Contracts Manager - Landscaping and civils
Location: Woking
Salary: Up to £70k dependent on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Company Overview
We are delighted to be supporting our client, a civil engineering and groundworks contractor with decades of experience in bespoke, high-end, and premium residential developments. They offer project management, design, civil services as well as demolition and landscaping to help deliver on domestic developments of up to £2.5m.
Having completed hundreds of projects across London, the Home Counties and the wider UK, and due to a strong upcoming book of work, they are now seeking an experienced Estimator to join the team and contribute to the successful delivery of their residential development projects.
The Role
Our client is looking for a Contracts Manager to take ownership of multiple landscaping and external works packages, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest possible standard.
This is a varied and client-facing role, requiring excellent organisational and leadership skills. The successful candidate will oversee several live sites, manage project teams and subcontractors, and ensure each project is completed on time, within budget, and in line with design specifications.
Key Responsibilities
1. Oversee the delivery of multiple landscaping and external works projects across the region
2. Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution
3. Review project programmes, budgets, and resource requirements
4. Maintain strong communication with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
5. Ensure compliance with company health, safety, and environmental policies
6. Monitor progress and quality, resolving issues promptly to maintain high standards
7. Prepare and review contract documentation, variations, and progress reports
Requirements
8. Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Project Manager, or similar within landscaping, external works, or groundworks
9. Strong technical understanding of hard and soft landscaping, drainage, and external finishes
10. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
11. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
12. Full UK driving licence
13. Relevant qualifications in Construction Management preferred but not essential
14. A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a commitment to quality workmanship
What's on Offer
15. Competitive salary up to £70k dependent on experience
16. Career progression within a well-established civil engineering contractor
17. Exposure to high-end residential projects
18. Collaborative and supportive working environment
These roles are likely to move quickly with the client looking to arrange interviews for suitable candidates immediately. Please apply with an updated CV.
Applications
If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.
Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.
Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.