Contract Manager – Commercial Projects

Jefferson Wells

Contract Manager – Commercial Projects

Location: Main Depot in Devon, United Kingdom (with regular travel across Devon and Cornwall)

Competitive Salary + Career Progression + Car Allowance + Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager seeking a new opportunity that promises career growth, a supportive working atmosphere, and the chance to leverage established client relationships and stable projects?

Working with the UK’s premier soft landscaping provider, we are in search of an experienced Contracts Manager to lead our landscape projects across Devon and Cornwall. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the contract(s), ensuring contract performance, successful delivery of objectives, fostering client relationships, effective people management, health and safety compliance, and optimal financial performance.

Why Choose Us:

• Empowerment and Career Advancement: Flourish in an environment that recognises and values your expertise, offering ample scope for autonomy to innovate and lead novel processes within an expanding team.
• Emphasis on Work-Life Balance: Your well-being matters to us; hence, we provide access to comprehensive well-being services, including hybrid working arrangements aimed at fostering a positive work-life equilibrium.
• Dedication to Sustainability and Innovation: Join an organisation deeply committed to sustainability, where accountability is integral to our core principles of People, Planet, and Performance, providing a unique platform to effect meaningful change.
• Established Client Relationships: Leverage our longstanding client partnerships, fostering atmosphere of trust and collaboration as we collectively strive for success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and uphold Health & Safety policies and legal requirements, including risk assessments and COSHH procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s quality standards while maintaining equipment safety.
• Adhere to budget constraints while executing contracts to meet customer deadlines.
• Foster strong client relationships by representing the company professionally and effectively communicating with stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Experience of managing large complex contracts delivering varied services using a direct workforce
• Understanding of financial management, legal and budgeting in the context of contract operations.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and manage teams for optimal performance.
• Full driving license required.

If you identify with the essence of this role – apply now! Our recruitment team will be in direct contact with all successful candidates to discuss the subsequent steps.