Technical Cost Centre Lead (Arboriculture, Nature, and Aquatic)

Overview

Our client, a leading consultancy firm, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join their Nature Services team as a Technical Cost Centre Lead. This is a unique opportunity to take on a pivotal leadership role within a dynamic and diverse team that is committed to delivering excellence in the fields of arboriculture, nature, and aquatic services. The role offers the chance to work with regional cost centre leads across the North and South, with a focus on technical oversight and strategic growth.

Responsibilities

As the Technical Cost Centre Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the delivery of the cost centre budget, ensuring targets for utilisation, net revenue, and EBITDA are met.
• Driving a culture of technical excellence and ensuring all projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, health and safety, and client satisfaction.
• Collaborating with senior leadership and regional directors to align team objectives with business goals.
• Managing and mentoring team members to foster professional growth and career development.
• Expanding the portfolio of projects to include new clients and sectors, enhancing resilience to market trends.
• Promoting a "one team" ethos to encourage shared ownership of successes and challenges.
• Ensuring effective deployment and integration of international resources to optimise team performance.
• Maintaining a culture of openness, trust, and respect while upholding values of diversity, inclusion, and equality.
• Developing and implementing a cost centre strategy that ensures the team is future-ready and competitive in the marketplace.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in managing cost centres or teams within the fields of arboriculture, ecology, or aquatic services.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• A strategic mindset combined with hands-on technical expertise.
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• A collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• A commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to drive commercial success.
• Experience in stakeholder management and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.

Day-to-Day

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Leading and mentoring team members through regular one-on-one meetings to discuss performance, wellbeing, and development.
• Monitoring project delivery to ensure alignment with client expectations and business objectives.
• Collaborating with regional leads and senior management to drive strategic initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities for growth and diversification within the market.
• Reviewing and optimising team processes to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.
• Addressing challenges and implementing solutions to ensure the team operates at its best.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary of approximately £85,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to work on diverse and impactful projects.
• Collaboration with experts across various disciplines.
• A focus on employee wellbeing and engagement.

Start Date

This role is set to commence in the New Year, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to make a fresh start in a challenging and rewarding position.

If you are a driven and experienced professional looking to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Our client is committed to finding the right individual to lead their team to new heights of success. Please note that all applications and inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.