Associate Project Manager
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About the Role
Ocean to Earth Recruitment is working with a well-established environmental consultancy to appoint an Associate Project Manager as part of its continued growth across the UK and Ireland.
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced project professional who is looking to take on greater responsibility within a structured consultancy environment, while contributing to meaningful environmental and ecological projects.
The Opportunity
You will join a growing, multidisciplinary team delivering environmental management and consultancy services across a diverse project portfolio.
The role offers a balanced mix of project coordination, client engagement and team oversight, alongside the opportunity to remain connected to field-based activity where relevant. As the organisation continues to expand, there is clear scope to develop into a more senior or leadership position.
The position can be based in Enniskillen or Lisburn, with a hybrid working model in place.
Key Responsibilities
- Acting as a primary point of contact for clients and managing relationships effectively
- Coordinating and delivering a range of environmental and ecological projects
- Planning and scheduling field surveys, including resource allocation
- Overseeing project delivery, including budgets, timelines and technical outputs
- Supporting and mentoring team members
- Contributing to tender preparation and bid submissions
- Identifying opportunities to improve project delivery and operational efficiency
- Managing competing priorities and adapting to changing project requirements
About You
You will bring a structured and commercially aware approach to project delivery, with the confidence to manage both clients and internal teams.
- Degree qualified in project management or an environmental discipline
- Consultancy experience within environmental or related sectors
- Experience in a project management or supervisory capacity
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and make well-informed decisions
- Experience supporting or mentoring junior staff
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required
Professional membership is advantageous but not essential.
Salary and Benefits
- £27,000 to £40,000 depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus public holidays
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Paid sick leave
- Private health insurance
- Bonus schemes and company pension
- Paid professional membership fees
- Ongoing training and development support
- Flexible and family-friendly policies
- Additional benefits including cycle to work scheme and gym discounts
Additional Information
- Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Projects based across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
- Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required