Protected Species Specialist in Derby

Are you an experienced ecologist with skillsin protected species licencing looking to work within a team oncomplex and rewarding projects Do you enjoy the challenges ofdesigning and delivering robust and appropriate mitigation seeingprojects through from conception to completion Are you passionateabout protecting and enhancing protected species and their habitatsIf so FPCR could be the next step in yourcareer.

Aboutyou

To be successful in the roleyou will need to demonstrate the following capabilities andexperience:

• Degree level or equivalentacademic qualification in Ecology or relatedfield;
• Membership of Chartered Institute ofEcology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) or othersimilar.
• Specialist knowledge in protectedspecies (ideally including bats and great crested newt) and a classlicence for one or more protectedspecies.
• Experience and understanding of thecurrent European Protected Species Licencing (EPSL) Low ImpactClass Licence (LICL) and District Level Licensingsystems.
• A minimum of 3 years relevantecological experience with a welldeveloped report writingskills.
• Good knowledge of best practice surveytechniques and relevant wildlifelegislation.
• Comfortable providing PreliminaryEcological Appraisal and specific speciesreports;
• A level of competency in MicrosoftOffice software and preferably (although not essential) someknowledge of GIS packages; and
• A full clean UKdriving licence and access to avehicle.

Why FPCR

FPCR Environment andDesign Ltd is one of the UKs leading integrated design practicesworking extensively throughout the UK.

Over the last 60 years thepractice has developed a valuable mix of multidisciplinaryexpertise in masterplanning environmental assessment urban designlandscape ecology architecture arboriculture and greeninfrastructure.

Working together we have implemented manyawardwinning schemes in environmentally sensitive locations.

At the start of 2021 FPCR became anEmployeeOwned business.

Our people and culture are vital to theservice we provide and we feel this is the best way forward for thefuture of the practice.

Employee Ownership will enable the wholeteam to share in the future growth and success of the businesswhilst the practice can remain responsive independent andadaptable.

Our ecology team is led by fourdirectors who each joined the company in junior positions and arecommitted to providing the same supportive and fosteringenvironment that is at the heart of our practice.

Our teamof over 120 ecologists work out of five offices across the UK.

Could you be one of the experienced talented andenergetic professionals helping to continue the development of theteam responding to our clients and keeping FPCR moving forwardswhilst responding to new challenges in ecological practice Thepositions provide the right candidates with an ideal opportunity tobe a part of a motivated team offering technical advice to adiverse range of clients covering projects across all aspects ofecology.

Whatyou can expect in return:

Salary:2540k dependent on experience

Our employeesreally are our greatest asset representing a wide range of skillsand experience from across the field of UK ecology.

We are proud tooffer our staff at all levels the opportunity to pursue theirindividual interests as this helps us to facilitate shared learningacross our practice.

We are offering acompetitive salary with the opportunity for annual bonusesenrolment on our pension scheme and 25 days holiday compressedworking week and a holiday purchase system.

Everyone is enrolled ina BUPA health and wellbeing cashback scheme.

Staff wellbeing isvery important to us and the teams frequently have a range ofvolunteering and social activities going on.

FPCRis an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity andinclusion within the workplace.

We welcome applications from allqualified candidates regardless of their race orgender.

If you feel you are the right candidateor feel you can offer FPCRs ecology team other relevant experienceand skills please submit your CV along with a covering lettertogether with any supporting documentation that you feel may be ofinterest.

Candidatesmust have the right to work 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 towork.