Projects & Contract Manager | Wallingford, Oxfordshire | Full Time | Up to £55,000 DOE + Health & Wellbeing Benefits + Company Vehicle + Career DevelopmentOur 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 specificationTaking responsibility for projects from mobilisation and site preparation through to final handoverTranslating design intent into practical construction methodologies alongside the Projects CoordinatorOverseeing site teams, Team Leaders, subcontractors, materials, plant and machineryMonitoring project costs, procurement, materials usage and resource allocation to maximise efficiencyCreating and managing project programmes, adapting schedules to mitigate delays and maintain momentumLeading progress meetings and providing clear written and visual project updatesMaintaining exceptional quality standards across all sitesReviewing technical drawings and identifying buildability issues proactivelyEnsuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations and site protocols, including inductions, toolbox talks and site inspectionsSupporting, mentoring and developing Team Leaders and the Projects CoordinatorBuilding strong relationships with clients, designers and directors, including managing challenging conversations professionally and diplomaticallyProducing weekly reports, project reviews, cash flow updates and forecastsContributing to the development of project management systems and processes within the businessAre you the right person for the job?Formal project or contracts management experience within landscaping, construction, groundworks or a closely related sector is essentialStructured 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 methodologyIdeally 8-10+ years broader industry experience, with progression from hands-on or supervisory roles into project managementGenuine practical understanding of landscaping or construction, including groundworks, drainage, labour coordination, subcontractors, materials and machineryExperience delivering and coordinating multiple live projects simultaneouslyStrong leadership, mentoring and people-management skillsExcellent client-facing communication and stakeholder management abilityConfident reading and interpreting technical drawings and specificationsGood commercial awareness, budgeting and cost-control capabilityStrong knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM requirementsComfortable using Microsoft Office, Excel and project planning / project management softwareAbility to balance quality, budget and programme while taking a pragmatic, solutions-focused approachCSCS Management Card, SMSTS/SSSTS and First Aid qualifications would be advantageousIdeally based within approximately 45 minutes of Wallingford and able to start within a reasonable timeframeWhats in it for you?Competitive salary up to £55,000, depending on experienceNewly created role with genuine opportunity to shape project delivery and operational standardsClear potential for future progression into a senior operational leadership roleWork on high-end residential landscaping projects valued at approximately £30k-£150,000kProjects typically 2-8 weeks in duration, offering variety and momentum42.5-hour working week, 7:30am-5:00pm Monday-FridayNo weekend working or late hoursBased from a fully equipped, custom-built Operations Hub on the outskirts of WallingfordCompany vehicle for business useFlexible working approach with a mixture of office, site and home working where practicalVitality Health Insurance or equivalent wellbeing contribution28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with long serviceUp to 3 additional days holiday over ChristmasAdditional paid Nature DayWellbeing programme supported by PerennialWorkplace pensionCycle to Work schemeCompany uniform and annual boots allowanceTwice-yearly company social eventsOngoing formal and on-the-tools training and developmentSupportive, collaborative and values-driven working environmentWhat 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 GDPRTPBN1_UKTJ