CONTRACTS MANAGER (Landscaping/GM)

TipTopJob; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multi-disciplinary commercial landscape projects in London. This role involves managing contracts, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining effective communication with clients. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the construction industry and be adept at managing teams and resources. Join a company that values quality and offers a competitive salary, company car, and pension scheme membership. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company car

Good Salary

Pension scheme membership

Qualifications

• Proven track record in construction/landscaping industry.
• Full UK Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts ensuring gross margins are maintained.
• Supervise subcontractors and direct labor effectively.
• Produce monthly progress reports and manage site records.

Skills

Contract Management

Cost Control

Health and Safety Standards

Client Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Project Management Qualification

SMSTS Certification

Tools

Construction Phase Plans

RAMS Documentation

Job description

Contracts Manager - Hard/Soft Landscaping Civils

Our client is one of the UK's largest and award-winning landscaping and civil engineering specialists.

Location: London and South East

Position: Contracts Manager Full-time Permanent

Days of work: Mon-Fri (8:00am to 5:00pm)

Salary: GBP50k-GBP65K (depending on experience)

Our client delivers high-quality projects throughout the UK, with a portfolio spanning local authorities, commercial developers, schools, universities, and high-end luxury developers. They are seeking a Contracts Manager with experience in managing and delivering multi-disciplinary commercial landscape projects on time and within budget.

The Role:

1. Completion of contracts
2. Ensuring gross margins are maintained on contracts
3. Produce and monitor accurate cost control
4. Management of sub-contractors and direct labour
5. Supervision of Labourers (approximately 20, varying by contract)
6. Procurement and management of resources (plant, equipment, and materials)
7. Delivering contracts in line with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards
8. Carrying out Safety, Quality, and Environmental audits
9. Production and ongoing development of Construction Phase Plans
10. Production/Review of RAMS
11. Production and management of programmes of work
12. Maintaining site records
13. Effective client/project team communication and relationship building
14. Proactive approach to contract delivery, highlighting potential problems and proposing solutions
15. Production and presentation of monthly progress reports
16. Production and submission of monthly valuations
17. Recording of AIs, pricing of variations/account management
18. Compilation and recording RFIs and RVIs
19. Project reviews at the end of each project

Candidate Requirements:

1. Proven track record within the construction/landscaping industry, commercially minded, and adept at managing site managers and subcontractors
2. Full UK Driver's License
3. Project Management qualification (Preferred)
4. SMSTS (Preferred)

What's on offer:

1. Company car
2. Good Salary
3. Membership to the employer's pension scheme

Please call or send your CV. Proof of RTW (right to work) & qualifications are required before processing applications.