Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate operational delivery across the Habitats portfolio, ensuring projects are appropriately planned, resourced, and supported from mobilisation through to completion.
• Manage and support Contracts Managers and the wider operational team, providing clear priorities, guidance, and escalation where required.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, plant, and resources to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Maintain oversight of current and upcoming workload, coordinating labour, plant, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to meet project programmes and operational priorities.
• Lead and manage habitat restoration, landscaping, ecological mitigation, and enhancement projects directly where required, particularly those that are complex, high-value, or strategically important.
• Support the preparation of quotations, tenders, and proposals to secure new work and maintain business growth.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, driving repeat business and identifying new opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance and high-level advice to clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Produce and review project documentation, including reports, method statements, risk assessments, construction phase plans, programmes, and quality records.
• Monitor project performance, financials, and invoicing to ensure commercial targets are achieved.
• Working alongside the Head of Habitats, monitor wider operational and commercial performance, including labour utilisation, procurement, variations, forecasting, invoicing, and project close-out.
• Conduct quality assurance, health & safety inspections, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Support the development, mentoring, and performance management of Habitats team members.
• Support recruitment, succession planning, and the development of clear progression opportunities across the Habitats team.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain operational standards, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Ecology, Arboriculture & Forestry, and other companies in group and other Origin Environmental elements to support integrated project delivery and business growth.
• Represent the business professionally with clients, industry partners, and at networking or industry events.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience managing habitat restoration, landscaping, ecological enhancement, or environmental projects from inception to completion.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.
• Experience coordinating site teams, subcontractors, plant, and resources across multiple projects.
• Experience managing or supporting operational managers and delivery teams across a portfolio of concurrent projects.
• Commercial awareness, including experience supporting quotations, tenders, proposals, budgeting, and project financial management.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, identify opportunities, and contribute to business growth.
• Strong technical knowledge of habitat management, ecological works, landscaping, and relevant industry best practices.
• Experience producing and reviewing project documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, reports, construction phase plans, programmes, and quality records.
• Sound understanding of health & safety legislation, quality assurance processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience mentoring, developing, and supporting team performance.
• Ability to plan workload and resources across multiple projects and respond effectively to changing operational priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide expert advice and represent the business professionally.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across operational, commercial, and technical teams.
• A pragmatic approach with the ability to balance operational, commercial, environmental, and client requirements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Why work for us?

• We offer a competitive and supportive rewards package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. This includes private medical insurance, access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and paid professional memberships such as CIEEM. We’re committed to continuous development, offering a blend of internal and external training opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• As part of our inclusive culture, you’ll have the opportunity to join our monthly Neurodiversity Café, take part in community action days, and benefit from our family-friendly policies, including enhanced family leave options. While we value time spent together in our offices to collaborate and stay connected, most roles offer hybrid working and open conversations around flexibility.
• You’ll also enjoy 25 days’ holiday, regular performance and development reviews, and the chance to collaborate across the wider Origin Group, especially within our growing family of Environmental businesses.
• We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can grow, contribute, and feel valued.
• Visit our website to learn more — and grow with us.

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