Operations Manager

2 days ago


Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Macstaff Full time

You will like

Managing habitats from Gloucestershire HQ (M4/M5), for this specialist Ecological Consultancy and Contracting Company delivering a diverse range of habitat creation and mitigation schemes focused on biodiversity net gain, protected species conservation and green space enhancement/accessibility on a landscape scale in the Cotswolds & UK wide.



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The Operations Manager/Technical Project Manager Habitats job role itself where you will play a key role in the mission to apply technical excellence, practical know-how and innovation to nature recovery, building a legacy of rich biodiversity and restored ecosystems across the UK.

You will manage the design and delivery of first-class mitigation schemes across the UK, such as include ecologically sensitive habitat clearance, creation, restoration, and management solutions that deliver maximum conservation gain for minimal cost and environmental impact.

The role is a logistical project manager and technical expert, whose principal role is to support the effective function of the habitats Team. You will report to the Head of Habitats and provide active support in performing project and administrative tasks to help meet annual targets, whilst adhering to quality assurance standards and approach to risk management.

The Operations Manager plays an active role in departmental logistics planning and project work through participation in project teams, project management, groundwork, and client liaison. More specifically:

  • Client liaison, quoting and tender submission;
  • Project/resourcing planning, project management and administration;
  • Participation and contribution to team organisation and groundwork;
  • Ensure the timely procurement of necessary resources, plant, tool and materials to deliver projects
  • on time and within budget;
  • Active scheduling of the Habitats team, vehicles, plant and subcontractors with a broad overview of:
  • The requirements of multiple sites;
  • Line management, training and monitoring of Habitats team members;
  • Help secure repeat and referral work through nurture of existing clients;
  • Maximise opportunities to win new work from prospective clients;
  • Support the marketing function through contribution of content and case studies.


You will get

As Operations Manager/Technical Project Manager Habitats, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £37K-£45K, DOE, plus package:.

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced Company pension
  • Private medical insurance (BUPA)
  • Life Assurance
  • Support and dedicated individual training budget to achieve continued career growth
  • Company laptop and mobile phone
  • Quarterly staff appreciation events
  • Employee recognition bonus awards
  • One paid Community Action Day per year
  • Access to internal Mental First Aid Qualified staff
  • Employment Assistance Programme
  • Option for flexible working
  • Fleet of company vehicles for meetings and site attendance
  • Dog friendly office


You will have

To be successful as Operations Manager Habitats you will have a healthy mix of the following:

  • Relevant industry experience. This could be in ecological contracting or practical land management, e.g. habitat creation and restoration, conservation, forestry and arboriculture;
  • Strong communication skills, evidenced by an excellent track record of client, subcontractor and supplier communication and management;
  • Experience in organising and managing a team of operatives and associated vehicles and plant on projects in excess of £100k;
  • Ability to identify risks and opportunities, avoiding/minimising the former and capitalising on the latter;
  • A proven aptitude for understanding clients’ requirements and delivering these on time and within budget, without compromising industry standards;
  • Ability to balance and manage priorities, and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues whilst working under pressure;
  • Solutions led and have an inherent ability to solve problems;
  • Quoting, tendering and project delivery experience;
  • Experience in mentoring junior team members to achieve their potential;
  • Experience in writing site-specific risk assessments and method statements for jobs covering a range of sectors;
  • Related qualifications or professional accreditations are preferred but not essential - SSSTS/SMSTS, CSCS or similar industry equivalent;
  • Experience in the use of hand-held and mobile plant is preferred but not essential;
  • Driver's licence (clean) is essential, and towing experience would be advantageous.


Plus you will align with their core values centring around People, Community, Partnerships, Integrity, and Innovation


You can apply

To Operations Manager Habitats by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or by sending CV in confidence to anthony@macstaff.co.uk


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