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Landscape Contracts Manager – North-West Region

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the company in the role of Landscape Contracts Manager.

Operating from our Regional Office at Runcorn the successful candidate will assist the existing management team to deliver a range of commercial landscaping projects involving soft landscaping, forestry, maintenance and fencing contracts across the north-west region.

Ideally applicants will already have a minimum of 3 years’ experience within a similar role preferably within the commercial contracting sector. We seek applications from team players with enthusiasm, drive, and the ability to apply high professional and technical standards in a commercially driven business.

In return we offer an salary range of £35-£45k including benefits package together with a company vehicle for business use and the opportunity to build a career within a progressive organisation.

Person Specification

Knowledge - A full understanding of commercial contracting within the landscaping, fencing, grounds maintenance or the construction/civils industries would be beneficial.

Qualifications – Ideally candidates will possess a relevant qualification equivalent to level 5 or higher in addition to standard industry qualifications such as Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).

Experience – Candidates will ideally have:

• A minimum of 3 year’s managerial or operational experience within a commercial contracting environment
• An understanding of the fundamental aspects of contract management.
• Sound commercial acumen with the ability to quantify and create/complete unit rate tender submissions
• Experience in the compilation of health and safety documentation

Skills – We seek applications from team players with enthusiasm, drive, and the ability to apply high professional and technical standards in a commercially driven business. Whilst working as part of a bigger management team you will be expected to work autonomously to ensure appropriate planning, supervision and management of contracts is provided to meet the demands of the business. The following skills are essential to the role:

• Effective communication and negotiating skills
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills
• Excellent IT skills with a sound working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• The ability to effectively lead and supervise teams

Job Description

Main Duties – Initially the successful candidate will report to and will work in unison with the Regional Manager to achieve the successful delivery of existing landscaping and fencing contracts. Subject to experience, over time the role will become more autonomous whereby the candidate will become wholly responsible for their own sales and the delivery of contracts from inception to completion.

Typical duties will include:

• Assisting the Regional Manager in the day-to-day planning and delivery of landscaping and fencing contracts throughout the North-West
• Contract administration, procurement, site auditing and data capture.
• Communicate and coordinate with our existing clients and site management staff to ensure all contracts are delivered on time and to budget.
• Delivery and review of health and safety systems in the field.
• Identify and develop business opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Assist in the preparation and estimating of a wide range of tendering opportunities.

Training Delivery – Subject to existing experience and qualifications held, selective training will be delivered to the candidate through a combination of in-house training and external consultancy / training providers.

In return we offer an attractive salary and benefits package together with a company vehicle and the opportunity to build a career within a progressive organisation.

Remuneration and Benefits

· Salary range £30,000–£45,000 dependent on experience

· Company vehicle provided for business use

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with discretionary loyalty-based additional holiday scheme

· Discretionary annual bonus

· Employee contribution pension scheme

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Death in service insurance

To Apply

To apply for this vacancy please visit our website to complete our company application form: https://www.lowther-forestry.co.uk/job/3058/

Please note we only accept information entered onto our company application form and are unable to accept CV’s when applying for this position.

Closing date for applications: Friday 30th October 2026

Lowther Forestry Group Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer

www.lowther-forestry.co.uk

Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person