Project Manager (Landscape & Construction)- Essex/Suffolk border – REF- SP1817

Experienced Project Manager required  by a professional, award winning Landscape and Construction company. You will be based in a rural location on the Essex/Suffolk border, close to both Colchester and Sudbury.

The Position:

• Reporting to the Commercial Manager
• You will be able to efficiently manage and oversee domestic and commercial projects – large and small
• You will possess a sound and demonstrable knowledge of all aspects of hard landscaping and a clear understanding of setting out sites, being able to programme works to suit those sites. Solid experience of materials, construction methods mixed with an ability to tie the hard and soft landscape areas together.
• This will also include management of staff on site and subcontractors with the aim of achieving maximum efficiency and profitability without any compromise to our reputation for high standards of workmanship and safety. Regular meetings/updates with clients and operations team, keeping them abreast of progress.
• Weekly programming of staff in line with project timelines and regular reporting of job progress – on time and on budget.
• Using your excellent communication skills, you will also regularly meet with the Commercial Manager and operations team on site and ensure the project is running smoothly, highlighting any concerns and actioning resolutions in a timely and proactive fashion.

Required skills:

• A proven track record as a Project Manager within the Landscaping/Construction industry – 5 years experience preferable. Demonstrable Hard and Soft Landscaping experience together with first class Health and Safety knowledge.
• Numerate, with very strong IT skills particularly Excel.
• Exceptional Organisation Skills.
• Exceptional Communication Skills.
• A team player committed to achieving the best results and promoting our company core values.
• Second to none, positive, proactive and hands-on attitude and a very critical eye for detail.
• Health and safety awareness essential, ideally SSSTS obtained, CSCS Card useful.
• Driving Licence

Package: 

• An industry competitive salary
• 28 days including Bank Holidays
• Exciting opportunity to work with an award winning company on a variety of impressive projects

Hours of Work:

•  Monday to Friday

Additional information: 

• Privately owned, growing company with ability to provide many career opportunities and progression. Our size helps us to get to know all our staff well, ensuring that their needs and ambitions are met. We are committed to staff development and training.
• Exciting mix of private and commercial clients, every job is completely different and always interesting.
• Modern fleet of vehicles, machinery and tools. Strong culture and reputation for quality and customer service.

For more information, please contact Sophie info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk

To apply, please send an up to date CV and covering letter.