Position: Placemaking Contracts Manager
Location: Covering Southern England
Salary: £60,000+ (Negotiable)
Please note - A full Clean UK Driving Licence is required for you to be considered for this position.
Are you an experienced operations professional with a strong background in civil engineering or landscaping? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where you can lead teams, ensure project excellence, and drive customer satisfaction? Chappell Enterprises UK is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established company providing placemaking, civil engineering, and landscaping solutions. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a dedicated and proactive Placemaking Contracts Manager to join their team.
About Our Client:
Our client is a leading provider of comprehensive placemaking and civil engineering services. They are committed to creating outdoor environments that are both aesthetically pleasing and technically robust, ensuring high-quality outcomes for their clients.
About the Role:
As a Placemaking Contracts Manager, you will lead the end-to-end management of complex projects, combining hard landscaping, civil engineering works, and placemaking expertise. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, creating spaces that are not only beautiful but also technically robust.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage multiple placemaking, hard landscaping, and civil engineering projects simultaneously.
• Oversee site operations, subcontractors, and project teams to ensure seamless delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate directly with clients, designers, and stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships and deliver exceptional placemaking solutions.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and schedules, ensuring compliance with technical, quality, and safety standards.
• Lead progress meetings, provide accurate reporting, and proactively address any challenges.
• Control project budgets through effective cost management and resource planning.
Requirements:
Essential:
• Proven experience in landscaping, civil engineering, or construction project management with values of £500k+.
• Strong understanding of materials, construction methods, and integration of placemaking principles with civil engineering solutions.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and multidisciplinary teams efficiently.
• Commercially astute with experience managing budgets, contracts, and variations.
• High level of problem-solving ability, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
• Experience with high-profile or landmark projects.
• Professional certifications in project management.
• Familiarity with sustainable construction practices.
Why Join our Client?
• The chance to deliver landmark placemaking and civil engineering projects for prestigious clients.
• A collaborative, supportive, and innovative team culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.
To Apply
If you are a proactive leader with a passion for delivering outstanding projects, we want to hear from you! Join Chappell Enterprises UK in supporting our client's mission to deliver exceptional outdoor environments!
Chappell Enterprises UK is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
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