Senior Ecology Project Manager

PPM Recruitment; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Ecology Project Manager

Salary: £32,000 - £45,000 DOE

Location: Nationwide, UK (Bristol, Coventry, Leeds, Southeast, Cardiff)

The Vacancy

Our client, an award-winning CIEEM company, is looking for a Senior Ecology Project Manager who has exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. This role can be based out of any of our offices nationwide. This is a mixed working role with home working options available. The role will be permanent and preferably full-time.

Do you thrive on the challenges of managing multiple surveys and teams of ecologists to deliver high-quality reports and data that feed into nationally significant projects all over the UK? You will be involved in wide-ranging work across renewable energy, rail, highways, water infrastructure, housing, and much more. You will work closely with our expert ecologists to deliver high-quality services to clients and will be supported by senior staff and our dedicated project support team. You will get support through the stages of APM membership to chartership.

Main Responsibilities

1. Managing large and complex ecology projects, including the timely delivery of reports and survey outputs.
2. The main point of contact with clients on the projects you manage.
3. Working closely with specialist ecologists for technical inputs.
4. Coordinating and scheduling field survey programs involving our staff and subcontractors.
5. Managing project budgets and carrying out contract administration.
6. Contributing to bids and tenders for new work.

Personal Specification

1. Ecological/environmental related degree or substantial relevant experience.
2. Demonstrable strong skills in project management through experience, training, and qualification (e.g., APM PMQ).
3. Dynamic and motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
4. Able to lead and motivate a project team.
5. Able to work under time pressure, prioritise workloads, and quickly adapt to changing work requirements.
6. Conscientious and have good attention to detail.

Salary and Benefits

£32,000 - £45,000 DOE
Company paid life assurance
Contributory pension scheme
Discounted Gym Memberships
Regular career training and development
A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan, and electric car scheme
Access to GPs, mental health support, and professional financial advice.

Please call or send CV to apply.

Please Note: Proof of RTW & qualifications required before processing application.

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