Contracts Manager- Arboriculture and Grounds Maintenance

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Knutsford
Salary
Competitive
Posted
22 Jul 2021
Closes
03 Aug 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Beechwood Industries Ltd is an independent thriving business based in North Cheshire. We operate throughout the North West & North of England. The Company specialises in Landscape projects, Tree Surgery, Grounds Maintenance. Our clients include schools, local authorities, domestic and a wide variety of commercial clients.

We are currently seeking to recruit a driven, passionate and committed person that can join and grow with this successful business.

As Arboriculture and Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager your responsibilities will be
• Overseeing both the Arboriculture and grounds maintenance departments
• Providing support and directing to two operations managers in each department
• Ensuring contract compliance and delivery
• Making strategic business decisions in conjunction with the company's director to allow for the companies continued growth
• Ensuring profitability of each department
• Managing and reporting of finances
• Procurement of materials and plant machinery
• Liaising with all levels of clients
• Good understanding of H&S and SHE compliance
• Management of multiple field teams and sub-contractors

What's in it for you?
• Competitive salary to match your experience
• Company vehicle
• Bonus scheme
• 28 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Training to accommodate your personal development
• The opportunity to work for a young but rapidly growing company
• Easy access from Manchester, Liverpool, North Wales, and surround areas with Great locations to M6 & M56 with an easy commute.

Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
• Proven track record in contract management for Arboriculture or Grounds Maintenance (preferably both)
• In depth-knowledge of Arboriculture and Arboricultural operations with relevant qualifications and experience
• A good level of commercial awareness with an ability to identify new business opportunities
• Current employment in a similar role and have a minimum of 5 years in contract management
• Proven track record of delivering small and large projects
• Management of budgets for departments and individual contracts
• Excellent communication skills, good organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft office applications

Qualifications
• Level 4 or equivalent in one of or both fields
• SMSTS, IOSH, NEBOSH or similar
Candidates without the above will be considered dependant on relevant experience