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Landscape Contracts Manager - Shrewsbury

Commercial Landscape Contracts Manager

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Commercial Landscape Contracts Manager to join our operational management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective delivery of multiple landscape construction and grounds maintenance contracts, ensuring works are completed safely, to specification, on programme, and within budget.

This role requires strong leadership capability, sound commercial awareness, and demonstrable experience in soft landscape construction and grounds maintenance within a commercially driven contracting environment.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or similar role within the commercial landscaping sector
Demonstrable experience in soft landscape construction and grounds maintenance delivery
Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work
Sound commercial and contractual awareness, including experience of NEC and JCT contracts
Ability to manage multiple contracts and operational teams concurrently
Strong leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with clients and stakeholders
Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Full UK driving licence

Desirable Criteria

Formal qualification in landscaping, construction management, or a related discipline
Experience working on local authority, framework, or large commercial contracts
Knowledge of industry standards and best practice (e.g. BS specifications for soft landscaping)
Experience managing subcontractors and specialist suppliers
SMSTS, SSSTS, IOSH, or equivalent health & safety qualification

Key Responsibilities

Managing and delivering multiple soft landscape construction and grounds maintenance contracts
Planning, programming, and resourcing works to meet programme, quality, and financial targets
Managing site teams, supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers
Ensuring full compliance with health & safety legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice
Monitoring contract performance, cost control, variations, and profitability in liaison with senior management
Attending client meetings, site progress meetings, and pre-start meetings
Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders
Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with contract documentation, specifications, and drawings

Remuneration and Benefits

Salary range £38,000–£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

Closing date for applications is Friday 27^th February 2026

Please note, we require a company application form to be completed for this vacancy. Please indicate which position you are applying for on the application form.

Lowther Forestry Group Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Sub-Contractor Opportunities

If you would like to become a sub-contractor to Lowther Forestry Group, please complete the Contractor Appraisal Questionnaire and send back to us by email, or alternatively post to our head office at the address below.

Lowther Forestry Group Ltd
The Estate Office
Lowther Castle
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 2HH

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