Senior Project Consultant - Invasive Vegetation, Biodiversity and Blue Green Infrastructure

Ebsford Environmental Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Consultant for their Invasive Vegetation, Biodiversity, and Blue Green Infrastructure Division in Castleford, UK. The role involves leading client projects, conducting advanced surveys, and mentoring junior consultants. Candidates should have extensive experience in project consultancy, excellent communication skills, and a degree in Environmental Management. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.
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About Ebsford
Ebsford are an environmental contractor who specialise in restoring and improving the natural landscape. Our operations teams work throughout the UK delivering amazing projects in some stunning locations as well as some challenging conditions.
We are proud to be creating new habitats, improving aquatic environments as well as invasive plant management, biodiversity and blue green infrastructure that protect wildlife and enhance public spaces that our communities rely on.
Established in 2011 we have expanded our teams with the best talent who are dedicated to bringing our projects to life.
Could you be the person we are looking for?
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to play your part in our desire to enhance, restore and replenish our natural habitats by delivering professional, cost effective and eco-friendly project solutions on a national basis.
We are looking for a Senior Project Consultant to drive growth, lead complex client projects, and play a key role in shaping the future of our Invasive Vegetation, Biodiversity, and Blue Green Infrastructure Division.
As an experienced Senior Project Consultant you will be joining our flexible, multi skilled team where you will combine business development, client leadership and strategic thinking to deliver profitable, high quality projects.
You will need to work independently and as part of a team with exceptional standards and a genuine enthusiasm for improving the environment.
What we need from you.

Lead tender processes and contract submissions, collaborating across business units.
Provide senior oversight of client relationships from enquiry to project completion.
Conduct advanced surveys including invasive species assessments and technical site evaluations.
Produce high-level proposals, reports, GIS outputs, management plans and contribute to strategic development.
Support negotiations on pricing, deliverables and project specifications.
Mentor project/junior consultants, providing guidance and quality assurance.
Identify business growth opportunities and support organisational development initiatives.
Gathering market and customer information.
Maintain internal systems in order to accurately reflect prospects and contracts.
Collaborate with operational teams to ensure accurate scope, delivery alignment and cost control.

It is essential that you have:

Extensive experience in project consultancy or environmental contracting
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Strong IT capability and commercial analytical and reporting skills
Experience of carrying out surveys to produce accurate and concise reports
Degree in Environmental Management or related disciplines
Experience in invasive species management
CSJK Surveyor qualification
Full UK Driving Licence
Knowledge of biodiversity and habitat creation
Excellent knowledge of plants and identification skill

What we will offer you.
This is a full time, permanent position with 28 days annual leave, pro rata (incl. Bank Holidays). A contributory pension scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, cashback on medical expense, access to the Governments Bike2Work Scheme, additional annual leave for longevity of service and a holiday purchase scheme. You may also be provided with a company vehicle.
Through our bespoke Learning and Development Charter you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career as you gain more experience, utilising our in-house and external training opportunities.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient, suitable applications have been received. All applications will be assessed on a regular basis.
In accordance with Home Office guidance successful applicants will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
Our Values

Respect - for people, places and the environment
Enthusiasm - proactive, positive and committed
Flexibility - adaptable, collaborative and forward-thinking

Ebsford is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
If you share our vision and think you have what we are looking for, we would really love to hear from you.
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