Projects & Contract Manager

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameron Clarke Associates t/a talent-finder is seeking an experienced Projects & Contract Manager to lead multiple live landscaping projects in Wallingford and surrounding areas. You will ensure delivery on time, to budget and to specification, while managing client relationships and project teams from mobilisation to handover.

This newly created role offers progression into broader operational leadership, with strong emphasis on quality, safety and programme control.

Qualifications

• Formal project or contracts management experience in landscaping, construction, groundworks or related sector.
• Structured project-management training (APM PMQ or equivalent).
• 8–10+ years’ industry experience with progression into project management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to four landscaping projects simultaneously, delivering on time and on budget.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors, materials and equipment to meet specifications.
• Develop and manage project programmes, monitor costs and procurement.
• Provide regular written and visual project updates and client liaison.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, CDM, inductions and site protocols.
• Mentor and develop Team Leaders and the Projects Coordinator.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Contract management

Education

APM PMQ or equivalent

Job description

Projects & Contract Manager | Wallingford, Oxfordshire | Full Time | Up to £55,000 DOE + Health & Wellbeing Benefits + Company Vehicle + Career Development

Our client designs, creates and cares for beautiful bespoke gardens that reflect their customers' lifestyles, homes and values. They specialise in delivering a highly personalised garden design and landscaping service, creating high-quality residential gardens that support wildlife, wellbeing and long-term enjoyment.

Working across South Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties, they combine design, construction and ongoing garden care to deliver exceptional outdoor spaces with a strong focus on craftsmanship, sustainability and client experience.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Projects & Contract Manager to take ownership of multiple live landscaping projects, ensuring outstanding delivery, strong client communication and rigorous control of quality, programme and costs.

This is a newly created role and an excellent opportunity for either an established Contracts Manager / Project Manager or a strong Assistant Project Manager looking to step up into a broader operational leadership position, with genuine potential for future progression within the business.

What will your role look like?

• Managing up to four landscaping projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to specification


• Taking responsibility for projects from mobilisation and site preparation through to final handover


• Translating design intent into practical construction methodologies alongside the Projects Coordinator


• Overseeing site teams, Team Leaders, subcontractors, materials, plant and machinery


• Monitoring project costs, procurement, materials usage and resource allocation to maximise efficiency


• Creating and managing project programmes, adapting schedules to mitigate delays and maintain momentum


• Leading progress meetings and providing clear written and visual project updates


• Maintaining exceptional quality standards across all sites


• Reviewing technical drawings and identifying buildability issues proactively


• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations and site protocols, including inductions, toolbox talks and site inspections


• Supporting, mentoring and developing Team Leaders and the Projects Coordinator


• Building strong relationships with clients, designers and directors, including managing challenging conversations professionally and diplomatically


• Producing weekly reports, project reviews, cash flow updates and forecasts


• Contributing to the development of project management systems and processes within the business

Are you the right person for the job?

• Formal project or contracts management experience within landscaping, construction, groundworks or a closely related sector is essential


• Structured project management training is required, such as APM PMQ, equivalent recognised qualification, industry-recognised in-house training, or demonstrable experience working within an established project management methodology


• Ideally 8-10+ years' broader industry experience, with progression from hands-on or supervisory roles into project management


• Genuine practical understanding of landscaping or construction, including groundworks, drainage, labour coordination, subcontractors, materials and machinery


• Experience delivering and coordinating multiple live projects simultaneously


• Strong leadership, mentoring and people-management skills


• Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management ability


• Confident reading and interpreting technical drawings a