Green Infrastructure & Biodiversity Manager in Sheffield

Introducing the Fexco Property Services Group. The Group currently consists of 7 property management brands that collectively manage over 100,000 properties across England & Wales. More information can be found here: Help us bring nature to the built environment.

We are seeking to further strengthen our estate management offer, delivering our ambition for Remus to be the managing agent of choice for green space and habitat management on residential estates. Our managed portfolio consists of over 650 sites ranging from small residential estates to large garden villages, country parks and urban extensions, many with existing ecological features such as woodland, ponds and waterways.

The Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity Manager is an exciting new role requiring a flexible candidate with excellent greenspace, contract management and people skills who will deliver sector leading greenspace and habitat management. You will be responsible for a portfolio of sites within a geographic area and take responsibility for delivering all estate contracts which may include landscape and habitat maintenance, management of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), management of protected species and biodiversity features, estate cleansing and lighting. You will be the main contact on the ground for residents with questions and queries about the management of their estate, supported by a central team who will take the initial calls and make appointments on your behalf to link with your visit schedules.

This is a hybrid role combining office-based work with regular site inspections, audits and stakeholder engagement. Typically, you will spend four days per week visiting sites, monitoring contractor performance, assessing landscape quality, inspecting habitats and environmental assets, and identifying improvement opportunities.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of greenspaces, public open spaces and environmental assets within a defined geographic area. Your role will focus on ensuring landscapes, habitats, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) features, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and other estate infrastructure are maintained to a high standard and managed in accordance with approved management plans, planning obligations and company objectives.

Acting as the primary on-site representative, you will build positive relationships with residents, contractors, developers and stakeholders, responding to queries and ensuring concerns are resolved effectively. Supported by a central customer services team, you will deliver a visible presence across your sites and promote high-quality greenspace management and environmental stewardship.

You will be responsible for specifying remedial works, monitoring contractor performance, scrutinising completed works and ensuring expenditure is controlled appropriately. You will also support the review and development of landscape specifications, management plans, site budgets and maintenance programmes.

The role includes undertaking pre-handover inspections of new developments, auditing landscape installations, habitat creation areas, SuDS features, public open spaces and ecological enhancements to ensure compliance with approved plans, planning conditions and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements before acceptance into management.

Where sites are subject to BNG requirements, you will support the implementation, monitoring and reporting of Habitat Management and Monitoring Plans, ensuring compliance with legal obligations and long-term environmental objectives.

Regular travel across your designated area will be required, along with occasional attendance at company offices, training events, meetings and industry activities. You may also provide support to neighbouring areas when required. Our Head Office is in Salisbury, with subsidiary offices around the country.

Some responsibilities and goals you’ll own

• Deliver high-quality greenspace, biodiversity and estate services across your area, undertaking site inspections and specifying improvement and remedial works.
• Ensure compliance with inspection regimes, statutory requirements, record-keeping and reporting obligations.
• Manage landscape, habitat and estate maintenance contracts, monitoring performance, quality, compliance and value for money.
• Inspect completed works against approved specifications, management plans, drawings and contract requirements.
• Undertake audits of new developments before handover, ensuring compliance with planning conditions, Section 106 obligations, approved landscape schemes, ecological mitigation measures and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) commitments.
• Inspect planting, habitat & wildlife features, Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), open spaces and associated estate infrastructure, identifying and resolving defects before adoption.
• Monitor and report on BNG and Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan requirements.
• Inspect SuDS assets to ensure they remain safe, functional and maintained in accordance with approved specifications.
• Maintain accurate asset records, plans, inspections and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with developers, contractors, consultants, local authorities and other stakeholders on greenspace and environmental management matters.
• Build positive relationships with residents, responding to enquiries, complaints and estate management concerns.
• Support community engagement activities, including biodiversity projects, planting initiatives and nature events.
• Assist with procurement, contractor appointments and specification development.
• Support presentations, site visits, bids and business development activities.
• Provide technical advice and support to colleagues.
• Undertake training and development to maintain and enhance professional knowledge.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Passionate about greenspace, biodiversity and nature recovery.
• Knowledge of landscape, habitat and environmental management gained through education and/or practical experience.
• NQF Level 3 or higher qualification in horticulture, landscape management, ecology, environmental management or a related discipline, with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• IOSHH Managing Safely (or equivalent health and safety qualification).
• A keen eye for detail and good plant identification/ horticultural knowledge.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, management plans and technical reports.
• Knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain principles, habitat management and ecological enhancement including reporting requirements.
• Experience undertaking site inspections and identifying defects and maintenance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital inspection/reporting systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience managing landscape, grounds maintenance or estate management contractors.
• Knowledge of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) management and maintenance.
• Understanding of planning compliance and development processes.
• Experience auditing new developments and open space handovers.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. Chartered Institute of Horticulture, Landscape Institute or CIEEM).

Please note: This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.