Hybrid Ecology Project Coordinator — Planning & Delivery

CIEEM Scotland Policy Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Hybrid working

Unlimited professional development

Job summary

Davidson-Watts Ecology Ltd in the South West England is seeking an Ecology Project Coordinator to plan and resource survey programmes, coordinating with project managers, ecologists and subcontractors to ensure smooth delivery from inception to completion.

This office-based, hybrid role requires strong organisation, experience in ecology consultancy, and the ability to manage multiple projects, schedules and data quality, with occasional travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• A degree in ecology, environmental science, biology, conservation or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with GIS software and field data collection apps.
• Commercial awareness, including fee proposals, tendering or invoicing.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Experience coordinating or supporting multiple projects in consultancy or similar client-facing setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to project managers, including planning, scheduling and resourcing ecological surveys, managing access, site contacts, equipment, and preparing health and safety documentation.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and site staff to arrange site access, survey timings, and logistics.
• Workforce management, including onboarding of staff and subcontractors, and maintaining personnel records.
• Manage a database (CRM) of specialist subcontractors, including maintain records of insurance, competencies and relevant licences, where applicable.
• Coordinate survey equipment bookings and manage servicing and maintenance of equipment.
• Manage data handover from staff and subcontractors in the field, including survey forms, photographs, maps, etc., and undertake initial quality assurance of data to ensure survey data are complete and organised.
• Assist with formatting and delivery of reports to meet internal and client standards.
• Support project financial administration: track purchase orders, subcontractor costs and timesheets.
• Support business development activities, such as preparing tender documents or proposals.
• Previous experience within an ecology or environmental consultancy environment.
• Good understanding of ecological survey work and consultancy processes.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Experience coordinating or supporting multiple projects at once in a consultancy or similar client-facing setting.
• Experience scheduling fieldwork and resources around seasonal survey windows.
• Strong written communication, including the ability to review reports for clarity, accuracy and consistency.
• Confident verbal communication with clients, subcontractors, local planning authorities and internal teams.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and project management or scheduling systems.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to record-keeping and quality control.
• Able to commute to Bristol office (Westbury-on-Trym).
• A degree in ecology, environmental science, biology, conservation or a related subject, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with GIS software and field data collection apps.
• Commercial awareness, including experience with fee proposals, tendering or invoicing.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures for fieldwork, including lone working and risk assessments.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Time management

Client liaison

Education

Ecology/environmental science degree

Tools

Excel

GIS software

Job description

Davidson-Watts Ecology Ltd in the South West England is seeking an Ecology Project Coordinator to plan and resource survey programmes, coordinating with project managers, ecologists and subcontractors to ensure smooth delivery from inception to completion.

This office-based, hybrid role requires strong organisation, experience in ecology consultancy, and the ability to manage multiple projects, schedules and data quality, with occasional travel to client sites.