At the start of 2021 FPCR became an Employee‑Owned business. Our people and culture are vital to the service we provide, and we feel this is the best way forward for the future of the practice. Employee Ownership will enable the whole team to share in the future growth and success of the business, whilst the practice can remain responsive, independent, and adaptable.

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

Our team of over 120 ecologists work out of six offices across the UK.

What you can expect in return

Our employees really are our greatest asset, representing a wide range of skills and experience from across the field of UK ecology. We are proud to offer our staff at all levels the opportunity to pursue their individual interests as this helps us to facilitate shared learning across our practice.

We are offering a competitive salary with the opportunity for annual bonuses, enrolment on our pension scheme and 25 days holiday, 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 teams frequently have a range of volunteering and social activities going on.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Application

If you feel you are the right candidate, or feel you can offer FPCR’s ecology team other relevant experience and skills, please submit your CV along with a covering letter, together with any supporting documentation that you feel may be of interest.

ABOUT FPCR

Established in 1957, FPCR are an award‑winning multi‑disciplinary environment and design practice with expertise in Landscape, Urban Design, Masterplanning, Architecture, Ecology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverse range of skills provide clients with an excellent rounded approach to projects while concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverse place to work.