Contract Manager - Arboriculture & Vegetation Clearance Location: Redditch Depot (with regular travel required) Salary: £43,000 per annum Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week (core hours 7:30am - 4:30pm, with some flexibility) Benefits: Company vehicle (4x4 or van), eligibility for work across sites including Cambridge and Bristol About the Role We are looking for a commercially aware and operationally experienced Contract Manager to oversee arboriculture and vegetation clearance projects primarily based out of our Redditch depot. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in arboriculture or construction who is ready to take ownership of day-to-day site operations, ensure workforce efficiency, and manage costed work packages. You'll be working closely with our Operations Manager, supporting a large and varied workforce across major contracts with Balfour Beatty, HS2, and multiple Strategic Road Network (SRN) vegetation clearance schemes. The ability to scope, cost, and manage your own work (typically up to £10,000 per job) is essential. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership: Oversee teams of 16 full-time staff and up to 12 agency operatives, ensuring the right skills are assigned to the right tasks across sites. Project Costing & Budgeting: Independently price and plan works up to £10k, inputting accurate data into costing spreadsheets and reporting o...