Project Manager – Peatland Restoration and Nature Recovery

Job Title: Project Manager – Peatland Restoration and Nature Recovery

Location: Homebased with regular travel to project sites across the UK, with particular interest in candidates living in Scotland. Salary: Dependent on experience  Reporting To: Principal Ecologist Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time

Role Overview

The Project Manager will oversee multiple nature recovery projects, with a primary focus on peatland restoration, across the UK. This includes managing all aspects of project delivery, supporting team development on-site, driving cross-functional collaboration, managing and reporting on risks, and contributing to business growth through a customer-centric approach.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of nature recovery projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes on time and within budget

• Coordinate multiple projects across the UK, ensuring effective resource allocation and timely progress reporting

• Oversee site assessments, restoration planning, and project monitoring, ensuring ecological integrity and compliance with regulations.

Coaching and Team Development

• Work collaboratively, providing coaching and support to enhance skills and expertise on-site

• Foster effective collaboration within the team to ensure successful project outcomes

• Share knowledge and best practices to support professional growth and operational excellence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders 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.

Client Relationship Management

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and alignment with their goals

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, fostering trust and long-term partnerships

• Regularly update clients on project progress, challenges, and achievements.

Risk Management

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks across all project stages, including ecological, financial, and operational risks

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations in all project activities

• Maintain detailed risk logs and provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership on potential impacts and mitigation strategies

• Feed risk insights and project updates into Key Account Management processes to ensure cohesive client engagement and satisfaction.

Tender and Contractor Management

• Provide technical expertise to tender processes, collaborating with the bid team to develop winning proposals

• Identify, secure, and manage experienced contractors to support the successful delivery of projects

• Support the identification and pursuit of opportunities for new nature recovery projects, with a focus on peatland restoration

• Collaborate with the commercial team to achieve business development targets and expand the project portfolio

• Build strong relationships with contractors to maintain quality and efficiency in project execution.

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience managing multiple ecological restoration projects, with expertise in peatland restoration

• Strong organisational and project management skills, including resource allocation and budget management

• Ability to coach and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in on-site environments

• Demonstrated client relationship management skills, delivering customer-centric solutions

• Knowledge of ecological principles, habitat restoration techniques, and monitoring methodologies

• Experience in identifying and mitigating project risks, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including report writing and stakeholder engagement

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

Desirable

• Familiarity with innovative tools and technologies, such as remote sensing or AI, for monitoring and restoration

• Experience securing funding and preparing bids for environmental projects.

• Membership in relevant professional bodies (e.g., CIEEM).

How to Apply

If you’re ready to lead transformative nature recovery projects and contribute to a thriving future for people and the planet, we’d love to hear from you.  To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role to hr@ecosulis.co.uk