Contracts Manager - Landscaping

HL Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning landscaping and civil engineering specialist seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee commercial landscape projects across London and the South East. This permanent position focuses on ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the landscaping industry, excellent management skills, and a proactive approach to contract delivery.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company car

Membership to pension scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in managing landscape projects.
• Full UK Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Complete contracts on time and to specification.
• Manage sub-contractors and resources.
• Conduct Safety, Quality, and Environmental audits.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial Acumen

Problem Solving

Safety and Quality Audits

Education

Project Management qualification

SMSTS

Job description

Contracts Manager - London and the South East

Position: Contracts Manager - Full-time Permanent

Days of work: Mon-Fri

Hours of work: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location: London and South East

Salary: Dependent upon qualifications and previous experience

An award-winning landscaping and civil engineering specialist delivers high-quality projects throughout the UK. The portfolio covers various sectors including local authorities, royal parks, commercial developers, schools, universities, and high-end luxury developers. Much of the work is due to long-term relationships based on trust and expert workmanship built up over more than five decades.

Due to continued growth, a Contracts Manager is sought with previous experience and success in managing and delivering multi-disciplinary commercial landscape projects, on time, to specification, and within budget. Contracts in London and the South East range in value from £100K to £4.5 million.

The Role:

Completing contracts on time and to specification.

Ensuring gross margins are maintained on contracts.

Managing sub-contractors and direct labour.

Procuring and managing resources (plant, equipment, and materials).

Delivering contracts in accordance with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.

Conducting Safety, Quality, and Environmental audits.

Developing Construction Phase Plans and reviewing RAMS.

Managing programmes of work and maintaining site records.

Communicating effectively with clients and project teams.

Taking a proactive approach to contract delivery by identifying potential problems and proposing solutions.

Presenting monthly progress reports and submitting monthly valuations.

Recording AIs, pricing variations, and managing accounts.

Compiling and recording RFIs and RVIs.

Conducting project reviews at the end of each project.

What We Are Looking For:

Demonstrated success in the landscaping industry, commercial acumen, and proficiency in managing site managers and subcontractors.

Full UK Driver’s License

Project Management qualification (Preferred)

SMSTS (Preferred)

In Return, We Offer:

Competitive Salary

Company car

Membership to the employer's pension scheme