Reporting to: Ecology Business Manager

About Us

We’re a close-knit team who care deeply about creating sustainable, practical solutions for development. Our work isn’t just about ticking boxes - it’s about making a positive impact on the environment while helping clients navigate the challenges of responsible development.

Our new leadership team is focused on creating an environment where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to shape the way we work.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Senior Ecology Project Manager to manage the delivery of complex and multi-disciplinary projects for our valued clients.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with our expert ecologists and specialist consultants, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards. You will coordinate surveys, manage timelines and budgets, and provide clear communication to stakeholders, all while being supported by our senior leadership team and business support staff.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, teamwork, and taking ownership of end-to-end client deliverables.

If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for effective project management, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with Gavia Environmental.

What You 'll Do

• Lead the management of large and complex ecology projects, ensuring both timely and high-quality report and survey outputs.
• Prepare quotations and proposals for new business opportunities.
• Manage sub-contractors and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure the steady progression of projects by coordinating with clients, and both in-house teams and external contractors.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring efficient financial administration and accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with specialist ecologists to incorporate expert technical input into project delivery.
• Mentor and support colleagues, helping to develop company processes and efficiencies.

What We 're Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within Environmental Consultancy or Planning consultancy.
• Relevant degree or master’s qualification - ecological/environmental
• Experience in preparing fee proposals and quotations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise workloads and work under time pressure with changing work requirements.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Experience of PM software (WFM would be advantageous)
• Membership of the Association of Project Management (APM)
• ArcGIS

What We Offer

We’re committed to developing our team and supporting their ambitions. You’ll benefit from:

• 20 days per annum CPD
• Paid Professional Membership
• 25 days per year plus the standard Scottish bank holidays (normally 9 days). Enhanced with service length
• Paid Lunch
• Flexible Toil/Balancing Hours policy
• Private healthcare plan
• Company Pension Contribution
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Additional Information

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role.

Our other screening checks can include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role.

Contact

To apply or obtain more details on the above position, please send your CV and cover letter to careers@gavia-environmental.co.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• Bachelor’s (preferred)

Experience:

• Consultancy: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Perth PH1 3FX