Contracts Manager - Landscaping

Linsco; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Job summary

Linsco is recruiting a Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of landscaping and external works across the region. You will oversee live sites, manage project teams and subcontractors, and ensure projects meet safety, quality and budget targets.

This client-facing role requires strong leadership and organisational skills, a proactive approach, and a clear focus on delivering premium residential developments with attention to design specifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contracts Manager, Project Manager, or similar within landscaping, external works, or groundworks.
• Strong technical understanding of hard and soft landscaping, drainage, and external finishes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management preferred but not essential.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of multiple landscaping and external works projects across the region.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review project programmes, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Monitor progress and quality, resolving issues promptly to maintain high standards.
• Prepare and review contract documentation, variations, and progress reports.

Skills

Contract management

Project management

Landscaping knowledge

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Construction Management qualification

Job description

Contracts Manager - Landscaping and Civils

Location: Woking
Salary: Up to 55k dependent on experience
Additional: Company car or car allowance
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Overview

We are delighted to be supporting our client, a civil engineering and groundworks contractor with decades of experience in bespoke, high-end, and premium residential developments. They offer project management, design, civil services as well as demolition and landscaping to help deliver on domestic developments of up to 2.5m.

Having completed hundreds of projects across London, the Home Counties and the wider UK, and due to a strong upcoming book of work, they are now seeking an experienced Estimator to join the team and contribute to the successful delivery of their residential development projects.

The Role

Our client is looking for a Contracts Manager to take ownership of multiple landscaping and external works packages, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest possible standard.

This is a varied and client-facing role, requiring excellent organisational and leadership skills. The successful candidate will oversee several live sites, manage project teams and subcontractors, and ensure each project is completed on time, within budget, and in line with design specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of multiple landscaping and external works projects across the region
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution
• Review project programmes, budgets, and resource requirements
• Maintain strong communication with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with company health, safety, and environmental policies
• Monitor progress and quality, resolving issues promptly to maintain high standards
• Prepare and review contract documentation, variations, and progress reports

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager, or similar within landscaping, external works, or groundworks
• Strong technical understanding of hard and soft landscaping, drainage, and external finishes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management preferred but not essential
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a commitment to quality workmanship

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to 55k dependent on experience
• Career progression within a well-established civil engineering contractor
• Exposure to high-end residential projects
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

Applications

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.