Environmental Project Manager: An Adventure in Landscape-Scale Restoration

Oxygen Conservation; Aviemore; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental conservation organization is seeking an Environment Project Manager to lead large-scale restoration projects in Aviemore, Scottish Highlands. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills in Health & Safety and environmental expertise. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on climate change and biodiversity conservation. Accommodation options may be available.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead large-scale environmental restoration projects.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety practices in rural settings.
• Experience in community engagement and partnership building.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of environmental restoration projects.
• Champion Health & Safety practices across multiple estates.
• Build partnerships with local communities and stakeholders.
• Manage contractors and oversee project budgets.

Skills

Project Delivery

Environmental Expertise

Health & Safety Management

Collaboration

Job description

Imagine leading transformative environmental projects on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. At Kinrara Estate, you won’t just manage land, you’ll help reshape it to deliver lasting impact for nature and people. We’re searching for a passionate and capable Environment Project Manager to drive ambitious conservation initiatives with energy, purpose, and vision.

ABOUT YOU

Do you want an opportunity to really make a difference? Do you want to look back knowing your work helped tackle climate change and biodiversity loss? We are looking for someone, and potentially their family, who wants to make a long-term commitment to this incredible landscape and its surrounding community.

You’ll be a passionate environmentalist, a skilled project manager, and a brilliant collaborator with a sharp eye for delivery. You’ll also bring strong knowledge and experience in Health & Safety leadership, ensuring our work is delivered to the highest standards across Kinrara and in close collaboration with Dorback Estate and our wider Scottish portfolio.

We’re looking for:

• IMPACT: Project Delivery, Exacting Standards, Practical Problem Solver

• ENVIRONMENT: Environmental Expertise, Rural Stewardship

• HEALTH & SAFETY: Proven ability to lead Health & Safety management in rural environments, Familiarity with COSHH, emergency planning, lone working, and contractor oversight

• ADVENTURE: Passionate Explorer, fuelled by a love of adventure, environmental conservation, and making tangible impact

• TOGETHER: Collaborative Relationship Builder, Cross-Estate Team Player

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Environment Project Manager at Kinrara, you’ll play a critical role in delivering large-scale restoration projects and embedding a culture of Health & Safety excellence across our Scottish estates. Kinrara Estate sits on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park in a spectacular, ecologically diverse landscape of moorland, peatland, woodland and river systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Leadership: Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of environmental restoration projects

• Health & Safety Leadership: Champion H&S across Kinrara, Dorback, and other Scottish estates

• Collaboration: Work closely with Dorback Estate and other Scottish estates to share resources, expertise, and strategies

• Community Engagement: Build meaningful partnerships with local communities, neighbours, contractors, and regulators

• Contractor & Supplier Oversight: Manage consultants and contractors, ensuring clear scopes of work, safe operations, timely delivery, and value for money

• Budget & Grant Management: Own estate-level budgets, contribute to funding bids, and ensure grant compliance and reporting

• Global Impact: Save a part of the world for the next generation and set an example for worldwide environmental management

ABOUT US

We’re building the UK’s first genuine natural capital portfolio - acquiring large landscapes, restoring them, and creating investable natural capital products.

KEY INFORMATION

Term: Full-time, permanent

Location: Aviemore, Scottish Highlands. Accommodation opportunities may be available with this role and can be discussed further during the process.

Closing date: Monday 20th October