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Contract Manager Location: Teignbridge, Devon Salary: Up to 40,000 depending on experience Contract type: Permanent Working hours:40 hours a week - can be flexible on start/finish times About the role Are you an experienced Contracts Manager within the Ground Maintenance sector seeking a new opportunity that promises career growth, a supportive working atmosphere, and the chance to leverage established client relationships and stable projects? Working with the UK's Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping provider, we are in search of an experienced Contracts Manager to lead our high-profile contract based in Teignbridge and Newton Abbot. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the contract(s), ensuring contract performance, successful delivery of objectives, fostering client relationships, effective people management, health and safety compliance, and optimal financial performance. Requirements Previous experience as part of a Management Team in the grounds maintenance, landscaping or construction industry. Managing and coordinating a workforce of 10 staff. Adept at navigating complex situations and conveying information clearly, ensuring effective teamwork and client satisfaction. In-depth knowledge of financial modelling to optimise resource allocation and drive operational efficiency in high-spec service environments. Full clean driving license. Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We're proud to have been recognised as Employer of the Year and Sustainable Company of the Year at this year's Landscaper Awards, reflecting our commitment to supporting our people while delivering a more sustainable future. What we offer Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment. Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times. Benefits Company Car or Car Allowance. Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Adapt according to role. Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Health Care Cash Plan: Private health and insurance cover opt in. Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges. Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances. Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future. Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards. Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support. About our client We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. We understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of 250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Contracts Manager Location: St Helens - covering Merseyside and North Wales (including travel to sites) Salary: Up to 42,000 dependent on experience + car allowance Contract type: Permanent Working hours: 40 hours a week - Core hours Monday-Friday 07:30-16:00 but flexible dependent on workload. About the role Are you an experienced Contracts Manager within the Ground Maintenance sector seeking a new opportunity that promises career growth, a supportive working atmosphere, and the chance to leverage established client relationships and stable projects? Working with the UK's Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping provider, we are in search of an experienced Contracts Manager to lead multiple high-profile Merseyside and North Wales contracts. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of multiple contracts, ensuring contract performance, successful delivery of objectives, fostering client relationships, effective people management, health and safety compliance, and optimal financial performance. Requirements Previous experience as part of a Management Team in the grounds maintenance, landscaping or construction industry. Managing and coordinating a multi-contract workforce up to 30 staff. Adept at navigating complex situations and conveying information clearly, ensuring effective teamwork and client satisfaction. In-depth knowledge of financial modelling to optimise resource allocation and drive operational efficiency in high-spec service environments. Full clean driving license. DBS, valid within the last 6 months would be preferable but this can be provided. Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We're proud to have been recognised as Employer of the Year and Sustainable Company of the Year at this year's Landscaper Awards, reflecting our commitment to supporting our people while delivering a more sustainable future. What we offer Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship. Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals. Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment. Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times. Benefits Role-specific benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance. Annual leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges. Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances. Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future. Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards. Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support. About our client We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. We understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of 250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Are you ready to use your civil engineering skills to help shape, protect, and enhance some of the country's most valued natural landscapes? We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Civil Engineer to support the delivery of essential infrastructure across the North district - including bridges, forest roads, reservoirs, car parks and other vital assets. Join The UK's Largest Land Manager and make a meaningful impact on the long-term resilience of these important environments. About the Role In this varied and rewarding position, you will play a key role in planning, specifying, and delivering a broad programme of civil engineering works. Working with external contractors and internal colleagues, you'll help ensure vital assets remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.You will also contribute to inspections, maintenance activities, minor design work, record-keeping, and the development of a low-carbon, sustainable future. Making sure safety comes first and contractors follow H&S standards Planning and delivering maintenance and project work Setting up and managing contracts, including pre-start meetings Checking safety documents (RAMS) are in place and compliant Keeping an eye on contractor performance and flagging issues Supporting senior engineers on bigger or more complex projects Managing and supporting works supervisors/operators Producing simple designs and keeping asset records up to date Helping reduce carbon and support sustainable working Inspecting assets and updating records in internal systems What's In It For You? This role offers benefits and lifestyle advantages rarely matched in the private-sector construction world: Annual salary up to £33,854 (possible £5,000 in addition if required) Work-Life Balance - Hybrid working that fits around your lifestyle across a 37-hour week A 27% employer pension contribution - far above typical industry rates. Generous Annual Leave - 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days, plus public holidays. Perks & Discounts - Access to a wide range of employee benefits, lifestyle discounts, and wellbeing offers. Meaningful Work - Contribute to projects that support public access, biodiversity, sustainability, and the long-term protection of natural environments. Skills, Experience & Knowledge Experience in a civil engineering role (planning, design, or site/contract supervision). Minimum of HNC / D in Civil Engineering Ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners. Experience designing and safely delivering civil engineering projects, with a solid understanding of CDM regulations and related legislation. Confident IT user, including MS Office. Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

