Project Manager - Peatland

• Project Manager Peatland Restoration
• Remote UK Wide considered
• Preferred locations for project travel Scotland
• Fulltime permanent
• Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + bonus + benefits

A full UK driving licence is required for this position.

Make a real time impact in restoring a precious ecosystem.

Were seeking a passionate and skilled Project Manager to lead transformative peatland restoration projects.

If you enjoy being hands on in your project delivery, enabling innovation to drive meaningful change in rewilding and nature recovery, this could well be the wonderful business and position for you.

Our client has invested in cutting-edge technology, pioneering science-based nature-based consultancy and contracting for 3 decades.

The Company

Leading the way in nature recovery and habitat restoration through technology and commercially viable projects.

Our innovative and reputable client are seeking an experienced Project Manager who is passionate about driving large-scale, impactful projects and restoring ecosystems.

Take the lead on high-profile ecological and rewilding initiatives, making a significant difference for biodiversity while advancing your career in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Known for their collaborative approach to daily life and understanding the importance of values, the day-to-day running of the business represents just that.

A future where rewilding is not only a way to develop more space for wild nature or to benefit our health and wellbeing, but also a financially viable market. An opportunity for everyone to add value, driving positive impact at a global scale. This is a story of what can be achieved, rather than what needs to be done.

The Role Project Manager

Deliver on multiple nature recovery projects with a primary focus on peatland restoration across the UK. Oversee the entire project lifecycle, driving multi-discipline collaboration, risk management and supporting team development through a customer-centric approach.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Leadership Oversee site assessments, restoration planning, and project monitoring, ensuring ecological integrity and compliance with regulations.
• Mentoring on site support team members professional growth
• Work closely with key departments, including biodiversity risk management, climate resilience, and innovation teams, to deliver integrated solutions.
• Collaborate with the Key Account Manager to align client expectations and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Engage with external stakeholders, such as landowners, regulators, and conservation organisations, to facilitate successful project delivery.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and alignment with their goals. Develop solid working relationships and partnerships.
• Business Development - Lead the identification and pursuit of opportunities for new nature recovery projects, with a focus on peatland restoration.
• Develop bids and proposals and collaborate with the commercial team
• Risk Management and Key Account Integration including ecological, financial, and operational risks.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations in all project activities.
• Tender and Contractor Management provide technical expertise to tender processes, collaborating with the bid team to develop winning proposals.
• Strategic Contribution represent at industry events, conferences, and stakeholder engagements
• Provide feedback and insights from projects to enhance future restoration efforts and strategic planning.
• Be yourself, enthusiastic and enable personal and professional development

Required Attributes

Essential:

• Proven experience managing multiple ecological restoration projects
• Solid organisational and project management skills
• Resource allocation and budget management.
• Ability to coach and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in on-site environments.
• Client relationship management and a customer-centric approach.
• Knowledge of ecological principles, habitat restoration techniques, and monitoring methodologies.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations
• Project risk management experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including report writing and stakeholder engagement.
• Full lifecycle experience from business case approval, design, execution & handover

• A full UK driving licence will be required for this position.

Desirable

• Tools & technologies innovation such as AI & remote sensors for restoration and monitoring.
• Experience securing funding and preparing bids for environmental projects.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies (e.g., CIEEM).
• NEC4 experience

Whats in it for you?

• Remote working options and compressed hours to support work-life balance.
• 4-day week or 9-day fortnight on offer
• Generous holiday allowance
• Company pension contribution.
• Healthcare services.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Enhanced benefits supporting you through lifes milestones.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training allowance.
• Clear career pathways towards leadership roles.
• Occupational Health Platform and Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
• Internal Reward Points Scheme.
• Gadgets and tech provided

Please reach out to Jim Merryfield at CleanTech Talent if you require any assistance with your application.

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