Assistant Contracts Manager (Landscaping & De-Vegetation Projects)

Assistant Contracts Manager (Landscaping & De-Vegetation Projects)

Euroforest Ltd is a leading independent provider of landscaping, vegetation removal, ecology & Arboricultural services. Working with a wide range of clients, we deliver services from landscaping schemes for infrastructure projects, Ecology mitigation, mechanised Arboricultural works and de-vegetation. Our teams collaborate closely across all projects, combining expertise, innovation, and a shared commitment to sustainability, safety, and quality. This approach has made us a trusted partner across the construction/forestry supply chain — and a place where motivated individuals can grow their careers and make a real impact.

The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for you to be a member of our Projects Team at Euroforest Group as an Assistant Contracts Manager based in Midlands/ SouthernEngland working on infrastructure sites across the UK, assisting in overseeing contracts for vegetation removal and soft / hard landscaping.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take a key role in administration and overseeing of these infrastructure project contracts within their area. The role can be divided into the following key responsibilities, but it is not limited to:

-         Managing day to day contract activities such as vegetation removal and soft and hard landscaping, from established on site to contract completion.

-         Assisting the Contract Manager in their day-to-day activities.

-         Undertaking above contracts specific risk assessments

-         Creating and managing method statements and work plans

-         Identifying, arranging and overseeing contractors on infrastructure sites

-         Liaising with contractors regarding programme, progress, quality and health & safety

-         Ensuring client / contract requirements are met in full including where necessary weekly reporting.

-         Maintaining documentation and site records and producing reports

-         Monitoring work progress and compliance to specifications and standards

-         Carrying out site inspections

-         Undertaking safety audits

-         Adhering to environment, health & safety regulations and policies

-         Liaising with external and internal stakeholders

Training and support will be provided to introduce the successful applicant to company systems and procedures.

Qualification & Experience

-         Proven working Assistant Contract Manager experience or supervisory experience

-         Valid SMSTS certificate

-         Valid CSCS Gold Supervisors card

-         Proven experience in collecting, inputting and reporting on data.

-         Proven experience in risk management in line with company and industry standards.

-         Demonstrable knowledge of H&S, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001 Standards.

-         Demonstrable experience in working within a CDM environment.

Skills

-         Good administration skills

-         Good interpersonal and communication skills.  

-         Analytical approach with attention to detail.  

-         Ability to work as part of a team and lead proactively.

-         Time management skills andability to prioritise workload to reach targets.

-         Forward thinking and the ability to take ownership of tasks.

-         Proficiency with IT systems, with experience of Office 365 suite

-         Clean, Full UK driving licence

Benefits

-         Competitive Salary

-         20 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

-         Annual leave increases with length of service

-         Company vehicle (business and private use, inclusive of private mileage)

-         Pension scheme

-         Continuous Professional Development

-         Cycle to work Scheme

-         Long service awards

-         Employee Discounts

-         Life Assurance

-         24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme

To apply sendyour CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@euroforest.co.uk quoting reference EFACM/2608

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Start date will be as soon as possible after interviews (notice periods allowing).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Euroforest is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender, or sexual orientation.

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