At CV-Library, we have a simple vision: to help the world to work and we are looking for exceptional and talented people to help us realise this vision in both UK and overseas markets. We are in a period of focused internal investment, following a year of key strategic acquisitions and significant investment across all parts of the business from Tech and Data to People and HR, there's never been a more exciting time to join us or a better place to grow your career! The Role Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:30 Location: Fleet Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per quarter on site We are looking for a Technical Lead (Go) to join our team and help design and delivery high-quality, scalable backend systems. This role is perfect for someone with deep hands-on expertise in Go who is ready to take ownership of technical direction, drive architectural decisions and contribute to meaningful engineering challenges. If you're passionate about writing clean, performant code, defining engineering standards and working with modern cloud-native technologies within a strong team, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities: Design and develop high-performance backend services and APIs using Go, ensuring reliability, scalability and consistency across distributed systems Lead architectural discussions and technical approaches that ensure long-term maintainability and scalability Define and enforce coding standards, best practices and guidelines to promote consistency, readability and code quality across the team Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive, actionable feedback, driving continuous improvement in engineering quality Serve as the go-to technical authority for resolving complex engineering challenges, offering deep expertise in Go, distributed systems and cloud-native infrastructure Evaluate technical requirements and constraints, identifying optimal solutions that balance performance, scalability, security and business objectives Design and maintain RESTful APIs and gRPC services, ensuring clear contracts, versioning discipline and robust error handling Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and other engineers to translate requirements into scalable, production-ready technical solutions Champion best practices around CI/CD, testing strategies and deployment pipelines, embedding quality into every stage of the development lifecycle Stay current with the Go ecosystem and cloud-native tooling, proactively evaluating new approaches to continuously raise the engineering bar What we're looking for Deep expertise in Go and a strong understanding of backend engineering best practices for building distributed, high-performance systems Proven experience leading technical design and architecture decisions across complex backend projects Strong experience designing and building RESTful APIs and gRPC services at scale Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, preferably with GitHub Actions or similar tooling Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes or equivalent container orchestration platforms Excellent problem-solving skills and a structured, pragmatic approach to system design, including trade-off analysis and long-term thinking Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical decisions clearly to both engineering peers and non-technical stakeholders Comfortable working across codebases and services built by different teams, bringing clarity and consistency to complex technical landscapes We are actively committed to promoting a fully diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for this role from all candidates who meet the key requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

Commercial Administrator Location: Templepatrick, BT39 0RA Salary: £27,000-£29,000 DOE Contract Type: Permanent, full-time Working hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 About the role We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Commercial Administrator to support our commercial team within the landscaping sector. This role is vital in ensuring the smooth administration of contracts, procurement, and financial documentation across a range of high-quality soft and hard landscaping projects. You will be a part of a supportive and collaborative team environment with opportunities to train, develop and progress your career! Key Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to the commercial team, including document control, contract administration and reporting. Assist with the preparation and submission of tenders, quotations, and pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs). Maintain accurate records of project costs, variations and subcontractor agreements. Support procurement processes by issuing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and liaising with suppliers. Monitor and update project trackers, schedules and commercial reports. General administrative tasks including filing, data entry, and correspondence. Assist with the preparation of valuations, applications for payment and final accounts. Coordinate with site teams to ensure timely submission of timesheets, delivery notes and site records. Ensure compliance with company procedures and industry regulations. Requirements: Previous experience in a commercial or administrative role within the construction or landscaping industry. Strong organisational and time management skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience with contract administration (e.g., NEC, JCT) desirable. Knowledge of landscaping materials and terminology beneficial. Benefits 21 days holiday plus bank holidays. Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Secure your future - resources to manager your finances. Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Support for personal and professional challenges. Colleague of the month and annual awards. Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Comprehensive resources and support. About idverde We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.

