Playscape Project Manager

Description

Impact Recruitment works with a market‑leading business that designs, installs and services playscapes. Due to continued growth, the company is expanding its team and is seeking a Project Manager on a permanent basis.

Location

Southwest Region (travel across the Southwest with occasional overnight stays; head office in Northamptonshire every Friday).

Contract

Permanent

Salary

£40,000–£50,000 per annum + £15 daily allowance.

Benefits

Company vehicle, laptop, tablet and mobile phone; onsite company gym; and a supportive and dynamic working environment with opportunities for career development.

About The Company

Our client is a nationally recognised market leader in the design and construction of imaginative public open spaces, specialising in playscapes. Operating within the new housebuild sector, they create high‑quality, innovative play environments that enrich communities. With over 400 projects successfully completed and a projected increase to 600, the company is in a phase of growth and development.

The Role

The Project Manager will lead playscape installation projects across the Southwest of England, ensuring successful delivery from pre‑construction planning through to final sign‑off.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects across the region from inception to completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical and site‑related queries.
• Provide consistent and professional communication with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Attend and contribute to weekly project review meetings.
• Conduct pre‑start, progress and post‑installation site surveys.
• Coordinate and supervise sub‑contractors to maintain timelines and quality standards.
• Ensure project documentation – including Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Site Visit Reports – is completed accurately and on time.
• Lead site handovers and sign‑off meetings with clients and contractors.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a highly organised, adaptable, commercially aware individual with strong interpersonal skills. The candidate will be confident working both independently and collaboratively, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in construction project management (playground or landscaping experience advantageous).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Budget management and commercial acumen.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across the Southwest with occasional overnight stays.

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