Lead Peatland Restoration & Habitat Projects

South West Water Limited; Okehampton; Remote; GBP 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Training and development

Discounts via Pennon Perks

Employee Assistance Programme

Discretionary bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Be yourself culture

Zusammenfassung

South West Water Limited is seeking an experienced Restoration Manager to lead peatland restoration across the South West, overseeing a multidisciplinary team and coordinating with partner organisations.

You will develop and deliver large-scale projects, manage contractors, budgets and health and safety, while engaging with landowners and stakeholders to deliver lasting biodiversity and water quality benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Leading and managing teams and complex projects.
• Managing contracts and contractors delivering land management or conservation works.
• Developing and implementing restoration, conservation or site management plans.
• Working effectively with landowners, land managers and external stakeholders.
• Budget management and financial forecasting.
• Experience in upland, peatland, wetland or wider habitat management.
• GIS and spatial data interpretation.
• Knowledge of peatland ecology and restoration techniques.

Aufgaben

• Lead the delivery of large-scale peatland restoration projects across the South West.
• Develop and manage the SWPP five-year restoration work programme.
• Manage and support restoration teams and partner organisations.
• Oversee procurement activities, contractor performance and budget forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, including CDM regulations.
• Build strong relationships with landowners, tenants, partners and external stakeholders.
• Lead programme reporting and governance activities.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in restoration delivery.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Contract management

Restoration planning

Stakeholder engagement

Budget forecasting

GIS analysis

MS Office

CDM knowledge

Ausbildung

Degree in Natural Science discipline

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

South West Water Limited is seeking an experienced Restoration Manager to lead peatland restoration across the South West, overseeing a multidisciplinary team and coordinating with partner organisations.

You will develop and deliver large-scale projects, manage contractors, budgets and health and safety, while engaging with landowners and stakeholders to deliver lasting biodiversity and water quality benefits.