Site Manager Location: Chiverton - Carland Cross, Cornwall, UK Salary: Up to 45,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience Contract Type: 6 month Fixed Term Contract with potential to extend / go permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week - flexible start and finish times available Sector: Landscaping / Grounds Maintenance / Construction About the Role Are you an organised and proactive Contract Site Manager looking for a new opportunity within the soft landscaping and grounds maintenance sector? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks while ensuring smooth project delivery? We are looking for an experienced Contract / Site Manager to support the planning, execution, and administration of high-profile contracts across the South West region. This role is essential in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in line with client expectations. You will work closely with internal teams, clients, and contractors to oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate resources, track project milestones, and support contract performance. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day delivery of the Costain contract and ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards. Lead and coordinate teams across multiple sites, ensuring optimal performance and productivity Manage project budgets and financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, reporting, and ensuring works are delivered within agreed financial parameter. Maintain strong relationships with clients, responding to queries and providing project updates as needed. Financial & Compliance Support: Assist in tracking project budgets, processing invoices, and ensuring adherence to health & safety regulations. Team Support: Work closely with project managers and operational teams to ensure seamless project execution. Ensure all operatives hold the necessary qualifications and work in line with H&S standards Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate project records, update documentation, and produce reports as required. Project Administration: Support the day-to-day management of projects, ensuring all administrative tasks are completed efficiently. Scheduling & Coordination: Assist in scheduling work, coordinating teams, and ensuring resources are allocated effectively. Support procurement of materials and subcontractors where needed Requirements Proven experience in project coordination with full profit and loss responsibility for budgets of 1 million or more, ideally within the grounds maintenance, landscaping, or construction sectors. Strong understanding of financial management and cost control within a contract environment Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and project management tools. Ability to work collaboratively in a team and liaise with clients and stakeholders professionally. Valid CSCS card - Gold Or Black. A full clean driving licence is preferred due to regional travel requirements. Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Benefits Role-specific benefits: Car allowance Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays. Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges. Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances. Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future. Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards. Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support. About idverde We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry. At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of 250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.

The role We're looking for an enthusiastic forestry professional to join our welcoming and driven Forest Operations Team, based near Llanrwst. As a Contract Manager Officer for Forest Operations, you'll play a vital role in delivering sustainable forest management across one of Wales' most diverse and beautiful landscapes. In this key position, you'll lead on the contract management and implementation of forest operations - from clear-felling and restocking to managing low-impact silvicultural systems - supporting the sustainable delivery of our Forest Resource Plans. You'll work within a small team, collaborate with internal and external partners, and support a Senior Officer in your allocated geographic area and/or silvicultural specialism. This is a role for someone who has attention to detail and who thrives on hands-on site management. You'll be preparing bespoke contracts with the support of a senior officer using GIS and IT tools, working closely with customers and contractors to identify constraints and opportunities, and ensuring work on the ground is carried out safely and to a high standard. To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Kath McNulty Interviews will take place face to face in the Gwydir Office, next to Gwydir Chapel, Llanrwst, LL26 0PN Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date. About us Natural Resources Wales (NRW) manages the Welsh Government Woodland Estate. Our team area extends from Anglesey to Porthmadog in the south and Abergele in the east and we are part of the North West Wales Place team. We are a small, friendly team of 10 and work closely with colleagues in other teams, particularly land management, recreation and conservation. This role is one of two Contract Management Officers who support the team leader. It is key to delivering our sustainable forest management programme. NRW offers a great place to work with some seriously progressive employment conditions. What you will do Implement team work plans, and delivery of agreed actions to contribute to business planning. Participate in NRW technical or represent NRW on external forums as a technical representative. Interact with peers in NRW to promote consistent industry and specialist subject practices. Have responsibility for direct delivery of delegated programmes and agreed delegated budgetary control, including all relevant compliance and adhering to procurement process. Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy , together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post Be committed to your own developmentthrough the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs). Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Required to take part in incident response activities Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method . Experience of working across a wide range of land management disciplines. Knowledge of sustainable forest management, UKWAS and forest certification schemes. Experience of community liaison and public engagement activities. Knowledge and experience of designated sites, and all aspects of forest practise, including land liabilities, forest planning and forest operations. Welsh Language Level requirements: Essential: A1 - Entry level Desirable: B1 - Intermediate level Welsh language levels Please note if you do not meet the level A1 requirement i.e., ability to understand basic phrases and ability to pronounce Welsh names correctly, then NRW offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal requirements during the course of your employment with us. Benefits This role will offer a range of benefits, including: Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 28.97% (successful internal staff will remain in their current pension scheme) 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days generous leave entitlements for all your life needs commitment to professional development health and wellbeing benefits and support weekly wellbeing hour to use as you choose See full details for all the employee benefits you will receive. Please keep reading We're passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We embrace equality of opportunity irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to equal opportunities and we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We want to attract and retain talented and highly skilled staff, so we make sure that our pay scales remain competitive. We advertise the full pay scale on our job descriptions. Appointed candidates start at the first point of the pay scale and annual increments are paid each year. We want our staff to grow professionally and personally. From leadership development to access to further and higher education courses, our staff have opportunities to expand their knowledge on variety of topics, stay current in their field and continue to learn as their career progresses. We are a bilingual organisation which complies with the Welsh Language Standards . Welsh language skills are considered an asset to NRW and we encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally. Applications are welcome from individuals who work part time, as part of a job share or who work full time.

Site Manager Location: Chiverton - Carland Cross, Cornwall, UK Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience Contract Type: 6 month Fixed Term Contract with potential to extend / go permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week - flexible start and finish times available Sector: Landscaping / Grounds Maintenance / Construction About the Role Are you an organised and proactive Contract Site Manager looking for a new opportunity within the soft landscaping and grounds maintenance sector? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks while ensuring smooth project delivery?We are looking for an experienced Contract / Site Manager to support the planning, execution, and administration of high-profile contracts across the South West region. This role is essential in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in line with client expectations. You will work closely with internal teams, clients, and contractors to oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate resources, track project milestones, and support contract performance. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day delivery of the Costain contract and ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards. Lead and coordinate teams across multiple sites, ensuring optimal performance and productivity Manage project budgets and financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, reporting, and ensuring works are delivered within agreed financial parameter. Maintain strong relationships with clients, responding to queries and providing project updates as needed. Financial & Compliance Support: Assist in tracking project budgets, processing invoices, and ensuring adherence to health & safety regulations. Team Support: Work closely with project managers and operational teams to ensure seamless project execution. Ensure all operatives hold the necessary qualifications and work in line with H&S standards Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate project records, update documentation, and produce reports as required. Project Administration: Support the day-to-day management of projects, ensuring all administrative tasks are completed efficiently. Scheduling & Coordination: Assist in scheduling work, coordinating teams, and ensuring resources are allocated effectively. Support procurement of materials and subcontractors where needed Requirements Proven experience in project coordination with full profit and loss responsibility for budgets of £1 million or more, ideally within the grounds maintenance, landscaping, or construction sectors. Strong understanding of financial management and cost control within a contract environment Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and project management tools. Ability to work collaboratively in a team and liaise with clients and stakeholders professionally. Valid CSCS card - Gold Or Black. A full clean driving licence is preferred due to regional travel requirements. Why join us? As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Benefits Role-specific benefits: Car allowance Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays. Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave. Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges. Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more. Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances. Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future. Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards. Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice. Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support. About idverde We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK. Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.