Habitats Operations Manager

Origin Environmental

. Lead and coordinate operational delivery across the Habitats portfolio from mobilisation through completion .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeTetbury • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate operational delivery across the Habitats portfolio from mobilisation through completion
Manage and support Contracts Managers and the wider operational team
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards
Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, plant, equipment, materials, and other resources
Lead complex, high-value, or strategically important habitat restoration, land management, landscaping, ecological mitigation, and enhancement projects
Support quotations, tenders, and proposals, including complex bids
Maintain oversight of contracts and support mobilisation of new projects
Build and maintain client relationships and identify new business opportunities
Provide technical guidance and high-level advice to clients, project teams, and stakeholders
Produce and review reports, method statements, risk assessments, construction phase plans, programmes, and quality records
Monitor project performance, financials, invoicing, forecasting, procurement, variations, and project close-out
Conduct quality assurance and health and safety inspections and ensure legislative and industry compliance
Support mentoring, development, performance management, recruitment, and succession planning
Collaborate with Ecology, Arboriculture & Forestry, and other group companies to support integrated delivery and business growth
Represent the business with clients, industry partners, and at networking or industry events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience managing habitat restoration, landscaping, ecological enhancement, or environmental projects from inception to completion
Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards
Experience coordinating site teams, subcontractors, plant, and resources across multiple projects
Experience managing or supporting operational managers and delivery teams across a portfolio of concurrent projects
Commercial awareness, including experience supporting quotations, tenders, proposals, budgeting, and project financial management
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, identify opportunities, and contribute to business growth
Strong technical knowledge of habitat management, ecological works, landscaping, and relevant industry best practices
Experience producing and reviewing project documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, reports, construction phase plans, programmes and quality records
Sound understanding of health & safety legislation, quality assurance processes, and regulatory compliance requirements
Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience mentoring, developing, and supporting team performance
Ability to plan workload and resources across multiple projects and respond effectively to changing operational priorities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide expert advice and represent the business professionally
Collaborative approach across operational, commercial, and technical teams
Pragmatic approach balancing operational, commercial, environmental and client requirements
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel to project sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private medical insurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Paid professional memberships such as CIEEM
Internal and external training opportunities
Monthly Neurodiversity Café
Community action days
Family friendly policies, including enhanced family leave options
Hybrid working opportunities
25 days’ holiday
Regular performance and development reviews
Opportunities to collaborate across the wider Origin Group