Projects & Contract Manager

Projects & Contract Manager | Wallingford, Oxfordshire | Full Time | Up to £55,000 DOE + Health & Wellbeing Benefits + Company Vehicle + Career Development Our client designs, creates and cares for beautiful bespoke gardens that reflect their customers lifestyles, homes and values. They specialise in delivering a highly personalised garden design and landscaping service, creating high-quality residential gardens that support wildlife, wellbeing and long-term enjoyment. Working across South Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties, they combine design, construction and ongoing garden care to deliver exceptional outdoor spaces with a strong focus on craftsmanship, sustainability and client experience. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Projects & Contract Manager to take ownership of multiple live landscaping projects, ensuring outstanding delivery, strong client communication and rigorous control of quality, programme and costs. This is a newly created role and an excellent opportunity for either an established Contracts Manager / Project Manager or a strong Assistant Project Manager looking to step up into a broader operational leadership position, with genuine potential for future progression within the business. What will your role look like? Managing up to four landscaping projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to specification Taking responsibility for projects from mobilisation and site preparation through to final handover Translating design intent into practical construction methodologies alongside the Projects Coordinator Overseeing site teams, Team Leaders, subcontractors, materials, plant and machinery Monitoring project costs, procurement, materials usage and resource allocation to maximise efficiency Creating and managing project programmes, adapting schedules to mitigate delays and maintain momentum Leading progress meetings and providing clear written and visual project updates Maintaining exceptional quality standards across all sites Reviewing technical drawings and identifying buildability issues proactively Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations and site protocols, including inductions, toolbox talks and site inspections Supporting, mentoring and developing Team Leaders and the Projects Coordinator Building strong relationships with clients, designers and directors, including managing challenging conversations professionally and diplomatically Producing weekly reports, project reviews, cash flow updates and forecasts Contributing to the development of project management systems and processes within the business Are you the right person for the job? Formal project or contracts management experience within landscaping, construction, groundworks or a closely related sector is essential Structured project management training is required, such as APM PMQ, equivalent recognised qualification, industry-recognised in-house training, or demonstrable experience working within an established project management methodology Ideally 8-10+ years broader industry experience, with progression from hands-on or supervisory roles into project management Genuine practical understanding of landscaping or construction, including groundworks, drainage, labour coordination, subcontractors, materials and machinery Experience delivering and coordinating multiple live projects simultaneously Strong leadership, mentoring and people-management skills Excellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management ability Confident reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications Good commercial awareness, budgeting and cost-control capability Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM requirements Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Excel and project planning / project management software Ability to balance quality, budget and programme while taking a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach CSCS Management Card, SMSTS/SSSTS and First Aid qualifications would be advantageous Ideally based within approximately 45 minutes of Wallingford and able to start within a reasonable timeframe Whats in it for you? Competitive salary up to £55,000, depending on experience Newly created role with genuine opportunity to shape project delivery and operational standards Clear potential for future progression into a senior operational leadership role Work on high-end residential landscaping projects valued at approximately £30k-£150,000k Projects typically 2-8 weeks in duration, offering variety and momentum 42.5-hour working week, 7:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday No weekend working or late hours Based from a fully equipped, custom-built Operations Hub on the outskirts of Wallingford Company vehicle for business use Flexible working approach with a mixture of office, site and home working where practical Vitality Health Insurance or equivalent wellbeing contribution 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with long service Up to 3 additional days holiday over Christmas Additional paid Nature Day Wellbeing programme supported by Perennial Workplace pension Cycle to Work scheme Company uniform and annual boots allowance Twice-yearly company social events Ongoing formal and on-the-tools training and development Supportive, collaborative and values-driven working environment What makes this opportunity different? This is more than a traditional contracts management role. Youll be joining a business that is passionate about creating beautiful, biodiverse gardens that enhance wildlife and wellbeing, while delivering a premium client experience from concept through to completion. Youll work on projects that are local, high-quality and design led, with the backing of an experienced team and a culture that encourages ideas, initiative and professional growth. The business is looking for someone who can combine practical landscaping knowledge with structured project management, strong people leadership and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. Whats next? Its easy! Click APPLY now! We cant wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR

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