Landywood Landscapes Limited is a proud family-run business with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality gardening, grounds maintenance, landscaping, and arboriculture services. With deep roots in our community and a genuine passion for green spaces, we value hard work, trust, and treating people right—whether they're our clients, our team, or our suppliers. We're growing steadily and are now looking for a dedicated and hands-on Contracts Manager to join our close-knit team and help us continue doing what we do best.
Role Overview:
As a Contracts Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring that our contracts are delivered smoothly, safely, and to the highest standards. You'll work closely with both the management team and operational staff to maintain the quality our clients expect, while helping us build lasting relationships through honest communication and reliable service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, down-to-earth environment where your input truly matters.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contract Oversight:
* Manage and coordinate daily operations across multiple maintenance, landscaping, and arboricultural contracts.
* Ensure all works meet agreed standards, timeframes, and budgets.
* Conduct regular site visits and quality checks to ensure a consistent standard of work.
* Team Leadership:
* Lead, support, and motivate supervisors and site teams.
* Promote a positive and respectful working culture aligned with our family values.
* Help with recruitment, training, and development of staff, taking a personal approach to helping people grow.
* Client Relationships:
* Build trusted, long-term relationships with our clients.
* Be the key point of contact for contract delivery, updates, and queries.
* Respond quickly and effectively to any client concerns or requests.
* Financial Responsibility:
* Monitor budgets and resource allocation to ensure contracts remain profitable.
* Identify additional work opportunities and assist in quoting or tendering as required with set KPI's.
* Maintain clear records of costs, schedules, and materials.
* Health & Safety:
* Ensure all work is delivered safely and in line with health and safety regulations.
* Conduct risk assessments and ensure teams follow correct procedures.
* Foster a safety-first culture on all sites.
About You:
* Experienced in managing contracts within the grounds maintenance, landscaping, or horticultural sector.
* Confident in leading small teams and building strong working relationships.
* Down-to-earth, approachable, and committed to delivering a high standard of work.
* Commercially aware with an understanding of budgets and operational efficiency.
* Comfortable being hands-on and getting stuck in when needed.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
* Full UK driving licence required.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a family-run company that values its people.
* Enjoy a supportive, inclusive, and friendly working culture.
* Opportunity to shape your role and grow with the business.
* Competitive salary (based on experience)
* Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
* Workplace pension
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Real pride in the work we do for our local communities and clients
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a short covering letter to, telling us a bit about yourself and why you'd be a great fit for the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Experience:
* Landscaping: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* CSCS card (required)
* Drivers License (required)
Work Location: In person