Project Manager (Technical)

Salary: £36,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Our offices in Greengates, Bradford.
Reports to: Programme Manager
Application deadline: Tuesday 22nd September, 11:59pm
Interviews: provisionally Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th September 2026

About the role

We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity of Project Manager (Technical). This role focuses on management of river enhancement projects, specifically improvements to fish passage, barrier removal and natural flood management.

About you

For this role, you will have a strong understanding of environmental or infrastructure project delivery, with knowledge of river restoration, fish passage, natural flood management or related disciplines. Proven experience managing contractors, permissions and regulatory processes.

You will also be:

• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Organised, proactive and solution focused.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Confident working collaboratively with colleagues, partners, funders and communities.
• Committed to high standards of governance, compliance and health and safety.
• Passionate about helping people, places and nature thrive.

Why join us?

At the Aire Rivers Trust, we’re passionate about restoring the River Aire and empowering communities to play an active role in its future. Working with communities, landowners, local authorities, and partners, we restore habitats, enhance biodiversity, and support a thriving river environment. You’ll work in a supportive, enthusiastic team environment, with the chance to shape evolving projects. This is your chance to make a real and lasting difference to both people and the planet.