At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead ambitious restoration projects at stunning peatland sites and manage contractors.
- Company: Join South West Water, a leader in environmental conservation.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, health support, and a competitive pension.
- Other info: Flexible working options and excellent career development opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in nature conservation while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Ecological expertise and project management skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 38000 £ per year.
What you'll be doing
- Leading on design, planning and delivery of ecologically ambitious restoration works at remote peatland sites across the region.
- Acting as Project Manager for restoration construction sites.
- Managing contractors and applying Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015.
- Developing restoration plans using field survey data and GIS tools (QGIS/QField).
- Managing budgets (up to £1m annually) and overseeing contractor payments.
- Leading stakeholder engagement, including landowners, farmers, and public bodies.
- Ensuring high-quality delivery, compliance and health & safety standards.
- Supporting monitoring, research projects and training activities.
- Collaborating across a wide partnership of environmental organisations.
What we are looking for
We’re seeking someone with a strong blend of ecological expertise, project management capability and stakeholder engagement skills.
Essential
- A strong foundation of ecological expertise and field skills.
- Understanding of peatland, wetland or upland ecology.
- Experience delivering nature conservation or land management projects.
- Strong contract and contractor management experience.
- Competence in GIS for site assessment and survey.
- Experience engaging and negotiating with land managers and stakeholders.
Desirable
- Degree in a Natural Science (or equivalent experience).
- Knowledge of health & safety and construction compliance.
- Experience applying CDM regulations.
- SMSTS / SSSTS certification.
- Ability to manage budgets and project delivery.
What's in it for you
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
- Discretionary bonus.
- Competitive contributory pension.
- Share-save scheme.
- Health benefits and wellbeing support programmes.
- Group discounts.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Financial support services.
- Development and training opportunities.
• ... and much more!
Location
Okehampton / Peninsula House with flexible home working.
Salary
£34,000 - £38,000.
Hours
Full-time (37 hours per week).
Requirement
The successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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