Placemaking Contracts Manager

Placemaking Contracts Manager (Vacancy Reference: 55100 AB)

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Are you an experienced contracts manager? Do you have experience working within landscaping, civil engineering or construction? Have you got proven experience in managing multiple projects at the same time?

The Company: An established contracting business.

The Job Role: This role is responsible for leading and overseeing the full lifecycle of complex projects that combine hard landscaping, civil engineering works and placemaking expertise. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. It is a practical, hands on leadership role that blends civil engineering understanding and project management skills, with a passion and commitment to delivering high quality, functional outdoor spaces.

Location: Southern England based with travel split between the office and project sites as required.

Salary Package: Circa £60,000 basic salary depending on skills and experience + Company Vehicle + Bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver multiple projects at the same time.
• Take responsibility for day to day site operations, overseeing subcontractors and project teams to achieve consistent, high quality results.
• Work closely with clients, designers and stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships and ensure projects meet expectations.
• Review project specifications, drawings and schedules, ensuring compliance with technical, quality and safety standards.
• Lead progress meetings, provide accurate reporting and proactively address any challenges.
• Monitor and manage project budgets through effective cost management and resource planning.
• Set and maintain high standards of craftsmanship, technical accuracy and attention to detail across all project stages.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with industry and company regulations.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working within landscaping, civil engineering or construction project management.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of materials, construction methods and integration of placemaking principles with civil engineering solutions.
• Confident communicator with the ability to organise workloads and engage professionally with clients face to face.
• Proven ability to oversee and manage multiple projects and multidisciplinary teams efficiently.
• Commercially aware, with experience in budget management, contracts and variations.
• High level of problem solving ability, resilience and adaptability in a fast paced environment.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Keywords

• Contracts Manager
• Project Manager
• Contracts Management
• Project Management
• Construction Manager
• Construction
• Landscaping Manager
• Landscape Manager
• Civil Engineering
• Agricultural and Farming Jobs
• Agri FJ

How to Apply

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Please send your CV to: Angel Bains - Recruitment Delivery Consultant.

As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.