Nature – Senior Nature Co-ordinator – Nationwide

Phil Jones Associates Ltd & PJA Civil Engineering Ltd; Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Manchester, Reading; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Nature Senior Co-ordinator to enhance their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary projects and contribute to ecological innovations. You will manage and mentor junior staff, liaise with clients, and ensure the successful delivery of projects while promoting biodiversity net gain. With a commitment to personal and professional development, this firm provides a supportive environment for your career growth. Join a team dedicated to creating sustainable and greener places through exceptional design and expertise.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Company Share Ownership Scheme

Approved Training Schemes

Ongoing Support and Mentoring

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in ecology or environmental sciences.
• Strong background in managing projects and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor junior staff while overseeing project execution.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors to ensure project success.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Report Drafting

Project Management

Biodiversity Net Gain

Client Liaison

Education

Degree in Ecology

Degree in Environmental Sciences

Job description

Nature Senior Co-ordinator (any location)

As PJA continues to grow and expand, we are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Ecologist to support our Nature Technical Director in a variety of exciting projects.

PJA is a leading team of transport, engineering, environment and placemaking specialists with offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Reading, Perth and Melbourne.

We provide expert advice on a wide range of projects across the UK and beyond from new settlements and nationally strategic infrastructure projects, through to urban regeneration schemes and a wide range of education, employment and sports and leisure developments.

Our strength lies with our team of people, all of whom have been employed for their unique skills and talents. We are credible, engaging, and creative and our mission is to create better greener and sustainable places through great design.

We are now looking for a Nature Senior Co-Ordinator to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a person with a strong background in Ecology and biodiversity net gain and great organisational skills, to advance their career with our growing, highly successful organisation.

LEADERSHIP

• Managing and mentoring of fresher members of staff
• Liaising with subcontractors
• Supporting bid submissions
• Promoting Nature services to the wider business and externally
• Raising POs and invoices
• Keeping the Nature pipeline up to date
• Provide monthly updates on targets, invoicing and future pipeline
• Work closely with the Nature Director on formulating the Nature discipline
• Support on recruitment

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Excellent organisational skills
• Report drafting and reviewing
• Leading multi-disciplinary projects
• Managing small scale projects
• Managing the Nature Services technical library
• Managing invoicing and the Nature pipeline
• Supporting innovation and research
• Liaising with the client, statutory bodies and local planning authorities
• Liaising with subcontractors
• Organising POs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant degree in Ecology or environmental sciences
• At least 4 years of relevant previous experience

SKILLS

We are proud to employ a wide range of people from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. Senior members of the team share a common desire to get the job done without the encumbrances often associated with large multi-disciplinary practices, whilst the more junior members of the team thrive on the fast-paced environment and the variety of projects they can get involved with.

As a member of the PJA team, you can expect:

• An attractive and modern working environment with good accessibility by all modes of transport
• The opportunity to progress quickly within the firm
• Approved training schemes and development opportunities at a pace and direction that suit you
• Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development

We also offer an attractive benefits package that includes:

• 25 Days annual leave plus the ability to purchase additional days
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Option to participate in the Company Share Ownership scheme

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, then we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and a covering letter to [e-mail]. Please ensure you state the role you are applying for in the email subject.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.