Contracts Manager

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Manager to join ESL Landscape Contractors.

Candidates will need to be based in or around Swindon area, to cover current and prospective soft landscaping projects across West London and in towards the Reading/Swindon area. We require someone with management experience and wishing to progress.

You will be overseeing between 5-10 teams, on existing and new commercial projects for a wide variety of clients, including company headquarters, new schools/academies, business/retail parks, superstores and industrial estates, as well as ecologically sensitive areas. You will be responsible for managing contracts of between £10k and £500k, ensuring that a consistently high level of quality and client satisfaction is delivered and maintained.

You will need to possess a flexible, methodical and conscientious approach. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this is an important position within the company with excellent prospects for long term development and progression.

Full driving licence and current CSCS card are essential.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:

• Contract negotiations with clients
• Pricing from drawings
• Writing method and risk assessments
• Ability to find workable solutions to problems as they arise
• Experience within the soft landscaping industry as a Contracts Manager would be advantageous.
• Experience in overseeing / managing teams of workers
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisation skills and a fine eye for detail
• Numerate with good report writing skills
• The ability to impart instructions clearly and lead and motivate your teams
• Be a good problem solver, able to prioritise and manage your time efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Have a flexible, methodical and conscientious approach.

Salary in the region of £30k - £40k depending on skills and experience.

Benefits will include company car/ fuel card / laptop / mobile phone/ inclusion to company pension scheme.

Please advise of further qualifications upon application.