Project Manager

About Keystone

Keystone Environmental is an Origin Enterprises business, forming part of the Environmental division.

At Origin Enterprises, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use, and our Environmental teams support a diverse range of clients and projects—from land management and development to restoration and conservation.

At Keystone we pride ourselves on a professional family feel that attracts clients and employees alike. We share Origin’s values, People, Community, Partnerships, Integrity, and Innovation, which are reflected in all that we do and lie at the very core of our business.

We operate across a comprehensive range of sectors for public and private sector clients including supporting a number of the UK’s largest Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

Keystone has established a first-class reputation for habitat creation, restoration, and mitigation, specialising in conservation driven projects that focus on nature restoration and Biodiversity Net Gain at scale.

Project Manager – Habitats

The Role

The Project Manager is a strategic new appointment, primarily responsible for delivering an existing portfolio of works within the Gloucestershire region.

We seek a highly organised and personable team player, with a ‘can do’ approach and strong attention to detail. As a proactive and driven individual, you will be primarily responsible for, organising and delivering a range of land management schemes with an underlying ecological drive, whilst adhering to Keystone’s quality assurance standards and risk management procedures. A genuine alignment with Keystone’s vision and values, and a demonstrable willingness to contribute to the successful growth of the Habitats team, is essential.

The ideal candidate will be able to embrace the challenge of delivering existing works through close coordination with the existing team, you will be responsible for client liaison, logistics, project planning, resourcing and delivery.

You will assist in quoting and tendering for local works, whilst also supporting the wider Keystone Habitats team in bidding for more complex tenders and opportunities. You will have the support of our Habitats Administrator yet be self-sufficient in administrative duties associated with efficient project management.

Keystone’s ability to offer end-to-end solutions, facilitated by our in-house consultancy offering, is our real strength. The successful candidate will work closely with our Ecology and Arboriculture Teams to ensure that our schemes are delivered with a focus on protected species and their associated habitats, and in compliance with relevant legislation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of a large-scale landscaping and habitat management contract, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and client requirements;
• Effective management and coordination of internal teams and subcontracted plant and labour resources to maximise productivity and efficiency;
• Programme management, monitoring progress against key milestones and providing regular updates to clients and stakeholders;
• Financial management and cost control, including monitoring expenditure and maintaining profitability;
• Client liaison, project management and contract administration, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of issues;
• Conducting Quality Assurance inspections and producing detailed reports to ensure works meet required standards and specifications;
• Preparing and reviewing comprehensive Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring works are planned and delivered safely and in accordance with relevant legislation and company procedures.

Additional Responsibilities may include;

• Line management, mentoring and professional development of junior staff, supporting their performance, skills development and career progression.
• Contributing to wider business strategy;
• Assisting with quotations, tenders and associated commercial documentation.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients to secure repeat and referral business.
• Identifying and maximising opportunities to win new work from prospective clients, including initiating contact and arranging introductory meetings.

Core Requirements:

• Relevant industry experience. This could be in ecological contracting or practical land management, including but not limited to habitat creation and restoration, conservation, forestry and arboriculture;
• Exceptional communication skills, evidenced via a 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;
• 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;
• Demonstrable commercial acumen, both in profitable project delivery and in seeking future opportunities;
• Ability to balance and manage priorities, and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues whilst working under pressure;
• Solutions led and having an inherent ability to problem solve under pressure and in a range of environments;
• Quoting, tendering and project delivery experience;
• Experience in line managing and mentoring junior team members to achieve their full 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;
• Driving licence (clean) is essential, and towing experience would be advantageous.
  
  

Why work for us?

We offer a competitive and supportive rewards package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally. This includes Life Assurance, access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and paid professional memberships such as CIEEM. We’re committed to continuous development, offering a blend of internal and external training opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career.

As part of our inclusive culture, you’ll have the opportunity to join our monthly Neurodiversity Café, take part in community action days, and benefit from our family friendly policies, including enhanced family leave options. While we value time spent together in our offices to collaborate and stay connected, most roles offer hybrid working and open conversations around flexibility.

You’ll also enjoy 25 days’ holiday, regular performance and development reviews, and the chance to collaborate across the wider Origin Group, especially within our growing family of Environmental businesses.

We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can grow, contribute and feel valued.

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