Projects & Technical Manager
Quick answer
South Cumbria Rivers Trust is hiring a senior Projects & Technical Manager (Haverthwaite, South Cumbria) for £42,000 - £49,000 pa to provide technical leadership and strategic oversight for river restoration and conservation projects.
- Role
- Projects & Technical Manager
- Organization
- South Cumbria Rivers Trust
- Location
- Haverthwaite, South Cumbria
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £42,000 - £49,000 pa, depending on experience
- Category
- Other
The role
South Cumbria Rivers Trust is seeking a Projects & Technical Manager to provide technical leadership and strategic oversight for river restoration and conservation projects.
What you'll do
- Provide senior technical leadership across river restoration, catchment management and conservation projects
- Oversee project design, delivery standards, environmental compliance, health and safety and regulatory requirements
- Lead particularly complex, innovative or high-risk projects
- Oversee SCRT's project portfolio, including project plans, budgets, schedules, risks and resource requirements
- Support funding applications, tenders and the development of new project opportunities
- Mentor, coach and support Project Officers, helping to develop technical capability across the team
What it takes
- Significant professional experience in river restoration, catchment management and environmental conservation
- Strong project management and leadership skills
- Professional qualifications in ecology, geomorphology or environmental science
- Experience of GIS, BNG, RHS or similar methodologies
- Experience of working within a Rivers Trust, NGO, local authority or statutory organisation
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Haverthwaite, South Cumbria.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is £42,000 - £49,000 per annum, depending on experience.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include significant professional experience in river restoration, catchment management and environmental conservation, strong project management and leadership skills, and professional qualifications in ecology, geomorphology or environmental science.
How can I apply?
Applications should be submitted by October 4, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on South Cumbria Rivers Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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