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CONTRACTS MANAGER (Landscaping/GM)

PPM Recruitment

City Of London

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee multi-disciplinary landscape projects in London and the South East. This exciting role offers the opportunity to manage contracts ranging from £100k to £5 million, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications while maintaining budgeted margins. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the construction or landscaping sector, with proven experience in managing site teams and subcontractors. With a focus on health, safety, and quality, you will play a crucial role in delivering projects that meet the highest standards. This position promises a rewarding career with attractive benefits and the chance to make a significant impact in a growing company.

Benefits

Company Car
Good Salary
Pension Scheme Membership

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Manage contracts ensuring gross margins are maintained.
  • Supervise labourers and manage subcontractors effectively.
  • Deliver projects in line with Health, Safety, Quality standards.

Skills

Project Management
Commercial Mindset
Site Management
Contract Delivery

Education

Project Management Qualification
SMSTS Certification

Tools

Health and Safety Standards
Construction Phase Plans

Job description

Contracts Manager - Hard/Soft Landscaping Civils/Grounds Maintenance

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: £50k-£65K (depending on experience)

Due to continuous growth, they are seeking a Contracts Manager with previous experience and success in managing and delivering multi-disciplinary commercial landscape projects, on time, to specification and producing the budgeted margin. Contracts in London and South East, ranging from £100k up to £5 million.

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 (in the region of 20, number can vary depending on contract)
  6. Procurement and management of resources (plant, equipment and materials)
  7. Delivering contracts in line with our 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 any 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, be 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 CV to apply.

Please note: Proof of RTW (right to work) & Qualifications are required before processing application.

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