Specialist Advisor (Landscape and Ecology Projects)

Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Council

Service Area: Green Consultancy Neighbourhood First

Base: Lewes and home based

 Title: Neighbourhood First Specialist Advisor (Landscape and ecology Projects) x 2

Salary: Grade D/E – up to £36,648 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours: 37 hours a week

Contract: Fixed term 2 year  

 We are seeking two individuals with drive and enthusiasm to join our Green consultancy team at Lewes District Council to deliver some key environmental improvement projects

The key purposes and requirements of the role are:

• Delivery of high-profile landscape and building construction projects
• Undertake consultations and Stakeholder engagement
• Procure and manage project delivery
• Managing budgets and budget reporting
• CDM and Health and Safety
• Prepare specifications and administer contracts
• Be responsible for the programming of projects from inception to completion.
  • Ensure compliance and H&S are in place and adhered to.
  • Client contractor liaison
  • Reporting of project performance
  • Update on pricing and financials
  • Manage the environmental requirements of projects
  • Responsible for project cost control.
  • Organised
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail and a desire to deliver top end results
  • Experience in Multi site disciplines
  • Prince 2 qualification

For this role it is also essential that you have a solid background in project management, horticulture, and landscaping.

The role would require you to deliver areas of the corporate strategy and associated policies and plans, with a requirement to provide technical input into corporate projects and strategic programmes.

Closing date for applications: 14 December 2024, midday.