Horticulture Contracts Manager

TipTopJob; Radlett; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape construction company is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee projects involving trees. The role combines sales, estimating, and team leadership to meet financial targets. Ideal candidates will have strong arboricultural knowledge and excellent communication skills. This permanent full-time position offers a salary of GBP58,000 plus a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscape construction projects involving trees.
• Proven track record in selling and estimating.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales team to exceed financial targets.
• Manage landscape construction projects involving trees.
• Prepare professional tender submissions on time.
• Research and maintain knowledge of markets and competitors.

Skills

Sales skills

Estimating skills

Arboricultural knowledge

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Title: Contracts Manager: Landscape Construction: Trees

Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire

Salary: GBP58,000 per annum + package

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Job Summary: This role is for a contracts manager with a background in landscape and construction projects involving trees, who also excels at selling and estimating.

The company operates on a national basis from a dual depot/office facility in North London, falling under the East Region.

Founded in 1963, they pioneered the UK market in supplying and planting large mature trees, and made commercial tree moving a viable business through investment in bespoke machinery.

Job Description

This role is integral to the business development and sales functions, uniting the team. The objective is to ensure smooth business operations, secure new and existing client opportunities, and grow revenue while meeting profit and business plan targets.

The successful candidate will drive the sales team to meet targets, ensure accurate pricing and proposal compilation to win and retain clients. The role offers opportunities to develop new skills and contribute to company growth.

Reporting directly to the Regional Director East Region, the candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills, with experience in reviewing and estimating tenders.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the business reaches or exceeds financial targets.
• Manage landscape construction projects involving trees, emphasizing estimating and sales, with strong arboricultural knowledge.
• Maintain and improve health and safety standards.
• Develop and implement marketing plans.
• Explore new markets.
• Oversee management of company assets.
• Price tenders according to company policy.
• Prepare professional tender submissions on time.
• Present tender information to the Regional Director.
• Generate new customer leads.
• Quote works and follow up responses.
• Prepare for tender interviews with high-quality presentations.
• Identify tendering opportunities and secure long-term extensions.
• Research and communicate with relevant staff for tender submissions.
• Maintain knowledge of markets and competitors through research.
• Keep tender and contract records up to date.
• Assist in programming new jobs and other project-related tasks.
• Prepare reports for the Regional Manager.
• Perform other duties as required.

Company Background

The company is a leading green service provider in the UK, with forecasted revenues of around GBP65 million for 2025. Core activities include grounds maintenance and related services.