Location
East England Forest District, United Kingdom. The role can be based at any Forestry England office within the East England District, with preference for candidates who can regularly work from Santon Downham, Suffolk (IP27 0TJ) or Bedgebury, Kent (TN17 2SL). Occasional travel across the district, including ad hoc overnight stays, will be required.

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£40,388 to £43,482 per annum

About the Role
Join Forestry England, a passionate team dedicated to growing the nation’s forests for everyone and making a positive difference for people and the environment. As a Project Manager, you will deliver a wide range of projects that improve forests, estates, and visitor facilities across the East of England. Covering approximately 35,000 hectares from Norfolk to the Sussex coast and west to Buckinghamshire, you will manage a diverse portfolio of environmental projects supporting Forestry England's Growing the Future ambitions.

You will lead projects from initial concept through to completion, collaborating with colleagues, specialist advisers, contractors, and external partners to ensure successful outcomes. Your responsibilities include developing project plans, managing budgets, monitoring risks, reporting progress, and helping develop business cases and investment proposals that secure value for money.

Projects may include replacing and improving operational facilities such as game larders for sustainable deer management, delivering estate and infrastructure improvements, enhancing visitor facilities to improve access and customer experience, and supporting Forestry England's Net Zero ambitions through renewable energy, low carbon infrastructure, and emission reduction initiatives.

Success in this role depends on your ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, bringing together different perspectives to deliver practical, lasting improvements across forests and estates.

Experience
Proven experience in managing diverse environmental or infrastructure projects, ideally within forestry, conservation, or related sectors. Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

About you
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. Highly organised with excellent planning and risk management capabilities. Passionate about environmental sustainability and committed to Forestry England’s mission. Willingness to travel regularly across the East England District, including occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications in project management or environmental management are desirable. Membership or willingness to pursue membership of relevant professional bodies is supported. Candidates must have the ability to converse in accurate spoken English.