Project Consultant - Invasive Vegetation, Biodiversity and Blue Green Infrastructure in Castleford

About Ebsford: Ebsford are an environmental contractor who specialise in restoring and improving the natural landscape. Our operations teams work throughout the UK delivering amazing projects in some stunning locations as well as some challenging conditions. We are proud to be creating new habitats, improving aquatic environments as well as invasive plant management, biodiversity and blue green infrastructure that protect wildlife and enhance public spaces that our communities rely on.

Established in 2011, we have expanded our teams with the best talent who are dedicated to bringing our projects to life. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to play your part in our desire to enhance, restore and replenish our natural habitats by delivering professional, cost effective and eco-friendly project solutions on a national basis.

We're looking for a motivated Project Consultant to join our Invasive Vegetation, Biodiversity, and Blue Green Infrastructure Division. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of environmental projects, supporting clients and contributing to the delivery of high-quality, sustainable solutions.

As a Project Consultant, you'll become part of our flexible team, where you'll support the planning and delivery of projects, build strong client relationships, and collaborate with colleagues to achieve successful outcomes. You'll be involved in managing project tasks, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget. This role is ideal for someone with consultancy experience who enjoys solving environmental challenges, working collaboratively, and developing their technical and project management skills within a growing and dynamic team.

You will need to work independently and as part of a team with exceptional standards and a genuine enthusiasm for improving the environment.

The key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Seeking out new opportunities, new clients and available tenders
• Lead on tender and contract submissions relevant to business growth collaborating with internal services
• Manage the client experience from enquiry to arranging surveys to project completion across the Vegetation and BGI Department
• Liaise with clients to arrange site visits, ensuring they are completed, amending dates where necessary and keeping the client informed
• Undertaking Invasive species surveys and site surveys
• Producing client-facing materials, including proposals, completion reports, GIS maps, and tender documents
• Prepare and design proposals for undertaking eradication schemes and management plans for commercial clients
• Negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers
• Negotiating the terms of agreements and closing sales
• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person, via telephone calls and emails
• Targeting new customers to arrange meetings to introduce Ebsford
• Gathering market and customer information
• Maintaining the IMS information in order to accurately reflect prospects and contracts
• Providing support where required to site personnel to enable them to deliver projects most effectively
• Attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues, areas for improvement and feedback to the operational teams
• Work with the CEM department to increase company profile by creating case studies and providing service information
• Any other ad hoc duties as defined by your line manager in particular, assisting in the development of services offered through biodiversity and blue green infrastructure

It is essential that you have:

• Full, valid driving licence
• GCSE Math’s and English
• Strong IT Skills
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

It would be desirable if you have:

• Ideally educated to degree level
• Sales or Business Development qualifications
• Previous experience within the Invasive Species industry
• CSJK Surveyor
• An interest in developing knowledge in biodiversity and blue green infrastructure

What we will offer you:

This is a full time, permanent position with 28 days annual leave, pro rata (inc. Bank Holidays). A contributory pension scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, cashback on medical expense, access to the Governments Bike2Work Scheme, additional annual leave for longevity of service and a holiday purchase scheme. A company vehicle will be provided as part of this role.

Through our bespoke Learning and Development Charter you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as you gain more experience, utilising our in-house and external training opportunities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient, suitable applications have been received. All applications will be assessed on a regular basis. In accordance with Home Office guidance successful applicants will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.

Our Values: Everything we do is underpinned by: Respect - for people, places and the environment; Enthusiasm - proactive, positive and committed; Flexibility - adaptable, collaborative and forward-thinking. Ebsford is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

If you share our vision and think you have what we are looking for, we would really love to hear from you.