Principal Ecology Project Manager Find out more ➝ Principal Ecology Project Manager

TEP - The Environment Partnership; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Partnership is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead the delivery of large, strategically important environmental projects. You will guide governance, planning, risk management, client engagement and commercial performance while developing colleagues and delivering high-quality work.

You will mentor teams, manage complex risks, and coordinate multidisciplinary groups to ensure projects are well planned, efficient and delivered on time and budget.

Qualifications

• Degree or recognised qualification in ecology, environmental science, project management, or related discipline.
• Experience managing complex projects, preferably in ecology, planning or environmental consultancy.
• Understanding of project governance, reporting, risk management and commercial delivery.
• Experience creating or using Power BI reports or similar project reporting tools.
• Confident working with clients and stakeholders in complex or sensitive situations.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and planning processes, or ability to apply related knowledge quickly.
• Strong communication and decision-making to support quality and outcomes.
• Supportive leadership style and commitment to mentoring teammates.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from planning through delivery.
• Set up and oversee project governance, controls, reporting and decision making.
• Manage project finances, forecasting, fee recovery, profitability and commercial risk.
• Act as senior client contact with partners, landowners and stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve complex risks and delivery challenges.
• Coordinate internal and external teams to ensure well-planned, efficient work.
• Mentor colleagues and promote high standards across the team.

Skills

Project governance

Risk management

Client engagement

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Education

Ecology/Environmental science/PM degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Whether you're starting a new project, seeking expert advice or exploring career opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Full time, permanent (flexible working available)

About The Role

As Principal Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of large and strategically important environmental projects, working closely with colleagues across ecology and other specialist teams. You will guide project governance, planning, risk management, client engagement and commercial performance, while supporting colleagues to deliver consistent, high quality work. You will be trusted to make clear decisions, build strong relationships and bring people together around shared outcomes. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys solving complex problems, developing others and helping a respected consultancy continue to improve and grow.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will take a leading role in the successful delivery of complex projects, with responsibility for quality, relationships, risk and commercial outcomes. This will include:

• Leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects from planning through to delivery.
• Setting up and overseeing project governance, controls, reporting and decision making.
• Managing project finances, forecasting, fee recovery, profitability and commercial risk.
• Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, partners, landowners and other stakeholders.
• Identifying and resolving complex risks, programme issues and delivery challenges.
• Coordinating internal and external teams so that work is well planned, efficient and joined up.
• Mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge and supporting high standards across the team.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from people who can bring a thoughtful, organised and collaborative approach to project leadership. You may have gained your experience in consultancy, client side, public sector or another relevant setting.

• Degree or recognised qualification in ecology, environmental science, project management or another related discipline.
• Strong experience of managing complex projects, preferably within ecology, planning, environmental consultancy or a related field.
• A clear understanding of project governance, reporting, risk management and commercial delivery.
• Experience of creating and using Power BI reports, or similar project reporting systems, would be desirable.
• Confidence in working with clients and stakeholders, including in complex or sensitive situations.
• Good knowledge of relevant environmental legislation, planning policy and assessment processes, or the ability to apply related knowledge quickly.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain issues clearly and support good decision making.
• A commitment to quality, safety, learning and continuous improvement.
• A supportive leadership style that helps colleagues do their best work and develop their skills.