Contracts Manager - Hard Landscaping/External Works

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 currently 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 are a top 5 contractor in their sector delivering award winning schemes for local authorities and building contractors. The company skills include hard landscaping and groundworks, soft landscaping and external works. Their turnover is £75m per annum approx. 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 is what enables the company to repeatedly complete these schemes for their loyal client-base safely and how they are able to adapt effortlessly to these 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 an essential. In addition, you'll possess basic IT skills, email, Word, Excel

Location: Central London, GB

Posted Date: 1/11/2025