Ecology Project Manager

Ecology Project Manager

WE ARE ECOSULIS

We are dedicated to recovering nature, by designing and delivering efficient and scalable nature-based solutions for both people and the planet.

Are you excited at the prospect of joining a passionate, innovative and forward thinking team working towards a goal of Rewilding half the planet by 2050? Do you want to use your current skills and knowledge to help make a difference?

If so, we might have the ideal job for you.

About us:

Ecosulis specialise in technology-powered nature restoration for people, planet, and progress. We’re making rewilding commercially viable to accelerate the vision of a recoverable earth within our lifetime. We see 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. We see 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.

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About the role:

As Ecosulis continue to expand, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager with a background in Ecology and a genuine interest in the habitats and biodiversity sector to join our team.

Reporting to the Project Lead, you will manage the delivery of a diverse range of projects, including ecological mitigation, habitat creation and nature recovery work. Liaising with key stakeholders at commercial and senior level, you will be responsible for attending client meetings and be involved in pricing and tendering of new work.

You will also be responsible for day-to-day management of projects and must be competent & confident in managing all aspects including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, resources, and commercials.

About you:

As a dedicated and committed professional within the Ecosulis team, you will have strong interpersonal skills to motivate and lead your team. You will also have the ability to be pragmatic with a problem-solving approach. Your deep understanding of UK and EU wildlife legislation and policy will be invaluable as you conduct high-quality ecological surveys, assessments, and reports. Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills are essential for this position.

You will also have a passion for the natural world and have the desire to make a difference.

What experience & qualifications will you require?

• Ecological, environmental, or landscaping project experience.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Membership (or working towards) a professional project management qualification.
• Experience of pricing / tendering
• Protected species licences (desirable)

More information:

Job type: Permanent

Start date: March/April 2024

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Location: Home based – travel to site as and when required.

A Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle is essential for the position.

Our Core Values:

Here at Ecosulis we base our hiring decisions not only on the experience of perspective applicants but focus more on do they align with our business core values.

• Desire to learn.
• Committed and tenacious.
• Create problem solver.
• Being pragmatic
• Do the right thing.

Our team are committed to these core values that guide how we work with each other and our partners.

Our Company benefits:

What will you receive from us?

At Ecosulis we believe in meaningful benefits. We have designed our benefits package to ensure your employees feel supported through main life event as well as the day-to-day. We don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach when it comes to our employee benefits, so you will be entitled to the below upon starting with us:

• Access to our Occupational Health Platform and EAP for wellbeing support
• Access to our Reward Hub platform.
• Remote Working for our ‘home-based’ roles.
• Welcome pack upon joining.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Internal Reward Points Scheme. (so, you can reward your peers)

And the following upon completion of your 3 months' probation period:

• 3% company pension.

• Enhanced benefits supporting our employees through lifetime milestones.

• Compressed hours.

• CDP training allowance per year.

• Discounted holiday scheme.

• Brand new Fitbit.

• Access to our Healthcare Cash plan

• Access to the Bike-to-Work Scheme

You will also receive an extra day’s holiday for each year that you are with the company and have a chance to win a £50 amazon voucher when entering our monthly Friday photo competition.

We also encourage our employees as part of the flexible working arrangements, to take regular breaks and take time to spend outside when possible.

How to apply

If you feel this could be the right opportunity for you then you can apply for this position by sending us your up to date CV and a short covering letter using the link below:

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If you have any further questions about the role or want to find out more about anything else, please do feel free to email our recruitment manager Josh on josh.plaister@ecosulis.co.uk

You can also email our HR team on hr@ecosulis.co.uk if you have any queries regarding the company and our onboarding process.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Ecosulis is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Ecosulis we encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are under-represented throughout our industry. Appointment will always however be made on merit and judged against the job description and person specification.