Works Manager/Project Manager Landscaping

P J Chaffin Limited; Polegate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

P J Chaffin Limited in Polegate is seeking an experienced Works Manager/Project Manager to lead operations at our depot. You will oversee planning, delivery, compliance and communication across multiple sites to ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality service for clients and internal teams.

The role requires strong leadership, a technical background and the ability to build effective rotas, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement while maintaining health, safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Strong operational leadership background.
• SMSTS qualification preferred.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-moving environments.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site visits, risk assessments and scoping reports.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to confirm requirements and assess conditions.
• Build and maintain rotas to ensure full operational coverage.
• Manage holidays, sickness and staffing changes; review and approve timesheets.
• Oversee day-to-day delivery to ensure on-time, on-budget performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Conduct appraisals and support staff development.
• Prepare and review RAMS and safe systems of work.

Skills

Operational leadership

Project management

Communication

SMSTS

Driving licence

Job description

As our operational workload continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Works Manager/Project Manager to join our Polegate depot. This is a key leadership role for someone with a strong technical background who can manage teams, coordinate programmes of work, and maintain high standards across complex operational environments.

You’ll oversee planning, delivery, compliance and communication across multiple sites, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality service for clients and internal teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

Site Planning & Scoping

• Carry out regular site visits, risk assessments and scoping reports
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to confirm requirements and assess conditions

Rota & Workforce Management

• Build and maintain effective rotas to ensure full operational coverage
• Manage holiday, sickness and staffing changes. Review and approve timesheets
• Support recruitment, onboarding and frontline HR processes
• Oversee day‑to‑day delivery to ensure work is completed on time and within budget
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental standards
• Resolve issues with clients and contractors
• Conduct appraisals and support staff development
• Complete return‑to‑work interviews and attendance monitoring

Fleet, Equipment & Procurement

• Support management of plant, vehicles and equipment
• Raise purchase orders and maintain supplier relationships

Compliance & Site Audits

• Carry out site audits and implement improvements
• Monitor compliance and work with internal teams to maintain best practice
• Oversee PPE provision and stock levels

RAMS

• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Ensure safe systems of work are in place and followed

What You’ll Bring

• Strong operational leadership background
• Relevant industry qualifications (SMSTS preferred)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast‑moving environments
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

If you’re a confident leader with a passion for delivering safe, high‑quality operations, we’d love to hear from you.

Our company prioritises a supportive and developmental culture where we nurture the growth of each individual.

Become a part of our dedicated team, making a positive impact on the environment and our communities.

We believe that our team is the heart of our success, and we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive.