Project Officer/Coordinator

The Ecology Consultancy is seeking a Project Officer to work on large scale infrastructure projects. We are looking for someone with an interest in ecology to assist with scheduling, subcontractor management, and coordination of field surveys, management of data and the day to day running of the project. The Project Officer will support an established team of Ecologists and the 2019 survey programmes.

We are looking for a fast learning, well organised individual with good attention to detail and strong client communication skills. The successful candidate must be able to work under pressure, prioritise and manage their own workload. The Project Officer is integral to the smooth running of our survey programmes throughout the summer. Tasks a successful candidate can be expected to be involved in include;

• Leading
  • Working with Project Administrator team and coordinating administration tasks across major projects
• Survey scheduling
  • Planning ecological surveys, considering resource requirements and seasonality constraints
  • Supporting project manager with programme and progress updates
  • Attending client meetings with project manager
• Health & Safety
  • Producing H&S plans and risk assessments
  • Coordinating incident reporting process
  • Managing PPE and equipment
• Logistics and coordination
  • Coordinating surveyor schedules
  • Managing accommodation and transport bookings
• Subcontractor and project finance
  • Arranging subcontractor onboarding
  • Raising purchase orders;
  • Managing subcontractor timesheets;
  • Processing supplier invoices;

Essential skills and aptitudes

• Graduate with a degree in scientific subject (preferably environment related)
• Previous work experience in a project-based role
• Previous experience of client facing work
• Highly organised with strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Quick to learn, thorough and friendly with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, in particular Excel

NB. This is an office-based position. The successful candidate will not be required to undertake field work

The Ecology Consultancy

Founded in 1999, The Ecology Consultancy is now one of the largest dedicated consultancies owned and run by ecologist in the country.  The company is defined by our unique culture- one that puts people at the core of everything we do. We strive to create a friendly and supportive working environment, encouraging staff to take advantage of every opportunity for professional development and assisting them in their career progression.

Joining the Ecology Consultancy is a chance to be part of close-knit, fun, openminded and driven team that really cares about what they do and prides itself on the quality of their work!

What’s in it for you?

• Starting salary £23,095.00 pa
• Paid annual leave, plus bank holidays;
• Auto enrolment pension scheme (after 3 months’ service);
• TOIL (time off in lieu) policy and flexible approach to working hours to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunities for career development and training;
• Socials, games nights and volunteering days offered through our staff engagement and development programme;
• Fun, friendly, and openminded coworkers;
• A dog-friendly office

Applications (your CV and a covering letter) must be sent by email to: careers@ecologyconsultancy.co.uk. Closing date for applications: 1 July 2019

The Ecology Consultancy aims to promote equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and clients as is consistent with the company’s Equalities Policy.