Habitats Operations Manager

About the role

Origin Environmental’s Keystone team is seeking a senior Habitats Operations Manager to lead the delivery of habitat creation, restoration, mitigation and land‑management projects across the UK and Ireland. Reporting to the Head of Habitats, you will take a department‑wide view of workload, resources and performance to meet annual targets while upholding the company’s values and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operational delivery across the Habitats portfolio, ensuring projects are planned, resourced and supported from mobilisation to completion.
• Manage Contracts Managers and the wider operational team, providing clear priorities, guidance and escalation where required.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors, plant and resources to achieve safe, on‑time, on‑budget delivery to high‑quality standards.
• Support quotation, tender and proposal preparation to secure new work and drive business growth.
• Maintain oversight of current and upcoming workload, coordinating labour, equipment and materials to meet programme deadlines.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing habitat restoration, landscaping or ecological enhancement projects from inception to completion.
• Strong project‑management capability with a track record of delivering complex, high‑value projects safely and on schedule.
• Commercial awareness, including experience with quotations, tenders, budgeting and financial management.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development.

Required skills

• Habitat management
• Ecological works
• Landscaping
• Biodiversity Net Gain best practices