Project Manager: Recreation Mitigation

Local Government South East; Lyndhurst; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Disability Confident Employer

Staff networks: EDI

Staff networks: LGBTQ+

Staff networks: Women’s Network

Staff networks: Early Careers

Staff networks: Neurodiversity

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

New Forest District Council is seeking a landscape professional to join the Recreation mitigation team in Lyndhurst. You will design and deliver recreation mitigation and environmental improvement projects, and supervise contractors on site.

Work with planning, open spaces and environmental design colleagues, plus parish councils, developers and communities to create places that support thriving communities and protected environments.

Qualifications

• Degree or substantial experience in landscape architecture or design.
• Strong technical knowledge of landscape and environmental design.
• Project and contract management skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering recreation mitigation and environmental improvement projects.
• Managing project budgets, contracts and procurement processes.
• Preparing tender documentation and supervising contractors on site.
• Supporting planning policy development and visitor management initiatives.
• Undertaking or reviewing landscape and visual impact appraisals.
• Working with communities and stakeholders to develop successful projects.
• Providing specialist advice on landscape and environmental design matters.
• Monitoring project performance and reporting on outcomes.
• Deputising for the Programme Manager when required.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in landscape architecture or design

Job description

• Full Time


• Lyndhurst, Hampshire


• Posted 3 days ago


• 45511 - 48731 £ / Year


• Closes: 21 August 2026

Website New Forest District Council

A place for you

About The Role

Working within the Recreation mitigation team, you will manage a portfolio or projects focused on public open spaces, habitat mitigation, visitor management and environmental enhancements. You will oversee projects from concept to delivery, ensuring schemes are completed safely, on time and within budget.

You will work closely with colleagues across planning, open spaces and environmental design, as well as external partners including parish councils, developers, contractors, community groups and government agencies. As a specialist landscape professional, you will provide expert advice on environmental design, recreational mitigation and landscape management, helping to create places that support thriving communities and protected environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering recreation mitigation and environmental improvement projects.


• Managing project budgets, contracts and procurement processes.


• Preparing tender documentation and supervising contractors on site.


• Supporting planning policy development and visitor management initiatives.


• Undertaking or reviewing landscape and visual impact appraisals.


• Working with communities and stakeholders to develop successful projects.


• Providing specialist advice on landscape and environmental design matters.


• Monitoring project performance and reporting on outcomes.


• Deputising for the Programme Manager when required.

About You

You will have a degree or substantial experience in landscape architecture or design. You will be a confident and creative landscape professional with strong technical knowledge, project and contract management skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Benefits

• £45,511 – £48,731 (Up to £49,758 for exceptional performance once in post) (pay award pending)


• 27-28 days plus bank holidays, rising by an additional week’s leave after 5 years of continuous local authority service


• Hybrid working, with flexibility across our sites, and home working


• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)


• Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice


• Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers


• Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories


• A values‑led organisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)


• Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth


• A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued


• We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:
  
  
  
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
  
  
  • LGBTQ+ Network
  
  
  • Women’s Network
  
  
  • Early Careers Network
  
  
  • Neurodiversity Network
  
  
  
  

About Us

At NFDC we recognise that every colleague – whether in operational, frontline, or office based roles – plays a vital part in delivering high‑quality services to our communities. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the work they do and the strengths they bring.

We aim to foster a culture where people feel confident to share ideas, contribute their expertise, and develop through meaningful conversations with their managers and supported learning opportunities. Whilst we have our corporate values, LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness, we understand that different teams work in different ways, and we want our values to be lived in ways that make sense locally while staying true to our shared purpose as an organisation.

We want colleagues to thrive, which is why we promote wellbeing, balance, and opportunities for learning and progression. Our values guide how we work together and how we support each other to be confident, capable, and adaptable.

Please note: You’ll likely be aware that as part of the ongoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), the current organisation will transition into a new operating structure from 1 April 2028. It is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert.

Ifyou’reinterested

Please see the candidate booklet for more information about working at the Council and the job description.

If you are passionate about making a difference, committed to delivering excellent public services, and looking for a place where you can develop and continue to grow, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Foran informal chat about the role please [e-mail]

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Please note, this post is subject to a basic DBS check

Closing Date: Midnight 21st August 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026