The Vacancy

CBEC is looking to hire a permanent, full-time senior project manager with 5+ years of experience in project management, ideally with experience in one or more of the disciplines listed below:

River restoration or a similar field
Fluvial / coastal geomorphology;
Fisheries or catchment management;
Ecology;
Hydrology;

The successful candidate will be extremely well organised and excellent at managing multiple tasks.

Location: London base is preferred; however elsewhere in Southern England is also suitable, but this is secondary to finding the ideal candidate. The role will be hybrid with a mixture of home and office based work.

You will work alongside CBEC’s Southern Team leader, to assist with the wider management of the Southern Team’s projects, as well as managing your own projects. This requires someone with the ability to work effectively, both autonomously and as part of a larger team. Building strong relationships with the internal CBEC team as well as with our client base and external stakeholders will be essential for the role and therefore will require a candidate with excellent oral and written communication skills.

This person will manage and oversee CBEC projects primarily in England and Wales. They will coordinate day-to-day operation, oversee project teams, implement reviews and quality assurance procedures, mitigate project risk, lead and write tenders, and lend expertise.

Education to MSc level in a water resource/environmental management related discipline is preferred. The ideal candidate will ideally have an extensive knowledge of river management (specifically the theory and practice of river restoration and flood risk management), as well as an understanding of one or more of the following: fluvial geomorphology, aquatic/riparian ecology, fisheries science and hydrology/fluid dynamics.

We require an enthusiastic and versatile person who can also assist with fieldwork duties when required, lead the development of project proposals and contribute to company marketing.

CBEC offers an extremely flexible working environment, and work patterns can be adjusted to suit.

Additional requirements:

Full UK Driving Licence
Formal project management training
Financial management skills
Ideally, experience working with key regulators including the EA, NRW and SEPA
Someone who is dependable, pro-active and self-motivated.
Willing to travel to projects sites, client offices as well as other CBEC offices as required.
Line management responsibilities

For any queries, please contact: recruitment@cbecoeng.co.uk

The Company

cbec eco-engineering is a leading UK environmental consultant specialising in providing eco-engineering solutions for the aquatic environment. The business offers innovative, ecologically sensitive, sustainable and process-based approaches using its expertise in geomorphology, river and wetland restoration, hydrology, hydraulic modelling and field services.

We have been employing a nature-based approach to river and wetland restoration and natural flood management for more than 10 years, underpinned by scientific understanding and current research. This background, combined with our practical experience, enables our teams to understand the holistic approaches required to ensure the future sustainability of water-related ecosystems.

cbec is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. 

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Senior Project Manager