Parkwood Holdings Limited
Location
Nottingham | United Kingdom
Job description
Contract Manager
Full Time Nottingham
Glendale Managed Services, the 'green services' division of Alston Investments Ltd, has revenues of circa £50 million and operates throughout the UK. Glendale's activities include grounds management, arboriculture, landscaping, estate management, vegetation control, woodland management, supply and relocation of plants and semi-mature trees, winter services and the management of sports facilities.
Key responsibilities of the role are
Contribute fully to the effective planning and delivery of the operational teams within the contract area.
You will participate and innovate in securing the long-term future of the contract region.
You will maintain and build relations with existing clients through regular client meetings, recording outcomes and actions.
Provide the day to day leadership required to meet local and national objectives.
Contribute fully to the effective planning and delivery of the operational teams within the contract area.
Participate and innovate in securing the long-term future of the contract region.
Maintain and build relations with existing clients through regular client meetings, recording outcomes and actions.
Direct the operational activity of the business to meet requirements as set by the Area Manager
Maintain a sound organisational structure, assisting in the recruiting, training and motivating staff within the operating area as required.
Monitor the performance of the business through agreed reporting procedures. Safeguard the company's image and credibility.
Take responsibility for QESH, ensuring operational teams and systems are maintained to the BS EN 45001 standard. and actively participate in the maintenance and improvement of the overall company QESH culture.
Monitor the contract's financial and reporting procedures, and assist the Area Manager in the setting of budgets.
Ensure the maintenance of quality standards, in particular the application of the company's Quality Management systems for ISO9001, ISO4001 and WPD's PAS 55 processes. The Contract Manager will also focus on day-day tasks, including but not limited to:
Responsible for operational planning and service delivery.
Oversee and contribute to the smooth running of the contract.
Responsibility for maintaining the effective work planning and field management IT systems (Glendale Live) on the contract, ensuring daily updating
Evaluate the productivity of the employees.
Monitor the efficiency and organise the maintenance of vehicles and machinery.
Quality and Customer Care In accordance with our ISO9001 Accreditation and the Glendale Quality Management Systems.
You will be knowledgeable of the suitability of all machinery/equipment used in accordance with the task you are doing and it is safe to use.
You are to ensure the correct use of all machinery/equipment in accordance with its handbook.
You will receive any check/ Maintenance sheets from your employees and you must audit them and carry out necessary actions accordingly.
You must ensure that all machinery/equipment is secured at all times (when not in use).
To ensure that you are aware of your tasks and targets for each day and to ensure that you are fully aware of the standard required for each task.
To monitor and maintain your work output to a satisfactory level and standard.
Environmental
In accordance with our ISO14001 Accreditation.
To ensure that you operate your duties in a way that minimises our impact upon the environment. This will include the safe and efficient use of fuels/oils, the correct handling and disposal of waste materials.
To ensure that any spillage of fuels or chemicals are dealt with quickly and efficiently and in accordance with the regulations.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record as a manager of large landscaping, construction or environmental improvement contracts with operational awareness in the support services sector with at least 5 years experience.
Qualifications
A nationally recognised academic arboriculture/horticultural/construction qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, for example:
The National Certificate (BTEC or EdExcel) ~ NVQ Level 3 ~ or
The Advanced National Certificate or
The National Diploma or
The Higher National Certificate or Diploma ~ NVQ Level 4 ~ or
A Foundation Degree or
A Bachelor of Sciences degree ~ NVQ Level 5 ~ or
A Masters degree ~ NVQ Level 5 +
Among the personal characteristics sought will be
Good presentational & IT skills
Strong negotiating skills
Vitality and resilience under pressure
Numerically confident and competent
Able to produce professional written reports
Strong in planning and time management
The ability to champion QESH compliance and continuous improvement
A clear identification with the requirements of Glendale customers
We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity
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Salary
£35k per annum
