Contracts Manager – Hard Landscaping/External Works

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: SSA Recruitment
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Contracts Manager - Hard Landscaping/External Works

SSA Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Contracts Manager to join a leading commercial landscape contractor operating predominantly in zone 1, 2 & 3 of London. Due to recent project wins, they are looking to employ a contracts manager that will be able to look after a number of their hard landscaping & external works schemes.

Established for over 15 years, the company is a top 5 contractor in their sector delivering award-winning schemes for local authorities and building contractors. Their skills include hard landscaping and groundworks, soft landscaping, and external works. Their turnover is approximately £75m per annum. They are currently looking to find a Contracts Manager with experience in the hard landscaping industry to join their team for London-based projects.

This client has a high staff-retention rate due to the way their staff are developed in-house through training schemes and management support from the leaders of the business. This support enables the company to repeatedly complete these schemes for their loyal client base safely and adapt effortlessly to clients' demands.

Responsibilities of the Contracts Manager Completion of projects on time and to the agreed quality standards. Ensure budgeted margins are improved on projects. Management of Direct Labour via suitably qualified Site Managers. Ensuring all works adhere to the required Health and Safety standards. Allocation of resources including plant, equipment, and materials. Delivering on a wide range of landscape projects in line with our Health and Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards. Undertake safety and quality site inspections and audits. Client communication and relationship building, including Architects and Client QS. Pricing variations in conjunction with QS. Managing design process via internal and external designers. Working closely with QS team for submission of valuations and agreement of final accounts. Mentoring and coaching of staff. Identify and act on business development opportunities. Collaboration and Liaison with other departments and colleagues within Ground Control.

What's Required of the Contracts Manager In addition, you will need: CSCS (required), SSSTS (desirable), SMSTS (desirable), NEBOSH / IOSH (desirable). Full driving licence (essential). You'll be dedicated and hard-working with the ability to work on your initiative and as part of a team. Sound written and numeracy skills are also essential. In addition, you'll possess basic IT skills, including email, Word, and Excel.

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