Contracts Manager

Construct Enterprises Ltd; West Midlands, North Common; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Construct Enterprises Ltd in the West Midlands and Cotswolds is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee high‑end residential landscaping projects with values up to several million. You will own contracts from pre-start to handover, manage variations and change control, and work with the commercial team on valuations and final accounts.

Leadership of site teams and strong client liaison are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing contracts on multi-million projects.
• Strong ability to review contracts, variations and change orders.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating with clients and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Take contractual ownership of multiple garden refurbishment projects from pre-start through to handover
• Review contracts and manage variations, notices and change control
• Work alongside the commercial team on valuations, cost reports and final accounts
• Lead and support Site Managers to deliver on programme, budget and quality
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, architects, garden designers and consultants
• Maintain H&S, compliance and documentation across all sites

Skills

Contract management

Private client management

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Contracts Manager - High-End Residential Landscaping - Cotswolds

Our client is a specialist landscaping contractor delivering high-end residential garden refurbishments across the West Midlands & Cotswold region, and is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of projects worth up to a few million each.

You don't need a landscaping background for this role. The Site Managers and site teams bring the technical know-how. What the business needs is someone with a strong contractual grip who can run projects commercially, manage demanding private clients and keep delivery on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Take contractual ownership of multiple garden refurbishment projects from pre-start through to handover
• Review contracts and manage variations, notices and change control
• Work alongside the commercial team on valuations, cost reports and final accounts
• Lead and support Site Managers to deliver on programme, budget and quality
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, architects, garden designers and consultants
• Maintain H&S, compliance and documentation across all sites

The Ideal Contracts Manager will have:

• Strong contractual experience
• A background in high-end residential, super-prime or similar quality-driven work
• Experience overseeing projects up to a few million in valueConfidence managing private clients and their professional teams
• Landscaping experience is a bonus but not essential

Job Details

• Start date: November
• Location: West Midlands and Cotswolds
• Salary: £70-80k PAYE
• Contract: PAYE, CIS or self-employed