Utility Arboriculture Contracts Manager (AWDO-P15037) in Polegate)

AWD online; Polegate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AWD online is seeking an experienced Utility Arboriculture Contracts Manager in Polegate to own full contract lifecycles from planning to completion. You will manage budgets, lead teams, and work with clients, suppliers and internal teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

The role focuses on developing profitable utility sector contracts, maintaining strong client relationships, and driving continuous improvement across the business.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with utility arboriculture or utility arboriculture contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contracts from planning and mobilisation through to completion.
• Manage contract budgets, monitor spend and invoicing.
• Lead surveyors and operations staff to deliver projects.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and subcontract services.
• Ensure RAMS and safety compliance for projects.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on risks and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and performance.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Stakeholder management

RAMS understanding

Operational planning

Job description

Utility Arboriculture Contracts Manager

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an experienced contract leader to manage and grow utility arboriculture contracts, overseeing safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery from planning and mobilisation through to completion.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Utility Arb Contracts Manager, Utility Contracts Manager, Arboriculture Contracts Manager, Vegetation Management Contracts Manager, Arb Contracts Manager, Contract Manager, Operations Contracts Manager

SALARY: £40,000 - £55, 000 per annum (depending on experience)

LOCATION: Polegate, East Sussex

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Utility Arboriculture Contracts Manager to take ownership of utility arboriculture contracts, working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

As the Utility Arboriculture Contracts Manager you will manage the full contract lifecycle, including planning, mobilisation, delivery, commercial control, customer service, health and safety and completion.

The Utility Arboriculture Contracts Manager will also support contract retention and growth, maintain strong client relationships, guide operational teams and contribute to continuous improvement across the business.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Utility Arboriculture Contracts Manager include:

• Contract Development: Build and maintain strong, profitable utility sector contracts, developing long-term relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Client Relationships: Identify new business opportunities and support contract retention, growth and customer satisfaction
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance to surveyors and operational staff, supporting project delivery and helping resolve operational challenges
• Contract Delivery: Oversee contracts from initial planning and mobilisation through to completion, ensuring smooth delivery at every stage
• Procurement and Sourcing: Obtain competitive quotations for materials and subcontract services, working closely with suppliers and subcontractors
• Commercial Control: Take ownership of contract budgets, monitor project spend, address variances and ensure timely invoicing
• Health and Safety: Prepare and implement RAMS and work packs in line with contract and compliance requirements
• Resource Coordination: Coordinate plant, materials, staffing and other resources to support safe and efficient contract delivery
• Training Coordination: Ensure team members hold up-to-date training and certifications, raising training requests with HR when required
• Reporting and Communication: Provide regular updates to senior management and commercial teams, highlighting risks, issues and opportunities
• Process Improvement: Contribute to operational improvements, recommending and implementing enhancements to processes and procedures
• Customer Focus: Ensure all interactions with end users and members of the public are courteous, professional and handled in line with customer service standards

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong experience in utility arboriculture or utility arboriculture contract management
• Proven ability to manage complex contracts from planning through to completion
• Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, costs and financial performance
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
• Good understanding of RAMS, health and safety requirements and operational compliance
• Confident managing resources, priorities, risks and project delivery challenges
• Commitment to safety, quality, customer service and continuous improvement