Job Description

Location: Cork, Cork
Type: Permanent
Job #49373

Contracts Manager

We are working with our client who are seeking a Contracts Manager to lead the development of landscape installation operations in Cork.

Reporting to head office, this is a hands-on, growth-focused role responsible for building a regional delivery capability from an early stage into a stable and successful operation.

The position centres on coordinating and managing on-the-ground project delivery while developing the local team and operational structure.

With support from head office in areas such as tendering and business development, the successful candidate will focus on delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard for an established and expanding client base.

For You:

Salary: €49k – €54k
Company Vehicle
Milage
Company Pension

Responsibilities

Support the growth of landscape installation operations across Cork and the wider Munster region.
Develop a streamlined local operational structure capable of delivering commercial landscape projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Support the Landscape Operations Manager in defining regional growth plans, including workforce, equipment, subcontractor, and supply chain needs.
Recruit, mentor, and develop locally based operational staff, with support from the HR team.
Build and maintain a reliable regional workforce.
Collaborate with the Maintenance Contracts Manager for Munster to identify efficiencies in workforce planning and deployment.
Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of landscape installation projects within the region.
Ensure all projects are completed in line with agreed timelines, specifications, budgets, safety standards, and quality expectations.
Manage the coordination of labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, and site sequencing to optimise project delivery.
Track site progress and address operational challenges promptly and effectively.
Work closely with on-site teams and senior management to ensure projects are adequately resourced and well controlled.
Collaborate with the head office team—particularly the Landscape Operations Manager—on planning, tender handover, procurement, reporting, and performance.
Ensure smooth handover of completed projects, coordinating with existing grounds and maintenance crews where applicable.
Represent the company professionally with clients, contractors, design teams, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout Munster.
Foster strong working relationships on active projects through consistent delivery and clear communication.
Assist in identifying local business opportunities, contacts, and routes to market, supported by head office resources.
Manage operations with a strong focus on cost control, profitability, productivity, and efficient resource use.
Promote commercially disciplined project delivery aligned with agreed financial targets.
Ensure full compliance with health and safety policies, environmental standards, and quality requirements.
Maintain accurate records, reporting systems, and compliance documentation.

Requirements:

Strong operational experience in landscape installation, landscaping, civil/external works, or a closely related sector.
Relevant horticultural qualification.
Proven experience in managing site operations, teams, subcontractors and project delivery.
Demonstrable ability to organise and develop operational teams.
Strong practical understanding of programme delivery, site coordination, quality control and commercial awareness.
Good communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with staff, clients and internal stakeholders.
Full clean driving licence.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Barry Forde or email barry.forde@osborne.ie
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
Please submit your updated CV in Word Format
If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Summary

Cork
Permanent
6th May 2026
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Ref ID: #49373

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