Contracts Manager

Job Role: Contracts Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Midlands

Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience)

Reporting to: Director

Company

We are working with an established landscaping business to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager on a permanent basis.

The business has built an excellent reputation as one of the leading landscaping partners to housebuilders across Staffordshire and the Midlands. They provide a comprehensive range of services, including design, soft landscaping and grounds maintenance, working with prestigious clients and some of the region's largest housebuilders.

Understanding the fast-paced nature of residential development, the business prides itself on working closely with site managers and other contractors to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on schedule and within budget. Their commitment to quality, continuous improvement and strong client relationships has helped establish them as a trusted partner within the industry.

Ideally, candidates will have previous experience within the landscaping industry, although experience managing contracts within a construction or housebuilding environment would also be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the successful delivery of multiple landscaping contracts from initial planning through to completion.
• Managing and coordinating site teams, subcontractors and resources to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with housebuilders, clients, site managers and other contractors.
• Monitoring project progress, quality and health and safety standards across all sites.
• Managing project costs, budgets, variations and commercial performance.
• Planning and scheduling labour, materials, equipment and resources to meet project deadlines.
• Carrying out regular site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues and ensure high standards of workmanship.
• Identifying potential project risks and implementing solutions to minimise delays and additional costs.
• Ensuring all work is completed to the required specifications and client expectations.
• Driving continuous improvement across processes, service delivery and operational performance.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Contracts Manager or similar operational management role, ideally within landscaping, grounds maintenance or soft landscaping.
• Experience working with housebuilders or within the construction industry would be highly advantageous.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Commercial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets and project costs.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering excellent customer service.

If this role is of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV and we can arrange a convenient time for yourself to call and discuss further.