Contracts Manager 

£35 - £43,000 DOE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on grounds maintenance Contracts Manager to join an award- winning company to help grow our friendly, close-knit team, managing the day-to-day running of contracts within greater London.

Job Description:

You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of contracts within greater London via a diverse range of work streams, including grounds maintenance, soft landscape installations, living walls, irrigation systems, water features & ponds, through to Christmas installations. This is a key and highly varied role, linking between staff, clients, and the Director, which requires a personable approach and practical, previous experience of contract/operational leadership in a related sector.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate staff to full potential and to management plans and objectives.
•  Staff appraisals and development opportunities for team members.
• Writing of method statements and risk assessments.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly planning and implementing work schedules.
• Implement, check, and maintain health and safety standards.
• Work to and assist with budget preparation for:
• Staff salaries, temps, and sub-contractors.
• Tools, staff training, uniform, PPE etc.
• Contract income and additional works.
• Maintenance checks and safe use of company vehicles and equipment
• Actively assist with identification for new business and additional works
• Dealing with electronic and phone enquiries
• Regular site visits and client meetings to ensure standards are high and clients are happy.

Key knowledge and experience required:

• Two years’ experience as a team-leader/manager or contract supervisor within a similar environment
• PA1, PA6a certificate
• NVQ 4 certificate in Amenity Horticulture - in work training considered.
• Health and Safety training

Key skills and abilities include:

• Flexible approach with excellent interpersonal, organisational and time management skills
• Be happy to work alongside the team - the hands-on aspect is integral
• Able to work under pressure, whilst maintaining a high level of customer service
• Sound horticultural knowledge to identify problems and instigate solutions
• Ability to plan and problem-solve day to day issues, with a can-do attitude
• Knowledge of administrative and MS Office software, in particular Excel
• Full clean driving licence

In return we offer:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 28 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), plus additional given birthday day off, after 1 year’s continuous service.
• Pension scheme  Company vehicle, phone and market leading machinery provided.
• Company Uniform and PPE provided.
• Investment in training and development